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Are Heart Palpitations After Taking Higher Dose Of Buspar Normal?

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Posted on Tue, 14 Mar 2017
Question: I took 10 Mg of buspar and had heart palpitations which I did not have when on 5 Mg. Is this unusual when upping the dose. The higher dose was prescribed by my doctor to treat my anxiety.
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to anxiety.

Sometimes the increase of the dose can lead to increased irritability and anxiety.

But these adverse effects disappear later.

Another way to avoid these adverse effects would be to increase the dose slowly or gradually.

Besides, anxiety or a panic attack can also lead to this symptomatology.

Nevertheless, there is nothing to worry about.

Your symptoms are not indicative of any serious medical condition.

Hope to have been helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri

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Are Heart Palpitations After Taking Higher Dose Of Buspar Normal?

Brief Answer: I would explain as follows: Detailed Answer: Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to anxiety. Sometimes the increase of the dose can lead to increased irritability and anxiety. But these adverse effects disappear later. Another way to avoid these adverse effects would be to increase the dose slowly or gradually. Besides, anxiety or a panic attack can also lead to this symptomatology. Nevertheless, there is nothing to worry about. Your symptoms are not indicative of any serious medical condition. Hope to have been helpful! Kind regards, Dr. Iliri