POTS

Hi everyone, Just released from ICU after 4 days. A little History, received a Medtronic dual chamber pacer 1 yr ago for SSS/chronotrophic incompetence. Diagnosed with Pots 6 mths ago and placed on corlanor and metoprolol. Started having svts again with minimal exertion. Admitted with atrial flutter, svt's , and episodes of v-tach. The new EP wants me to discontinue the corlanor and go on fludrocortisone which he says is the treatment for pots. This drug seems to have so many side effects that I feel hesitant to take. Anyone ever taken this drug or know of some treatment for the rapid hr with minimal mexertion. Thanks in advance please. 

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POTS

by Tracey_E - 2017-06-12 12:09:14

I don't have it so can't comment on those particular medications, but I know enough people with it to know that it is tricky to treat, and it's normal to take a few tries to get the combination of medication that works best for you. 

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