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Is Slow Heart Rate Associated With Lyrica?

Posted on Thu, 29 Jan 2015

Question: Has a slow heart rate been associated with taking Lyrica?

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
The use of Lyrica isn't associated with a slow heart rate.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX!

The use of Lyrica isn't associated with a slow heart rate.

However i want to know:
- why you are taking Lyrica?
- What other medications you are already taking?
This information is essential to find out the right cause of bradycardia (slow heart rate).

Wish you health!
Dr. Benard

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (47 minutes later)

I have peripheral and ulna nerve damage from a traumatic amputation of the pinky finger and subsequent Ray surgery. Painful neuromas reform after 3 surgeries. I also take metroprolol ER. I had to discontinue neurontin due to side effects and wonder now if the same will be true with lyrical. I was recently hospitalized with bradycardia and drug induced liver injury due to an allergic reaction to tizanadine. Cardiologist said it was OK to take lyrica but I am skeptical.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
The most common side effect of Lyrica is tachycardia and not bradycardia...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

You should continue Lyrica because the most common side effect of Lyrica is tachycardia and not low heart rate (bradycardia). Moreover if bradycardia persist I recommend to lower the dose of Metoprolol Er in order to increase the HR.

Wish you health!
Dr. Benard

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar