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Baby on Propranolol for SVT - Advice Please!

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BeaBea87 · 08/01/2025 14:22

Hello, about a month ago our baby boy (five months) was diagnosed with SVT (superventricular tachycardia) while we were in hospital for a bout of bronchiolitis. He was put on propranolol and we were discharged home about a month ago. He seems to be doing well in terms of the SVT condition, but his sleep has deteriorated rapidly to the point where he is now waking every sleep cycle (every 40 mins to an hour) and needing to be resettled is often up wide awake for up to two hours at a time at random points through the night. I just wondered if anyone else had had a similar experience with a baby on this drug for SVT? And if they had, if they had any better experience on any other medication or any advice? I know that a 5 month old’s sleep is bound to be not great! Our DD now 2 1/2 was a terrible sleeper at this age but this feels quite different to just not being able to self soothe or settle it feels as if it’s been disrupted by something especially as he was actually a pretty good sleeper before.Any advice or thoughts very welcome! Thank you!

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Devilsmommy · 09/01/2025 22:13

Bumping for you but also I know it's for different reasons but I'm on propanalol for heart palpitations due to overactive thyroid and they make my insomnia worse. Did you get a leaflet that lists side effects because I know mine did state sleep problems. Hope your little one feels better soon 🙏😊

BeaBea87 · 10/01/2025 09:02

Thank you @Devilsmommy It did state sleep disturbances as a possible side effect on the leaflet which was what got me thinking that might be the cause. Thanks for bumping and hope your insomnia improves soon too!

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LCTTC · 10/01/2025 22:33

My little one was put on Propranolol for a different medical condition, also at 5 months old and sleep was significantly worse while on it.
Changed medication and saw some improvement but still not the best sleeper!

Illprobsregretthis · 18/11/2025 18:38

Hi, I realise this hasn’t been an active thread for a while but my toddler was diagnosed with SVT when he was born and was on meds for 18 months. I never noticed any issue with sleep except for the fact he needed it every 8 hours including during the night!! We used to give it to him whilst asleep along with his other meds. Anyway how is your baby doing now? Are they weaned off the meds?

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