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What Causes Rapid Heart Rate And Chills After Taking Fetzima?

A little over a month ago I started taking the antidepressant Fetzima in hopes that will help with my anxiety. Since starting the medication I have noticed that whenever my heart rate gets rather high, like 120, I get cold instead of overly hot. While some people and me in past would usually want to stand in front of a fan I want to layer up. Again this only happens when I exercise to a certain extent. On hot days, where I sweat because of the weather, I don t get goosebumps and I do go for the fan. But today again I went to the gym and found myself hot and cold at the very same time with the addition to goosebumps. Chills was a possible side effect of the medication but that isn t what seems to be happening, it really is when my heart rate picks up. Could this be a side effect of the drug that still hasn t subsided or could something else be going on?
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Hello,

The Fetzima contains Levomilancipran which is selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used in major depressive disorder conditions for best results. However, the side effect profile include many of the systemic presentation and common one being:
- High heart rate
- Palpitations
- Nausea, flatulence
- Others

You are having surely the narrated side effects in terms of raised heart rate and need to consult your doc for further dose adjustment and control the condition.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Rapid Heart Rate And Chills After Taking Fetzima?

Hello, The Fetzima contains Levomilancipran which is selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used in major depressive disorder conditions for best results. However, the side effect profile include many of the systemic presentation and common one being: - High heart rate - Palpitations - Nausea, flatulence - Others You are having surely the narrated side effects in terms of raised heart rate and need to consult your doc for further dose adjustment and control the condition. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon