Can MegaRed Cause Elevated Heart Rate?

Posted on Tue, 25 Jul 2017

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Question : I started taking megared 4 in 1 about a week ago. I have developed a pulsation in the right side of my neck that can be seen when looking in a mirror. I have no pain or any other changes. Could this be the results of taking this medication?

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Megared does not directly cause a rapid pulse.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome to HealthcareMagic,

Megared contains Omega-3 fatty acids sourced from Krill.
It does not directly cause a rapid pulse.

But it is possible it can lead to indigestion since it is high fat---this can cause bloating, pressure on the heart and rapid pulse.

Please try the following--
Stop Megared for a week.
Take a good liquid antacid containing Simethicone plus enzyme preparation containing activated charcoal--both twice a day.

Feel free to also revert back with the doppler report which will rule out any local cause.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee