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Palpitations, Increased Heartbeat, Shakiness, Strange Taste In Mouth, Prescribed Citalopram
Hi, I have been getting palpitations through the night for the last three nights, Slow one night where i felt like I needed to take deep breaths and the other nights it was a fast heart beat the last night wasnt as bad which seemed to calm down when deep breathing . I also feel sick and shaky and have a strange taste in my mouth. I suffer bad with anxiety and stress and have been prescribed Citalypram which I have been taking on and off. I have stopped smoking 2 days ago after the palpitations aswell.
Mon, 15 Oct 2012
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Smoking could be responsible
Anxiety by itself could cause palpitation
Citalopram, especially in higher doses, could affect the heart.
It is good that you stopped smoking / Stop the drug and see your physician - he may change it or reduce the dose
Palpitations needs documentation. There are several investigations to find out the nature, and cause with a view to plan appropriate treatment. Your physician will help
Good luck
Smoking could be responsible
Anxiety by itself could cause palpitation
Citalopram, especially in higher doses, could affect the heart.
It is good that you stopped smoking / Stop the drug and see your physician - he may change it or reduce the dose
Palpitations needs documentation. There are several investigations to find out the nature, and cause with a view to plan appropriate treatment. Your physician will help
Good luck
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Hi and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your question...
Your symptoms seem to be indicative of anxiety-related manifestations. Anxiety can manifest itself both as psychological symptoms as well as physical symptoms. It is important that you take the Citalopram regularly in order to get the full benefits of the medication. You can also try relaxation techniques like deep breathing, muscle relaxation exercises, yoga, etc. to control your anxiety symptoms. There are also certain psychological therapies, like cognitive behavioural therapy, which can also help you effectively. Please consult a psychiatrist for further details.
Wish you all the best.
- Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
Your symptoms seem to be indicative of anxiety-related manifestations. Anxiety can manifest itself both as psychological symptoms as well as physical symptoms. It is important that you take the Citalopram regularly in order to get the full benefits of the medication. You can also try relaxation techniques like deep breathing, muscle relaxation exercises, yoga, etc. to control your anxiety symptoms. There are also certain psychological therapies, like cognitive behavioural therapy, which can also help you effectively. Please consult a psychiatrist for further details.
Wish you all the best.
- Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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