Long COVID and not functioning, somewhat better with ivabradine
- Condition
- Long COVID
- At worst
- Not stated
- Ill before improving or writing
- Not stated
- Last post
- Dec 2023
In their words
- Condition: Long COVID
My cardiologist first tried me on metoprolol which I could not tolerate due to low blood pressure but then switched me to ivabradine (brand name Corlanor).
In context ↗ - Now: Somewhat better
For me it’s the difference between functioning and …not.
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Summary
They described a cardiologist first prescribing metoprolol, which they could not tolerate because it dropped their blood pressure, then switching them to ivabradine (Corlanor). Ivabradine was, in their words, 'the difference between functioning and …not', though they had a struggle getting insurance to authorize it. They also recommended Loop earplugs for painful situations.
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What they tried
What they credit
Also tried
Their words about each treatment
- metoprolol · Worse
My cardiologist first tried me on metoprolol which I could not tolerate due to low blood pressure
In context ↗ - ivabradine (brand name Corlanor) · Helped a lot
For me it’s the difference between functioning and …not.
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Approaches: POTS medication
Their path
How ill they were on the ME/CFS severity scale, estimated from what they describe at each point, in the order they describe; they don’t give enough times to place each step. Hover or tap a point. 1 step says too little to place on the scale and is only in the table. Dates are when they posted. What the levels mean.
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| When | What happened | Where they were | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-22 | could not tolerate metoprolol because it lowered blood pressureMy cardiologist first tried me on metoprolol which I could not tolerate due to low blood pressureIn context ↗ | Not stated | |
| 2023-06-22 | switched to ivabradine, which kept them functioningbut then switched me to ivabradine (brand name Corlanor) ... For me it’s the difference between functioning and …not.In context ↗ | Mild | Ivabradine |
| 2023-12-10 | recommended earplugs for painful noisy situationsThey’re not cheap but if you can keep up with/take care of them, you’ll get your money’s worth.In context ↗ | Mild |
Adverse events
- Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol)“My cardiologist first tried me on metoprolol which I could not tolerate due to low blood pressure” In context ↗ Low blood pressure or fainting
Symptoms mentioned
Their words about their symptoms
- Light & noise sensitivity
Loop earplugs are a great way to help you get through painful situations.
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