Beta-blockers or other antiarrhythmic medicines

Can anyone tell me about the DOT Physical and Beta Blockers? I take Metoprolol and Flecanide for supraventricular tachycardia caused by an extra electrical pathway in my heart.

Basically, my heart rate rises to 150 to 200 beats per minute on occasions. Some from very high physical activity such as running full sprint for a long distance or from too much cafine.

I am concerned because I will be going to get my DOT Physical soon and my CDL.

Can anyone ease my nerves?

 

I hope this isnt a bad sign,.... not one response yet. I'm getting nervous because I really havent seen any comments from anyone as it pertains to heart related issues. This could mean that no one that is a driver has heart problems or they simply dont allow anyone with a heart condition to drive.

Now mine really is not a bad thing, it is rather common. The only diff with me is that I take medication to control mine.

Hope to hear from someone to ease my mind a bit.

 

I guess everyone is healthy?? No one takes medications??

 

Thats. I did take my DOT Physical last week and passed it. I only got a one year due to something that the DOT book said but I should get a two year providing everything is OK with this year.

I started class this week and so far so good. Might have to do a post at some point with my "trials and tribulations". Had two tests already. We are on Air Brakes now,........ cant wait to get done and get out there.

 

Yes, my issue is caused by an extra electrical pathway in my heart. I think I mentioned that I had to have a release when I got my DOT physical.

Anyway, my Doctor said that Beta-blockers are used to treat high blood pressure in some cases so, as far as the blood pressure issue I dont think this will be an issue. During my physical, it was 117 over 76.

The other thing the beta blocker does is stop high doses of adrenilin from going to my heart if I am doing something strenuous or if I become excited.

My Doctor told me not to be too concerned, there are millions of people who have the same problem I have,..... they just dont know it. It just stinks because I have to take this medicine and I have to get a yearly physical.