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Lexapro Lowered My Resting Heart Rate

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Dr.  Sagar Makode MD

my heart rate is high , I read up on lexapro it says don't take if you have heart problems , my question is what if I was to take the lexapro and have an undiagnosed heart problem... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sagar Makode ( Cardiologist)
Dr.  ANANTHaramakrishnan MD

I have SEVERE panic attacks. To the point where my heart rate goes up to 180's and palpitating. My doctor wants to put me on Lexapro . I tried it for 3 days, and it elevated my heart rate... View answer

Answered by : Dr. ANANTHaramakrishnan ( Cardiologist)
Dr.  Ashok Kumar MD

Hi, I am a 55 yo male that has just been prescribed Lexapro 10 mg for PTSD . My question: My resting heart rate is low to mid 40s (I work out 6 days a week). Should I be concerned about taking ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ashok Kumar ( Psychiatrist)
Dr. Grzegorz Stanko MD

i'm having a pain in my chest under my left breast. it becomes sharp when I move. my heart rate is 110. could it be anxiety? I am on Lexapro and having been taking it for a while. I also just got over ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Grzegorz Stanko ( General Surgeon)
Dr. Ilir Sharka MD

Resting heart rate as low as 45, not an athlete, barely work out. At what heart rate should I see doc? at what heart rate should I go to Er? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ilir Sharka ( Cardiologist)

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Dr.    Dorina Gurabardhi MD

My resting heart rate is 102 BPM. I take Lexapro, risperdal, and vyvanse. I just added a decongestant to alleviate pressure on my ear canals causing vertigo. I realize the raised heart... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

! Within in 24hrs of all this she was rushed to ER. She awoke at 3am with a heart rate at 190! This has ... but she won t take pain meds. Is it possible the heart rate is being caused by all the... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Jay Indravadan Patel MD

Yesterday, I took my prescribed 70mg Vyvanse with my new converted 10mg Lexapro (formerly Prozac ... and 10mg Lexapro, then an hour later took a 5hr energy on the way to the gym, worked out for an hour ... View answer

Answered by : Jay Indravadan Patel ( Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist)
Dr.     Meriton Siqeca MD

resting heart rate is 50. I m worried that is too low. I am also on lexapro and ativan so I don t know if that could be affecting my heart rate at all. Should I be worried? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Meriton Siqeca ( Cardiologist)
Dr. Ilir Sharka MD

irregular heart rate is a serious side effect.. Am I supposed to be seeking medical attention? ...I am taking avitan(.5 mg 3 times a day)and lexapro 5 for the last few days.(since Tuesday) I have ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ilir Sharka ( Cardiologist)