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Does Effexor, Xanax And Lamotigine Cause Higher Heart Beats?
In between march and April I started having severe fluttering in my chest,cough and spells of dizziness and shortness of breath. I have been on Effexor, Xanax and lamotrigine for a couple years for anxiety. Could any of these medications cause my heart to start beating extra beats?
Wed, 3 Dec 2014
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
Effexor can lead to hypertension and palpitations (increased heart beats) when taken for longer periods. Also, sudden stopping of can lead to palpitations.
Please talk to your doctor about this.
Thanks.
Welcome to HCM.
Effexor can lead to hypertension and palpitations (increased heart beats) when taken for longer periods. Also, sudden stopping of can lead to palpitations.
Please talk to your doctor about this.
Thanks.
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