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What Causes Heart Fluttering After Stopping Propranolol?

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Posted on Tue, 10 Jun 2014
Question: yes I was takeing propranolol and when my heart stop flirting I stop taking the pill know in my left ear I wake up sound like my heart is beating in my ear what should I do I have thyroid problem
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (14 minutes later)
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,

Thank you for posting your query on HCM.

Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that Since you are suffering from hyperthyroidism it is essential for you to take propranolol as it controls the heart rate and stop the palpitations . Until and unless the thyroid function come back to normal these palpitations will occur so get in touch with your treating doctor for the control of hyperthyroid , get your thyroid functions done . You will require carbimazole for controlling your thyroid functions .

Take care.

Dr. Shruti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (11 minutes later)
ok takeing levothyroxine for thyroid but why are I am looseing my hair
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (2 hours later)
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,

If you are taking levothyroxine that means you are suffering from hypothyroidism not hyperthyroidism Then there is a possibility that since you are suffering from high BP that is the cause for arrythmias . You will need to see a cardiologist for this and ECG and ECHO will be required . In hypothyroid patients hair loss is very common plus there is a possibility looking at your age that you will be menopausal so that may also lead to it .

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Take care.

Dr. Shruti
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Heart Fluttering After Stopping Propranolol?

Brief Answer: Follows. Detailed Answer: Dear Madam, Thank you for posting your query on HCM. Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that Since you are suffering from hyperthyroidism it is essential for you to take propranolol as it controls the heart rate and stop the palpitations . Until and unless the thyroid function come back to normal these palpitations will occur so get in touch with your treating doctor for the control of hyperthyroid , get your thyroid functions done . You will require carbimazole for controlling your thyroid functions . Take care. Dr. Shruti