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What Causes Rapid Heart Rate And Diagnosed With Serotonin Syndrome?

I was told I have SERtinuin Syndrom from taking the drug Savella for 6 weeks my doctor has been treating me with Beandryl my symptons are the same mri and eeg Dr said looked alright and I will get well it is just taking longer, I was told to stop taking the Benadryl,which is the only thing that stablizes me a little bit for the past 2 days my heart seems to be beating a little faster it feels funny. I have a heart condition Tetrology Fallot, had a cardic montor on 2 weeks ago everthing was ok so how can i tell if my heart is beating a litt faster
Tue, 20 Nov 2018
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Hello,

I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to possible tachycardia or cardiac arrhythmia.

The increased heart rate could be related to the abrupt stopping of Benadryl.

Coming to this point, I would recommend you to closely monitor your heart rate and heart rhythm. In case of an irregular heart rhythm, I would recommend going to the ER for a resting ECG and checking blood electrolyte levels.

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

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka,
Cardiologist
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What Causes Rapid Heart Rate And Diagnosed With Serotonin Syndrome?

Hello, I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to possible tachycardia or cardiac arrhythmia. The increased heart rate could be related to the abrupt stopping of Benadryl. Coming to this point, I would recommend you to closely monitor your heart rate and heart rhythm. In case of an irregular heart rhythm, I would recommend going to the ER for a resting ECG and checking blood electrolyte levels. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist