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HELP!!! Side effects of pills

by emmy22, Nov 03, 2002 12:00AM
Hey guys. I have posted here a few times, and I got great responses and felt right at home. It is really neat that there are so many people to help. I have a question about side effects of pills... why do they make my heart palpitate sometimes??? I am a healthy, 22 year old girl, no health problems, no drinking, and I have been on Tylenol 3 for five years off and on. I do abuse it, and I am on day 5 for being clean, and with the help of God, my withdrawals have been very bearable, but I am worried about why the pills made my heart beat funny sometimes, about one hour after i took the pill, usually. The "funny" heartbeat goes away when the pill wares off. Has anyone experienced this??? please help. Thank you
Member Comments (21)

by Bodymechanic, Nov 03, 2002 12:00AM
To: Emmy
High blood pressure and palpatations are symptoms of withdrawal. They will pass.



Peace

by emmy22, Nov 03, 2002 12:00AM
actually, I experienced the heart palpitations while i was on a pill, and i have not experienced any while i am not on the pills, as strange as that sounds. has it ever happened to you? thanks for answereing!!!

by mrmichael67, Nov 03, 2002 12:00AM
To: Hippy
The real one please!  E-mail me at ***@****.  I need to "talk" to you about something.  thanks

by hippy, Nov 03, 2002 12:00AM
To: m m
i did 230 eastern

by Bodymechanic, Nov 03, 2002 12:00AM
To: Emmy
I am not a medical doctor but it sounds to me like you are having palpations and/or PVC's related to your medication. They are benign. If you are concerned, true pathology can be ruled out with an EKG or cardiac stress test.  If you are young a cardiac problem is very unlikely.



Peace

by Bodymechanic, Nov 03, 2002 12:00AM
Has anyone heard from Sean. I wonder and hope that his story has a happy ending.

by mickyc, Nov 03, 2002 12:00AM
To: emmy22
I get those too, but it is realted to a condition I have, MVP(mito-valve-prolapse). It effects me with any drug I take. It is a condition where your mitro valve dosen't close all the way. Your mitro valve is a main valve of your heart. This condition can be over exagerated, but in my case I could just drop dead someday. It is a common condition and in most people it has no threat. You can go to your doctor and request an EKG.This will tell you wether this is the cause. But please don't worry, it is very common and its not life threating.





















PEACE

by Nod, Nov 03, 2002 12:00AM
To: Everyone § Thomas
Apology for busting thread.  Have a comment/question on tylenol and liver damage.   Taking pain meds on and off, and abusing them when need them, I was concerned with liver damage. Unfortunately I also like my beer which I know is a bad mix.  Anyway, in research I found the following:



The toxic liver reaction can be completely avoided if one were to take the supplement N-acetyl Cysteine or L-Glutlamine (usually about 500 mg one to three times per day). These amino acids are two of the rate-limiting components for the formation of glutathione. If one needs to take acetaminophen for any reason on a regular basis it would be wise to take these two supplements to limit liver damage.



Anyone know or have any knowledge on these amino acids.  I know they are in supplement stores.  Thomas, maybe you can give some insight?   Thanks all, Nod

by puma, Nov 03, 2002 12:00AM
To: MickyC


(MickyC),



I also have Mitral Valve Prolapse. Ever since I started taking Klonopin, the palpitations have completely gone away. Drinking also makes them go away because withdrawal brings it out fast.



I don't drink anymore and I still take 8 mg of Klonopin a day for my seizures and anxiety and one of the benefits also is the lack of palpitations, and tackycardia.



(Enmmy22),



In the case of meds causing it, maybe the tylenol or Codiene is not for you. Many people get palpitations from Codiene, it's a listed side effect.



Chatahan........Wildcat

by Thomas02, Nov 03, 2002 12:00AM
To: nod
that's all news to me! Thanks for the info.

by emmy22, Nov 04, 2002 12:00AM
thank you everyone for your advice! This forum is so neat.everyone responds so quickly to each other. I feel much better, and thanks again.

by Starraven, Nov 04, 2002 12:00AM
To: MIckyC
Hi there,

I too have Mitral Valve Prolapse.  When I was in my twenties I had a EEG and a EKG done.  They told me there was nothing to worry about and I could lead a normal life.  Aside from the Palps I have no problems.  What condition do you have with the prolapse that you could "drop dead"  Now you have me concerned that I need to go back to the cardiologist.



Thanks in advance for your reply

Hugs

SUze

by mickyc, Nov 04, 2002 12:00AM
To: chatahan/starraven
HOLD ON ,I am not trying to scare anybody! This condition is very common and there are only rare cases that are serious. Mine, according to the doctors, is one of the serious type. I have to take medication to regulate my heart. I've been doing this since I was about fourteen. This dosen't mean that you are at risk. Even if you were you would know it. Not just by taking drugs, but just everyday living. When I was a teenager my heart would start racing and it felt like it was in my throat for about fifteen minutes tops, and I would hperventalate. There are other symptoms to be aware of also, but you probably would know. Sorry about the confusion.















Take care, MickyC

by puma, Nov 04, 2002 12:00AM
To: Starraven


To Starraven,



After I was diagnosed through EKG and Echocardiography I was told my skipping heart beat, was an arrythmia caused by MVP.



I purchased a medical book from the doctors library in Chicago about vavular heart disease that said only in extremely rare instances will a person with benign MVP have sudden death. It is caused by the skipping heartbeats going haywire, into the fast beating tackycadia and then atrial fibliration where the heart is vibrating but not really beating or pumping blood anymore thus death occurs.



The book also said it is so rare you are more likely to die in a plane crash or a meteor falling out of the sky on your head, or something to that effect. I was told not to worry. The pounding and skipping beats often became uncomfortable especially at night while trying to sleep. I took Beta Blockers over a decade ago for about one year. Those make you high by the way, so I stopped them because I felt too spaced out.



Now, by accident, after being placed on Klonopin four years ago for the seizures and anxiety, the palpitations are completely unnoticable and no discomfort with skipping beats.



I hope this eases your mind.



Chatahan........wildcat

by Sundown, Nov 05, 2002 12:00AM
I think Chatahan explained things pretty well. Almost all cases of MVP are benign and not life treatening. However, one should still be checked by their doctor, preferably a cardiologist to see the extent of the MVP, as even in mild cases. where there is more than just a trace of leakage, it is EXTREMELY important to get antibiotic prophylaxis before dental work or certain surgical proceedures.



The reason for this is that a leaky mitral valve is at risk for infection by bacteria that can enter the bloodstream during dental work (even cleaning) and certain medical proceedures. The infection of the valve is referred to as endocarditis, an extremely serious illness which can cause permanent damamge to the valve and requires weeks of IV antibiotics for treatment. Anothr risk factor for endocarditis (even WITHOUT MVP) is IV drug