Beta Blockers and caffeine

Decaff seems the answer

I made the change to decaffeinated as it seems easier on my bladder really didn't take long to get used to it
Wishing you well

I had a similar experience. I continued to have two cups of coffee in the morning - no problems.

I have the same problem and generally drink decaff
Like me you are lucky to have had symptoms so that it can be controlled.Some people do not have symptoms of arrhythmia.

I have a history of intermittent AF - an episode every few months of approx 5 days. No one has ever said not to drink coffee but I generally don't have more than 2 normal per day and haven't found any problem.
First thing is not to panic. Many people have irregular heartbeat - the important thing is to take the blood thinner - it's the risk of blood pooling in the heart and causing a clot that's the problem, the irregularity of the heartbeat makes you tired but if it can't be regulated you learn to live with it.
Hopefully the beta blocker will settle it down as it has with me. People do all sorts of sports and activities with an irregular heart beat, but I know it does come as a shock at the beginning.

Thank you for your comments and intend getting some decaff tomorrow. I'm completely amazed that the doctor rang me at 7.45 tonight to ask if I was ok and if I had taken the tablets and if the palpitations have stopped. Very impressed with the whole of today's experience - I'd rather I hadn't needed it but both the surgery staff, the doctor himself and the pharmacist were brilliant!!

The blood thinner is the most important medication you will now have to take. I was diagnosed with AF and had to go straight to the chemist and start the treatment. AF makes me feel very tired sometimes.

I still drink normal coffee, and have never heard or read in Germany that its harmful.

Willow500 ditto the same happened to me a year ago - you'll soon just get on with life as before - just keep popping the pills - getting your blood reviewed and things will work out for you in the end. The decafinated coffee sounds a good idea if you drink a lot of coffee. And it's so good to hear your GP, pharmacy and surgery staff are really looking after you.

OH has AF - takes all the required tablets. Ne never drinks anything with caffeine in it as this always sets it off, even when he is on the pills. If GP says no caffeine then I should take his word for it!

Regarding tablets with food, drink and alcohol ...... have you read the little leaflet that comes in the box? My beta blockers say to avoid alcohol whilst taking the medication, but no mention of caffeine.

(I'm afraid I've disregarded the advice about alcohol. Having been on beta blockers since my 20's I wasn't going to let the decades go by without my beloved wine!)