can pain injection med affect heart rate?

[wednesday913]

Hi,

I have recently been having a problem with sinus tachycardia (elevated heart rate) and I am on medication for it. (cartia xt). My heart rate still tends to be on the high side.

I have a wisdom tooth which has cavities in it, and it is hurting me so I am going to my dentist in two days. I am afraid the pain medication the use will raise my heart rate. Should I be worried about this?

I will be sure to tell the dentist of the sinus tachycardia/meds, but would like to know in advance if there is anything I should worry about.

Thanks in advance for your time.
Wednesday

[RamblingSeminarian]

The medicine that they use to numb you for the dental work often contains epinephrine....which does temporarily increase your heart rate....I would definately call ahead.

[shouldi]

I have Wolff Parkinsons White Syndrome and you need to have your Dr and Cardiologist clear you for the tooth extractions because extractions cause Heart Arrythimias.
I had to wait for my Cardiologist to clear me and send a written information before anywork gets doen on my mouth. I also found out from my Primary Dr and Cardiologist that that Lidocaine and Septhacaine people with heart conditions can't take for because it can cause a heart attack and being I do not numb I have to be put under for the tooth extractions. Make sure you tell your dentist about your heart condition and he will tell you to get a medical clearance first because he will not touch you.