using cold medicine

[hall]

For most of my life, I have not been able to take over the counter cold remedies. Now that I had the AVR (which did not stop SVT) so I had an ablation 6/26/08. Since then.............no SVT. So does anyone else in this previous predicament use over the counter cold remedies? Like Nyquil? Or cold capsules?? Any advice?

 

[Bina]

Metroprolol is still being prescribed to me and it comes with the warning not to take it with cold meds.
I'm not as worried about my BP rising as I am concerned about any possible increase in my arrhythmias.

 

[perrypiratesdad]

The only cold meds I take are the ones that do not raise my BP. I believe they are the coraciden (sp?) brand name.

 

[hall]

Thanks everybody. I will check w/the doctor. My blood pressure is not a problem. It is low. I sure don't want any rapid hearbeat again. So I will be safe.

 

[kfay]

I grew up having SVT for 18 years before I had my ablation. Occasionally, a Dr. would tell me not to take cold medicines. I assumed that it was due to being on a beta blocker...I have never had high blood pressure. I took them any way and still do. I have never had a problem with them. It wouldn't hurt for you to ask your Dr.

Kim

 

[hall]

I have been told there is something in most over the counter cold medicine that will give you a rapid heart beat. I never wanted to risk it and don't now unless I find out it is ok.

 

[Duff Man]

I won't take the usual cold medicines. The only OTC medicine I'll take is corcidin HBP and guafenasin.