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I Am A Methamphetamine Smoker (about 2 Years), And I
Question: I am a methamphetamine smoker (about 2 years), and I was placed on Bisoprolol 5MG daily for tachycardia. I do not have blood pressure issues, diabetes, or heart problems. I am aware of the issues that can arrise due to methamphetamine. And belive it or not, I sincerely still take my health as serious as I can. I check my blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate at home regular, I get vitamine infused IVs, I take daily vitamins, I stay hydrated, and I watch myself to the best of my ability. I also puchased a XXXXXXX ECG device (KardiaMobile) to watch for heart issues with a doctor.
I also also take Seroquel 50MG for sleep. Seroquel was not given to me for any other reason than to sleep. It was not given to for any mental disorder.
My question is, does this combination of drugs affect my heart more than only smoking methamphetamine? Could this combination hurt me more instead of helping me?
I also also take Seroquel 50MG for sleep. Seroquel was not given to me for any other reason than to sleep. It was not given to for any mental disorder.
My question is, does this combination of drugs affect my heart more than only smoking methamphetamine? Could this combination hurt me more instead of helping me?
My question is, does this combination affect me more than just methamphetamine? Does this hurt me more instead of helping me?
Brief Answer:
Tachycardia is probably caused by methamphetamine!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
I have reviewed this information fully. Tachycardia is probably a side effect of methamphetamine. Bisoprolol is just to address this. The combination would not hurt, however, if possible, cutting back on methamphetamine would greatly improve your heart rate such that bisoprolol would not be necessary at this time. I am not exactly sure if your doctor has the information on methamphetamine use as this would have been the first measure towards addressing your tachycardia.
In all, these medications are safe. However, methamphetamine is the main reason behind the accelerated heart rate. If cutting back on dose is possible, then I strongly recommend this.
I hope this guides and helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me as you please.
Tachycardia is probably caused by methamphetamine!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
I have reviewed this information fully. Tachycardia is probably a side effect of methamphetamine. Bisoprolol is just to address this. The combination would not hurt, however, if possible, cutting back on methamphetamine would greatly improve your heart rate such that bisoprolol would not be necessary at this time. I am not exactly sure if your doctor has the information on methamphetamine use as this would have been the first measure towards addressing your tachycardia.
In all, these medications are safe. However, methamphetamine is the main reason behind the accelerated heart rate. If cutting back on dose is possible, then I strongly recommend this.
I hope this guides and helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me as you please.
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