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Can Acetaminophen Or Ibuprofen Be Taken For Heart Palpitations?

I've recently (over the last week or so) began experiencing heart palpitations. My initial doctor visit resulted in all normal test results (EKG, BP, thyroid) and I'm currently waiting to have a Holter monitor fitted. Today I'm quite achey from a bad cold and was wondering what I could safely take to relieve my discomfort. Acetaminophen? Ibuprofen? Something else? Thank you.
Mon, 31 Aug 2015
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Hello!

Thank you for asking on HCM!

Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that acetaminophen and ibuprofen are just painkillers with an antiinflammatory effect.

They have no effect on cardiac arrhythmia and palpitation.

I recommend to closely monitor your heart rate and your blood pressure.

If you feel chest pain and your chest pain is modulated by respiratory movements or body movements, your symptoms may be related to musculo-skeletal pain. In such a case ibuprofen and acetaminophen would help to relieve your discomfort.

If you have tachycardia or ectopic heart beats, you should go to the ER for a resting ECG and a careful physical examination. In that case acetaminophen or ibuprofen wouldn't help.

I strongly recommend performing a 24 hour ambulatory ECG monitoring to exclude possible arrhythmia.

Hope to have been of help!

Best regards,

Dr. Iliri
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Can Acetaminophen Or Ibuprofen Be Taken For Heart Palpitations?

Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that acetaminophen and ibuprofen are just painkillers with an antiinflammatory effect. They have no effect on cardiac arrhythmia and palpitation. I recommend to closely monitor your heart rate and your blood pressure. If you feel chest pain and your chest pain is modulated by respiratory movements or body movements, your symptoms may be related to musculo-skeletal pain. In such a case ibuprofen and acetaminophen would help to relieve your discomfort. If you have tachycardia or ectopic heart beats, you should go to the ER for a resting ECG and a careful physical examination. In that case acetaminophen or ibuprofen wouldn t help. I strongly recommend performing a 24 hour ambulatory ECG monitoring to exclude possible arrhythmia. Hope to have been of help! Best regards, Dr. Iliri