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I take a beta blocker (cannot tolerate ccb's) for v-tach and nuero cardiogenic syncope. recently started gaba for anxiety. can this cause more pvc's?

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Dr. Douglas Bey answered

No: Beta blockers dampen the butterflies in the stomach rapid heartbeat etc that goes with anxiety--should help!

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/11/2016

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A member asked:

I take a beta blocker (cannot tolerate ccb's) for v-tach and nuero cardiogenic syncope. recently started gaba for anxiety. can this cause more pvc's?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Bey answered

Dr Altman agreed

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