Celexa and bradycardia

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I'm curious. I've seen alot of people using celexa complain of fatigue and weight gain which can be typical of some SSRIs. I've noticed that several people have had a drop in T4 while on celexa (TSH/T4 checked prior to initiating antidepressant therapy). Is there any literature out there on this? Can you offer some enlightenment? Thank you.

If you read the side effects of celexa, you find that it frequently can cause tachycardia and infrequently causes bradycardia. This is not a drug interaction. 3. Since I have you on the "line" and it's so hard to get a question in - my echo results said that I have trace regurgitation with redundant mitral valve tissue, but no prolapse. What does this mean as far as my long-term prognosis goes? I have read that redundant tissue is a very bad thing, though my regurge is low.

When I went back to my doctor for a follow up on Friday, he also decided to put me on Xanax (PRN) and Celexa (10mg/1XD). I always research any medication I take, and have been reading that the Metoprolol Tartrate and the Citaprolam are a bad combination and can lead to extremely low blood pressure or even heart stoppage. I was wondering if anyone else out there has been prescribed these medications together, and if so, have you had any adverse reactions?

Bradycardia: Celexa(citalopram) does not have an effect on vagal tone. However, the medication's effect can last for up to 6 weeks after cessation of the drug. I think it is unlikely that the slow heart rate you are experiencing is related to the celexa. It is not unusual for people to have a resting heart rate in the 50s if they are physically fit.

My medications are lisinopril and generic for celexa. I take some OTC for cholestrol levels, etc. I would like your suggestions regarding possibly raising my the head of my bed? Or any other suggestions or questions you have for me. An add'l side note....about 25 yrs ago I had paracardis (sp?)....at that time I was in hospital overnight or longer and the nurse told me then that my heart rate go down to 40ish when I was sleeping. There didn't seem to be any concern at that time.

I have an appointment with a psychologist next Wednesday, but in the mean time, my PCP has prescribed 20mg of Citalopram (Celexa Generic). Looking on the drugs.com drug interaction checker, there is a potential interaction with the toprol and celexa that could even result in heart block. The problem is, the drug interaction checker on that site doesn't take dosages into consideration. I'm weaning off the toprol-xl from 25mg, I've been taking 12.

14:23 am D1, lasting 6 mins 46 sec, with minimum heart rate of 44 BPM. The patients rhythm included 7 min 15 sec of tachycardia. The fastest single episode of tachycardia occured at 11:17:54 am D2, lasting 11 sec, with maximum heart rate of 133 BPM. Supraventricular ectopic activity consisted of 89 beats, of which, 14 were in atrial couplets, 21 were late beats, 54 were single PACs. The longest R-R interval was 1.5 seconds. The longest N-N interval was 1.5 seconds.

I agreed to try an antidepressant. I was prescribed Celexa 10 mg. After a few weeks I felt better still had some of the symptoms like squeezing in my head and generally tired all the time, I thought ok maybe that's what it was. After 4 months of the meds, I found out I was expecting, happy and not worried about any of the side effects, I quit cold turkey as recommended by my OB, I felt good until month 6, all of my symptoms returned with a vengeance.

I am 43 years old and have recurring problems with anxiety and hypohtyroidism. A few months ago my doctor prescribed Celexa, but about 4 hours after taking it, I felt dizzy and almost passed out. A few weeks ago, I had the flu and I was feeling tired for several weeks (my energy levels are starting to increase now). I went to the doctor, he did some blood work, and told me he thought it was post-viral fatigue.

When I started having my symptoms of anx I could get off of it by just talking myself out (I didnt know it was anxiety). But it always came back and got to a point that I thought I couldnt control it. Thats when I started on Celexa prescribed by my doc. I only took it for 3 days cause it gave me high anx and panic attacks which I never had so intense.

The meds I'm currently taking are MS Contin 2 60mg tabs 3x a day,2 10 mg percocets every 4-6 hrs,10mg valium 3x a day,60mgs of celexa,2.5 mgs of zyprexa,10mgs of librium at bedtime with a melotnin and 5 more of librium if I wake up in the middle of the night.Also 2 different kinds of blood pressure meds.I'm worried that I'm being over medicated,I'm only 41 yrs old and can't imagine what is to come as far as med increases.

I developed heart block from prozac. I read celexa can cause a deadly rythm over 40mg., I know my cardiologist told me to get off an antidepressant I was on for CFS because he said they caused dangerous rythms. Personally I despise them and have zero trust in them.

I am still taking the Celexa as it works SO well for my IBS (not one episode since I started the Celexa). A Dr. at OSU Ross Heart Hospital where I had my tilt table test,said he has heard of cases where the celexa has been a cause of such events, although it is rare. I have an appt with my primary in 2 weeks to follow up all the cardio & tilt table tests and will discuss the Celexa connection with her then. by the way, I am also in north central Ohio.

Before ablation I had 50,000 pvc's daily possibly more but that's what it was on the day I had my Holter done, after ablation I'm down to 10,000 pvc's daily and VT runs, PAC's PSVT and some stuff like you with Bradycardia. I had to have a pacemaker/icd implanted but I'm one of those rare cases and have other problems. It may be helpful also to keep a journal of dates, times, symptoms if you have any and what you were doing at the time you have episodes.

I have started the program as well...but I was wondering can you take celexa and the phendimetrazine together??? DOES ANYONE KNOW??? he didint say anything about it and I forgot to ask...

zoloft, lexapro, xanax,celexa,etc) to see if that helps. Everyone reacts differently to med's and this may not be the right one for you. Also, speak to the pharmacist in regard to the interactions of the med's.

I have anxiety/panic disorder(3yrs) and sinus bradycardia. From time to time I feel fluttering sensations in my chest and pauses where it seems like my heart stops and the recharges it self, all lasting half a second to 3 or 4 seconds. Anyways I recently have had a set back and had an intense panic attack. Since then I have been in a world of anxiety. I'm a runner, but during times of anxiety it is tough for me to run.

No further tests were suggested related to the heart - in spite of my experiencing very low blood pressure, numerous heart palpitations, severe dyspnea, and bradycardia during my "panic attacks." During the (numerous) trips made to the ER over the years, my EKGs were always normal by the time I got to the hospital. I was told to go home and "relax" as palpitations were just part of Panic Disorder. In other words, was essentially written off as "a psych case.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SSRI-Crusaders We are a small group that is concerned that the whole truth about these drugs is not being given to the public.

EKG, Holter, and Echo. The EKG showed a few premature beats, and the Holter showed sinus tachycardia, sinus bradycardia during sleep (I was on a beta blocker at the time), ~4000 pacs, infrequent pvcs, and normal baseline rhythm. Overall I was told not to consider myself a cardiac patient and was diagnosed with anxiety disorder. I was prescribed celexa and have been taking 20mg/day for over 6 weeks now. I don't feel much better.

Convert the dose of SSRI you are on to an equivalent dose of Prozac liquid. Seroxat/Paxil 20mg, Efexor 75mg, Cipramil/Celexa 20mgs, Lustral/Zoloft 50mgs are equivalent to 20mg of Prozac liquid. The rationale for this is that Prozac has a very long half-life, which helps to minimise withdrawal problems. The liquid form permits the dose to be reduced more slowly than can be done with pills. 2. An alternative is to change to Clomipramine (Anafranil)100mgs per day.

Does she not trust you when you tell her how low your numbers were that she wants to see you have bradycardia for herself? It sounds like endangering the welfare of her patient to me and doing it with an even lower dose of the blood pressure raising Midodrine at the same time? This does not make sense to me. Please get a second opinion about this.

-Bradycardia (38-55 bpm) - Heart palpitations/PVC’s -Orthostatic Hypotension/intolerance -Light headed and dizzy (I feel like I’m about to pass out if I do anything physical or change my body position) -head pressure and tension headaches (especially in the back of my head) -low body temperature (95-98) -systolic hypertension (systolic BP is usually around 140-160 and diastolic is normal) -Low metabolism (easy and quick weight gain), high cholesterol -sleep problems (insomnia, broken sleep,

But later, when I hadn't been on that for months (stopped being effective for preventing migraines) but was on librium, my migraines seemed to be in remission until I started Celexa generic for the depression that came on, at which time the migraines came back with a vengeance. I don't take Celexa generic anymore though (haven't for years).

Ativan worked to stop attacks but it is not a permanent solution when you take them frequently so I used them until an SSRI kicked in. Welbutrin did nothing, but Celexa solved everything within 3 weeks so there can be unexpected hope for anyone. It is not a rule book so don't take false heart, however don't give up now either, just keep slogging and hoping. Don't compare your anxiety level to others and worry if yours is too deep, just work through your own situation.

“Stu is the one who has heart probs beginning with bradycardia 2005, had 1st pacemaker 2006, ablation for atrial flutter 2007, new symptoms Atrial fib” She is listed as being 38 years old, I am not sure of Stu’s age, I am sure not too different than hers. Imagine being thrust into wearing a Pacemaker, then having ablation, then atrial fibrillation. Others, such as Celeste77 have had extensive problems with her rhythm. You are normal.

I had a pacemaker/icd implanted due to my bradycardia and polymorphic vt episodes. It took almost a year for them to get settings right for me not to faint frequently...I fainted 3 times in the dr's office one day and they were doing that "hummm" thing they all do and said you shouldn't be fainting [really?]...lol I have my lower HR set to 57 now I think; maybe 60 from the last visit since I was fainting in the 50's HR.

On the advice of my shrink, I take it long enough to give my internal car alarm a chance to cool off, as the guy puts it. Zoloft is the most calming of the SSRIs that I have tried, though Celexa was OK. Lexapro made me a tad more nervous, and having read that Wellbutrin often has the same effect, I'm wary of that one, although it's fine for many people.

He has been diagnosed with autonomic dysfunction and autonomic neuropathy (initially uncontrolled hypertension and tachycardia even with meds, which then changed to hypotension and bradycardia; he currently has an autonomic diagnosis of orthostatic intolerance, excessive orthostatic tachycardia, excessivesupine bradycardia, hypotension and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.

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