Whats the best medicine and treatment for tachycardia?

I've had tachycardia for 2 yrs and always have taken Propanolol and Atenonol.

why stop now, if it works?

Simple beta blockers, such as atenolol, are usually highly effective.

Medical treatment depends on the cause and type of the tachycardia. Sinus tachycardias usually do not require treatment other than therapy for the underlying cause, if any. A supraventricular paroxysmal tachycardia may respond to certain simple maneuvers that your physician will explain to you. This may involve holding one's breath for a minute, bathing the face in cold water, or massaging the carotid artery in the neck. In other cases, medication may be prescribed to slow the heartbeat on a continual basis.

If tachycardia is severe, or arises from the ventricle, immediate injectable medication or electric shock (electroconversion) may be required to stimulate the heart to return to a normal rate. In rare, severe and resistant cases of ventricular tachycardias, a defibrillation device (AICD, similar to a pacemaker) may be implanted surgically to help maintain a normal heart rhythm.


In elderly people or those with underlying heart disease, it is important to treat tachycardias within a few hours, if at all possible, because a prolonged rapid rate may result in decreased heart function and complications.

Consult with your doctor. We are not qualified to prescribe or recommend medications.

Only your doctor can tell you that. There are so many factors that he is the only one with enough information to make an intelligent decision about your treatment.