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Aspartame and PVC's and Hypertension
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Aspartame and PVC's and Hypertension
by sdbrandy, Nov 11, 2001 12:00AM
Is there a connection between Aspartame and HBP or Arrhythmia? I had been drinking 4 12oz. diet drinks for the past year. I quit cold turkey about 2 months ago, and I noticed that my Blood Pressure has dropped from 145/90 to 125/80. My hands were always cold when I drank the diet sodas now they are not. I am a 40 year old male 5'9" and weigh 160 lbs. I'm also in pretty good shape, but I still have the PVC's which began about 1.5 years ago. I also get tired when I'm having the PVCs and my head feels a little bit "out of it". Is that normal?
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-M.D.-CRC, Nov 12, 2001 12:00AM
Dear brandy,
This is no relationship between aspartaime and HBP/arrhythmia of which I am aware. Individuals with PVCs can notice a variety of different syptoms (symptoms) but they may not be related to the PVCs.
This is no relationship between aspartaime and HBP/arrhythmia of which I am aware. Individuals with PVCs can notice a variety of different syptoms (symptoms) but they may not be related to the PVCs.
Take it all with a "grain of salt."
Or as Bill O'reilly says: "You decide."