Arrhythmias symptoms and conditions

PEOPLE, PLEASE DO NOT DISCONTINUE THIS MEDICATION SUDDENLY, IT CAN BE DANGEROUS!!!

I have been reading about this medication here for some time, and I feel concerned when I read about someone deciding to just quit taking it suddenly. I personally intend to quit as soon as I find a doctor with enough knowledge to help me wean off of it in a safe manner. I've been on it for two years, and the side effects have grown worse than my original health problem, so I understand wanting to just up and quit taking it, but after learning the hard way, I've found out it's not so easy.

Do your homework, read and learn about the potential 'rebound effect' and by all means, talk to your doctor before doing something that may cause you to be in danger ( as in having a heart attack)...if you don't believe me, learn for yourself, the information is easily researched.

Blessings, and good luck...

Had mild arrhythmias after some months leading to an SVT. Placed on 50mg Toprol. No outward symptoms, except for weight gain. About 10 pounds in 6 weeks. Was allowed to go back to my exercise routine (5 miles a day) and, after two weeks, haven't lost a pound. But I haven't gained, either. This stuff is brutal. I assume it is because the metabolism is slowed down, you burn less calories per day. Must work out harder.

Hi, I was given prednisone for bursitis in my knee. It was administered 60mg for three days-40mg for three days and 20 mg for three days. On the eighth day of the regime I was given a shot of cordisone directly into the bursae. After the second dose of prednisone I began to expirence night sweats, insomnia, acid reflux, and premature ventricular contractions. the irregular heartbeat landed me in the hosptial for two days where they determined the drug had made me hyperkalemic (low potassium). I have had all the test and my heart is healthy. I have been off the drug for almost two weeks and still feeling the side effects especially the P.V.C.'s. Has anyone else had arrhythmias. Does anyone know the half life of this poison?

Thanks, Roger