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Will Lorazepam Help With My Irregular Heartbeat After Stopping Hypertension Treatment?

I was diagnosed with young hypertension and was put on hydrochlorothiazide 12,5mg, aspirin 150mg and after three months of treatment, Amlodipine 10mg. I developed easy bruising around my legs and upper abdominal pains. After 6 months I was told to stop treatment and review will be in a month. A week after stopping I developed an irregular heartbeat, it would happen for a few days and stop for another few days then start again. I went to see my doctor and he prescribed lorazepam to help calm my heart. Is it going to help? Coz my resting heart rate is around 58-68 most of the time.
Mon, 2 Jun 2025
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Hello,

Monitor your heart rate and rhythm daily. Avoid taking caffeine and alcohol. Also avoid taking too much exertion; do not exert yourself. Stay hydrated, especially if on diuretics. If anxiety is clearly linked to symptoms, lorazepam taken for short term can help, but don't stay on it long-term without a plan to taper.

In case you feel dizzy or experience chest pain, shortness of breath, or notice a pulse below 50 or over 100 bpm consistently. Get clinically examined by a local doctor. If bruising worsens or abdominal pain intensifies, then also get clinically examined by a GP. Taking Lorazepam does not treat the cause of arrhythmias or regulate heart rhythm directly.

Since your heart rhythm became irregular after stopping medications, get tests done to check Electrolytes (Na, K, Mg, Ca), ECG or 24-hour Holter monitor. Liver function tests (ALT, AST, bilirubin) should also be done, as you have been experiencing upper abdominal pains. Ultrasound abdomen if pain persists, and BP monitoring is a must.

I hope I have answered your question. Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K.
General & Family Physician
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Will Lorazepam Help With My Irregular Heartbeat After Stopping Hypertension Treatment?

Hello, Monitor your heart rate and rhythm daily. Avoid taking caffeine and alcohol. Also avoid taking too much exertion; do not exert yourself. Stay hydrated, especially if on diuretics. If anxiety is clearly linked to symptoms, lorazepam taken for short term can help, but don t stay on it long-term without a plan to taper. In case you feel dizzy or experience chest pain, shortness of breath, or notice a pulse below 50 or over 100 bpm consistently. Get clinically examined by a local doctor. If bruising worsens or abdominal pain intensifies, then also get clinically examined by a GP. Taking Lorazepam does not treat the cause of arrhythmias or regulate heart rhythm directly. Since your heart rhythm became irregular after stopping medications, get tests done to check Electrolytes (Na, K, Mg, Ca), ECG or 24-hour Holter monitor. Liver function tests (ALT, AST, bilirubin) should also be done, as you have been experiencing upper abdominal pains. Ultrasound abdomen if pain persists, and BP monitoring is a must. I hope I have answered your question. Take care. Regards, Dr. Nupur K. General & Family Physician