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How is your heart rhythm today?
Jul 19, 2008 12:53AM in the Heart Rhythm Community
irregular.
Antipsychotics for Depression?
Jul 19, 2008 12:49AM in the Depression Community
After many years of tackling treatment-resistant depression, I gave into my doctor's advice and tried Zyprexa, an antipsychotic. Three days later, I felt normal again...a feeling so wonderful I can't put it into words. Give them a try and you may be surprised. Antipsychotics ara not just for "psychotic" people...they have many uses. Good luck! - Ben
Has anyone else had heart palpitations while on antipsychotics?
Jul 19, 2008 12:44AM in the Depression Community
I am on Zyprexa 2.5 mg for depression. It has practically cured me but my heart is beating out of synch all the time now. I was diagnosed with a harmless heart arrhythmia a year ago and the Zyprexa is making it much worse. My cardiologist and psychiatrist said it was nothing to worry about but I'm scared. Risperdal also had the same effect, too. I tried Abili...
Is my heart rate normal for being out of shape
Jul 05, 2008 04:25AM in the Heart Rhythm Community
The Klonopin is going to help keep your heart rate down because it is a central nervous system depressant, but after several months of continuous use, it will no longer be of any help. This is because the brain senses that things are working too slowly, so it gradually speeds up your nervous system in order to compensate for its "depressed" condition. Basical...
Is my heart rate normal for being out of shape
Jul 01, 2008 12:48AM in the Heart Rhythm Community
First off, the fact that your heart rate can go from 170 to 150 after 30 seconds and then down to 109 after 5 minutes indicates that you have a healthy heart rate recovery, so be glad. However, 40 jumping jacks should not bring your heart rate up to 200 unless you are EXTREMELY out of shape and excercising to the point of exhaustion. You have exceded your ma...
This feeling on klonopin normal?
Jun 29, 2008 05:03AM in the Anxiety Community
Oh, one more thing...Klonopin can cause heart palpitations. Sometimes after I would take it, my heart would pound in my chest and would also race. I think that it was dropping my blood pressure or something. Do you have a blood pressure machine? Try taking it the next time you're having heart palpitations to see if your blood pressure is dropping. I bet that'...