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Can Citalopram And Anastrozole Lead To Hot Flashes, Sweats And High BP?
Question: Hi I recently had a heart ablation in the RVOT for pvcs. The last to nights I have woken with hot flash,sweats and my heart rate going to as high as 140. I do some vagul moves and deep breath and it comes back down. It happened 2 times last night. I am on citalopram 20 mg. and anastrozole. Didn't know if that could contribute.
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Brief Answer:
I will recommend you get an EKG and probably a holter monitor!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You need to get an EKG and a holter monitor. This might signal a failure of the ablation procedure.
It warrants re-evaluation by your cardiologist. I am not of the opinion that your medications are responsible for this.
In the interim, continue with vagal maneuvers when the accelerated rhythm set in.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivo Ditah, Internal Medicine Specialist
I will recommend you get an EKG and probably a holter monitor!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You need to get an EKG and a holter monitor. This might signal a failure of the ablation procedure.
It warrants re-evaluation by your cardiologist. I am not of the opinion that your medications are responsible for this.
In the interim, continue with vagal maneuvers when the accelerated rhythm set in.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivo Ditah, Internal Medicine Specialist
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