I am 35 weeks pregnant and recently been prescribed Lopressor 25mg twice daily for SVT. Is it safe
I have had 6 episodes of supraventricular tachycardia with this pregnancy. I have had to go to the ER 4 times to get Lopressor IV to make my heart rate decrease from 200 bpm to 105 bpm. Is this medicine safe to take? Will it cause bradycardia in my baby? Thanks for your reply!
My cardiologist ordered this med for having 6 episodes of supraventricular tachycardia (heart rate in the 200's)during my pregnancy. My OB and cardiologist are aware I am taking this. I am just wondering if anyone else has taken Lopressor for tachycardia during pregnancy. Does it cause bradycardia to the fetus? Thanks!
Sometimes, medications are prescribed to pregnant women when they truly need it, like in your case, wherein your health is also threatened by the SVT.
It is quite safe since it is a class C medication, meeting the approval of most doctors. And since you are having regular check ups with your ob gyn and cardio, then you are quite safe.
On your baby, there are still mixed studies about the effect of lopressor.
Thank you very much for your helpful reply, it took my fear away. I do go to my OB regularly and we listen to my baby's heartbeat. I think I just get paranoid sometimes
As what the information says, "Lopressor tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension. They may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents." It is safe if u did not experience any of the side effects such as dizziness or light-headedness; tiredness; upset stomach or vomiting; diarreah; constipation; or rash
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