I am new to SVT's & looking for any and all info. I can find about the condition. So far, I haven't had more than a handfull and have not yet visited a specialist. Thank you for your post! I know your technique may not work for everyone, but it's definitely worth a shot:-) The human body & the way medicine affects it, is all very fascinating to me. I am actually studying to be a nurse, now:-) I had to receive adenosine earlier today at the ER. I am curious... Do you know what the underlying cause is for your SVT??
I have heard about the pounding heart side effect on other forums. It appears that some will get this and others do not. I should point out that I am on bp meds (beta blocker and calcium channel blocker as well as aspirin). My bp is well controlled even with benadryl. I really would like to know the scientific explanation of what benadryl actually does to affect the heart in such differing ways. It calms mine but ramps up others!
I have taken Benadryl occasinally for quite some time and Dimatab, before it was taken off the market. It kept my nasal passages clear at night for a more restful sleep. Now I found out I can't take it anymore. I feel my heart pounding in my chest when I take it for about 24 hours after and my BP goes up by ~15mm HG.
Hello and hope you are doing well.
Long term effects you can develop tolerance to the medication. Short term it causes drowsiness as a side effect.
Hope this helped and do keep us posted.