The best thing to do is, complete the course of your medication, exactly as the cardiologist who saw you has prescribed, and has advised.
If you have decided not to take the medications because of a concern of side effects, then this is something that you should bring up to your doctor too. Most importantly, your doctor needs to know that you've stopped, or wish to stop taking the medication.
Sotalol belongs to a class of medication known as beta-blockers, and it works by blocking adrenaline. They are able to lessen the palpitations and thudding associated with the irregular heartbeats.
Using beta-blockers do not cause any harm.
Should I take Sotalol as and when I feel like the symptoms are there?
Beta-blockers are indeed occasionally prescribed for as-needed use - ie, say for bad days when your PVCs are acting up. However, this is something that you need to discuss with your doctor, so that you know how to use it correctly.
General information about PVCs
To reassure you, PVCs are relatively common. In fact, one in 20 people will have at least one PVC during an ECG test.
Nearly all patients with PVCs do NOT have any increased risks of heart disease. Lastly, they also tend to go away by themselves :)
Exercise, good sleep, and cutting back on caffeine and alcohol can also frequently help to reduce the occurence of PVCs.
