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Do Antidepressants Cause High Heart Rate?
Does this medication cause the heart rate to increase? I have changed to several antidepressants and they all do the same thing. I don t know now what to take. I have great anxiety.. YYYY@YYYY . My doctor just keeps changing my meds, but I don t think he knows what to give me.
Mon, 13 Aug 2018
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Antidepressants won't cause elevated heart rate, The increased heart rate may be caused by excessive anxiety. You can consult your psychiatrist in case of severe anxiety. Avoid unwanted stress and practice relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation for symptomatic relief.
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Dr. Shinas Hussain
Antidepressants won't cause elevated heart rate, The increased heart rate may be caused by excessive anxiety. You can consult your psychiatrist in case of severe anxiety. Avoid unwanted stress and practice relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation for symptomatic relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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