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What Causes Heart Palpitations While On Antidepressants?
I am 63 and on medication for depression and dosages have been increased. Have irregular heart beat with normal blood pressure. I think I am feeing some pressure in chest but it is only when heart skips beats. So I go to ER even though I don t have chest pain.
But in rare cases some antidepressants not all can cause irregular heartbeat when they are used in high doses. I think you should discuss with your doctor about the therapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Heart Palpitations While On Antidepressants?
Hello, Antidepressants can cause side effects like nausea insomnia, dry mouth constipation etc that are more common. But in rare cases some antidepressants not all can cause irregular heartbeat when they are used in high doses. I think you should discuss with your doctor about the therapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician