is it necessary for someone 16 yrs. not overweight to take beta blockers?

[beaurline]

Everyone i've spoken to about my heart rate being high in the morning (usually somewhere in the 100's sometimes) and palpitations and rapid rate when sitting sometimes, i've been told to see doctor and to ask for beta blockers or something. I take a stimulant for ADHD (Concerta 72 mg) and i don't want to change because the only one that's not a stimulant (Straterra) made me nauseaous and tired. I'm afraid to tell my mom about going to the doctor because i still want to be able to run cross country/track and do the stuff i like to do. I'm afraid it'll react wth Concerta and Singulair i take and i won't be able to take the concerta anymore. Maybe it's anxiety. I have noticed my hr hasn't been TOO high since i've taken two weeks for winter break off from stress and what not. But exactly what do you all consider high heart rates and what's too high?

[NTB]

maybe you just need a lower dose of the methylphenidate

you might also try switching the time of day when you take it

[madjlp]

Your post is light on details but if you're having palpitations and high heart rate at rest (how high in the 100's are we talking?) then you should get checked out.  I understand that you are afraid of having your activity levels or current medications altered but only a Dr. with proper testing equipment can tell you if your symptoms are indicative of a heart issue, an adverse reaction to your ADHD drug or simply a benign nuisance (most likely).  good luck

[beaurline]

My HR is also racing in the morning so much that it's hard to stand up for a long period of time, then when i eat, it starts to stable out a little bit. What would that be? Hypoglycemia or something?

[beaurline]

Thanks that's relieving. I just want to make sure my meds aren't causing heart damage too and that it's normal to have a high heart rate. It could be genetic too right?

[Encephalomalcia]

Heart rate of 160 beats is getting high enough to affect breathing and cause shortness of breath.  Dangerous heart rate would be 200 as the heart does not pump efficiently.  Atenolol would be a beta blocker that would bring down the heart beat and make a person feel better if the heart rate is causing symptoms and stomach problem symptoms.  Young people tend to have fast heart rates and have heart symptoms that are not dangerous.  It would be best if you could live with your symptoms, because beta blockers are not all that good for a healthy heart.  My heart rate goes up to 130 sometimes when sitting still (I am 44 years old) and my doctor does not want to prescribe any medication for me.