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Suggest Medication For Anxiety And Heart Palpitations

Hi my name is Michael and I ve been experiencing some heart palpitations from time to time and it usually will happen at random moments when I m at work or just really anytime I m doing anything. I was on anxiety medication from 2011-2012 and I ve been off it since 2012. I m not sure if I m experiencing the palpitations because my aniexty is back or it s something more serious..I would think it s my aniexty but not entirely sure. I ve been having issues sleeping at night because I can feel my heart beating fast but once again this could be my anxiety returning..please help
Tue, 16 Dec 2014
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Dear Michael ,I can understand your concern . Palpitations has so many causes .it may be because of your anxiety .Other causes that need to rule out are such as anaemia, hyperthyroidism, menopause , depression , panic attacks or some heart problem.to confirm the diagnosis we need to ask few questions and brief physical examination . If needed some blood work and ecg can be done.in the mean time I would like to advise you that you stop or at least decrease use of excessive caffeine containing drinks..stop smoking and alcohol if any.try to involve yourself in some work...maintain sleep hygiene . Discuss with your physician about all this..hope this will help.
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Suggest Medication For Anxiety And Heart Palpitations

Dear Michael ,I can understand your concern . Palpitations has so many causes .it may be because of your anxiety .Other causes that need to rule out are such as anaemia, hyperthyroidism, menopause , depression , panic attacks or some heart problem.to confirm the diagnosis we need to ask few questions and brief physical examination . If needed some blood work and ecg can be done.in the mean time I would like to advise you that you stop or at least decrease use of excessive caffeine containing drinks..stop smoking and alcohol if any.try to involve yourself in some work...maintain sleep hygiene . Discuss with your physician about all this..hope this will help.