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Has An Overdose Of Lisinopril Caused Tachycardia In One With An ICD Implant?
I may have accidentally been taking 3 doses of lisinopril 2.5 everyday this week instead of one and my heart rate has been up to around 120- 140 when I just walk across the room or stand for just a few minutes. I just discovered the mistake tonight. Could this have caused tachycardia. I have a Icd implanted and only have 20 percent ejection fraction and it has been a tough week requiring lots of rest.
Mon, 17 Dec 2018
Hello,
Lisinopril is an antihypertensive drug. It reduces blood pressure. So overdose can lead to hypotension.
And hypotension can cause reflex tachycardia as a compensation effect. So your tachycardia is indirectly associated with lisinopril overdose.
Better not to make such a mistake again. Be careful while taking cardiac drugs.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist
Lisinopril is an antihypertensive drug. It reduces blood pressure. So overdose can lead to hypotension.
And hypotension can cause reflex tachycardia as a compensation effect. So your tachycardia is indirectly associated with lisinopril overdose.
Better not to make such a mistake again. Be careful while taking cardiac drugs.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist
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