Sotalol and Heart Palpitations: What Users Say

• Cha...
• January 29, 2010

Sotalol for Atrial Fibrillation "Was used by a cardiologist in the hospital to correct my A-fib, but semi-strenuous exercise sent me back into A-fib a few times while on it. I was afraid to exercise... not good. Saw another cardiologist and he prescribed Metoprolol Succinate. This baby works like a charm, haven't been in A-fib since and am working out harder than ever."

• Mul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2018

For Atrial Fibrillation "Started Synthroid for hypothyroidism, experienced premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) for the first time ever within 24 hours. Already taking Metoprolol (beta blocker) for arrhythmia for three years. Endocrinologist said thyroid levels were good, do whatever cardiologist recommended. Cardiologist changed Metoprolol to Sotalol. Sotalol made the PVCs and arrhythmia worse. Sotalol is proarrhythmic in 20% of patients! Cardiologist wanted to change to a more toxic drug with more side effects. I suggested going back on Metoprolol (which had controlled arrhythmia completely for three years) and addressing hypothyroid medication. Naturopath prescribed medication for T3 replacement in addition to my doctor's prescription of Synthroid and Metoprolol. It completely resolved the arrhythmia and PVCs within 24 hours! Endocrinologist said T3 medication prescribed by naturopath had nothing to do with the resolution of the issue! I disagree, it was not a coincidence. No PVCs, no arrhythmia. The naturopath is now involved in all decisions regarding medical choices."

• Vic...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 15, 2021

Sotalol for Ventricular Arrhythmia "Tried on multiple combinations. Cardioversion only lasted 5 days. Multaq is ridiculously expensive and ineffective. Spent 3 days in the hospital and with sotalol converted within 2 weeks. Sinus for almost years and off the drug for 6 months. After a walk on a hot day, afib and after 3 doses back in sinus. Had not had much fluid. Need to be sure to stay hydrated. Sinus 2 months again. Cannot walk more than 10 feet when in afib, so great to be back in sinus. On Eliquis and wish they would make it generic since approved in 2018 and making almost 5 billion a year off patients ($1600 a month)."

• Joh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2017

For Atrial Fibrillation "Had a double coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) on May 17 due to 3 major arteries blocked around the heart. Never had any symptoms before the op except shortness of breath on stair climbing. Nice steady heart rate around 56 resting and BP 130/75. I'm a 61-year-old Type 1 diabetic. Since my op, I have been into A&E 4 times with tachycardia and AF, and for the last 10 weeks have been in AF or sinus with ectopics. I was prescribed bisoprolol after my op, but I felt it was not working as my heart rate was way too low. Started taking sotalol today and after 2 tablets I can honestly say I feel much better. More regular heartbeat, less thumping, and less pain in my legs and feet. Hope it continues, but so far a better experience."