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hypertension and tachycardia

Hello,
  I have been having a lot of hypertension and tachycardia lately.  I take 2 blood pressure medications, 80 mg of Inderal LA, and Norvasc(sp?).  I am calm and have my blood pressure taken daily, but it has been up there lately, usually about 160/90 with a resting pulse rate of about 114.  I feel some tension in my neck, and I am usually very tired.  I have been diagnosed as hypothyroid and also take synthroid.  I guess my question is how fast is too fast for tachycardia.  My father died of a heart attack with no symptoms.

Thanks in advance for any help.
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Its always good to check the side effects of any drugs you are taking if you have symptoms of any kind.  Go to drugs dot com and read about the side effects. The drug "Syntrhoid" you are taking could be the answer to your symptoms, read below:

Cardiovascular

palpitations, tachycardia, arrhythmias, increased pulse and blood pressure
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257552 tn?1404602554
Hi,

By definition, Tachycardia occurs when the ♥ heart rate exceedes 100 Beats per minute, obviously yours does.

One of your medications is a Beta Blocker, the other apparently a Calcium Channel Blocker. Have you any history of heart disease? Has the same Doctor prescribed both medications?

There are other classes of medications known as Angiotensin II Antagonists. One that I take, Diovan, is available in versions with or without Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, a diuretic). Also, there are ACE Inhibitors. (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme). Both have been effective in lowering blood pressure, has your Doctor tried you on one of these?

Ask your Doctor if it might be more effective to try one of the Drug Families mentioned above, and if successful, perhaps he/she can discontinue either the Inderal LA or the Norvasc. It may be possible to significantly increase the dosage the one that he/she decided to keep you on, perhaps a lower Heart Rate would be achievable then.

Also, physical condition and age may effect your Heart Rate. Do you get much exercise, are you at your desired weight, are you young or maturing?

Best wishes for a ♪♪ Happy Holiday Season ♫♫.
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