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Nicotine Withdrawal and Rapid Heartbeat
by Chasazza, Jun 18, 2002 12:00AM
I have a 44 year old son who was a heavy smoker for many years.About 6 weeks ago he stopped smoking. Since then he has had numerous periods of rapid heartbeat,as well as anxiety attacks.The rapid heartbeat problem usually occurs at night ,awakening him from sleep.It has also occurred when driving to and from work,but not as frequently.He also power walks for exercise,but has not experienced rapid heartbeat during the walks.
Is rapid hearbeat a sympton of nicotine withdrawal? If so, how long can it be expected to last?
Is rapid hearbeat a sympton of nicotine withdrawal? If so, how long can it be expected to last?
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GWH
We're not Docs here, and can't really give medical advise. When the heart is involved, better to ask a Doc face to face.
good luck!
WW
other withdrawal symptoms. Maybe he should see a doctor. The smoking could have masked a problem unknown to him. It is worth
knowing what is causing the increased heart rate, for it could be
serious. Welcome to the forum. Keep us posted.