Beta Blockers I have never taken any prescription drugs on a regular basis (only occasional antibiotics or pain meds) until I was diagnosed with Afib. My blood pressure was high and the cardiologist prescribed Norvasc before I left the hospital. At my follow up visit (less than a week later) she was still not happy with it, so she added a combo beta blocker/diuretic. My Bp has been averaging 120/70 and heart rate 50-55. Tonight I was reading an article on the benefits of magnesium and how many people are deficient and could likely avoid BP medicine if they used Magnesium. The article went on to talk about how bad beta blockers are - actually could be dangerous. Mentioned they could even cause heart failure. Now I'm very concerned and upset that this doctor so flippantly prescribed them to me. I was scared of the AF diagnose and trusted her. I wish I had known more at the time and done my research because now I feel like I'm stuck because apparently you can't just stop taking a beta blocker. I know that there are people on here who are very knowledgeable about medications. Can you give me some advice? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,167037,167037#msg-167037 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:22:36 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,167037,167131#msg-167131 Re: Beta Blockers https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,167037,167131#msg-167131
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It’s preferable to space out electrolytes such as magnesium over the day. That will lessen the risk of bowel issues. Also, taking magnesium at night may aid sleep.

Just saw this. I posted a ? in another thread about the timing of supplements. THANKS.]]> katesshadow AFIBBERS FORUM Thu, 03 Jan 2019 19:12:42 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,167037,167101#msg-167101 Re: Beta Blockers https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,167037,167101#msg-167101 wolfpack AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 01 Jan 2019 01:06:15 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,167037,167085#msg-167085 Re: Beta Blockers https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,167037,167085#msg-167085 katesshadow AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 31 Dec 2018 16:11:32 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,167037,167071#msg-167071 Re: Beta Blockers https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,167037,167071#msg-167071
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When I asked the cardiologist about magnesium at my 1st (and only) visit, she said it wouldn't make much difference. But I see from my research (googling ;)) that most people do notice a difference.

What I have is Heart Calm. One serving is 300mg Magnesium, 99mg Potassium, 1000mg Taurine, and 30 mg Coenzyme Q10. Instructions are 3 per day. I have not started it yet. I asked the pharmacist about interactions and he said it would be fine and just wait a couple hours after taking my Rx to take it.

Has anyone noticed a big difference in their AFIB episodes and/or been able to lower or even stop any Rx meds by taking Magnesium? I'm thinking I should start with 1 a day but not sure if that's even enough to tell a difference.

Just to clarify, one serving is 3 capsules and 3 capsules contain listed ingredients.]]> GeorgeN AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 30 Dec 2018 14:30:21 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,167037,167062#msg-167062 Re: Beta Blockers https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,167037,167062#msg-167062
I take Magnesium everyday, it is the one supplement that has helped my AF, stopped my palps. I don't take the other supplements you mentioned, I can't take Potassium because my blood potassium is very good.

Liz]]> Elizabeth AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 29 Dec 2018 21:01:55 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,167037,167050#msg-167050 Re: Beta Blockers https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,167037,167050#msg-167050
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Magnesium (elemental) from Magnesium Taurate, Glycinate & Malate

I thought it was better to pair Mg with Potassium and Taurine?

Magnesium taurate, glycinate and malate aren't a pairing of supplements. Those are three forms of magnesium compounding. There's also mag oxide, citrate, and a few others.

Carey, I'm sorry. I was specifying the type of Magnesium in the "Heart Calm." I listed the other supplements above, but here they are again:

300mg Magnesium (elemental) from Magnesium Taurate, Glycinate & Malate
99mg Potassium
1000mg Taurine
30 mg Coenzyme Q10

Directions: 3X day]]> katesshadow AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 29 Dec 2018 17:18:13 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,167037,167049#msg-167049 Re: Beta Blockers https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,167037,167049#msg-167049
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Magnesium (elemental) from Magnesium Taurate, Glycinate & Malate

I thought it was better to pair Mg with Potassium and Taurine?

Magnesium taurate, glycinate and malate aren't a pairing of supplements. Those are three forms of magnesium compounding. There's also mag oxide, citrate, and a few others.]]> Carey AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 29 Dec 2018 17:01:47 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,167037,167047#msg-167047 Re: Beta Blockers https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,167037,167047#msg-167047
I thought it was better to pair Mg with Potassium and Taurine?]]> katesshadow AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 29 Dec 2018 15:57:16 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,167037,167046#msg-167046 Re: Beta Blockers https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,167037,167046#msg-167046
You will find most MDs opinions on supplements are similar. They all pretty much dismiss them. Remember physicians’ offices are visited almost daily by Pharma sales reps showering them with samples, gifts, and free lunches.

Why not consider individual supplements instead of a combo like the one you have? In my opinion, it’s better to have individual control over each item so you can judge its effectiveness.

Lastly, and this is true for any electrolyte supplement, be sure you have healthy kidney function.]]> wolfpack AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 29 Dec 2018 15:25:42 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,167037,167045#msg-167045 Re: Beta Blockers https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,167037,167045#msg-167045
What I have is Heart Calm. One serving is 300mg Maghesium, 99mg Potassium, 1000mg Taurine, and 30 mg Coenzyme Q10. Instructions are 3 per day. I have not started it yet. I asked the pharmacist about interactions and he said it would be fine and just wait a couple hours after taking my Rx to take it.

Has anyone noticed a big difference in their AFIB episodes and/or been able to lower or even stop any Rx meds by taking Magnesium? I'm thinking I should start with 1 a day but not sure if that's even enough to tell a difference.]]> katesshadow AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 29 Dec 2018 14:07:26 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,167037,167041#msg-167041 Re: Beta Blockers https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,167037,167041#msg-167041 Joe AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 29 Dec 2018 07:05:06 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,167037,167039#msg-167039 Re: Beta Blockers https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,167037,167039#msg-167039
Magnesium, in brief, helps to relax muscle cells. Arteries are made up of just a special type of muscle cell. So relaxing them may lower BP.]]> wolfpack AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 29 Dec 2018 05:03:17 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,167037,167037#msg-167037 Beta Blockers https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,167037,167037#msg-167037
Tonight I was reading an article on the benefits of magnesium and how many people are deficient and could likely avoid BP medicine if they used Magnesium.


The article went on to talk about how bad beta blockers are - actually could be dangerous. Mentioned they could even cause heart failure.

Now I'm very concerned and upset that this doctor so flippantly prescribed them to me. I was scared of the AF diagnose and trusted her. I wish I had known more at the time and done my research because now I feel like I'm stuck because apparently you can't just stop taking a beta blocker.

I know that there are people on here who are very knowledgeable about medications. Can you give me some advice?]]> katesshadow AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 29 Dec 2018 02:13:00 +0000