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My Heart Rate Has Been Between 55-60 Active And Resting
Question: my heart rate has been between 55-60 active and resting ever since i started on lexapro 6 weeks ago. Should i be concerned as everything i am searching is saying this could be bradycardia even when i feel anxiouss my heart rate doesnt rise like it use to before the medication
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that these heart rate values are within the normal ranges.
As long as you don't feel any shortness of breath or dizzines and normal daily physical performance there is no reason to panic about your heart.
Anyway, I would just recommend follow up every 3 months with resting ECG, in order to be sure that every thing is OK with your heart.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that these heart rate values are within the normal ranges.
As long as you don't feel any shortness of breath or dizzines and normal daily physical performance there is no reason to panic about your heart.
Anyway, I would just recommend follow up every 3 months with resting ECG, in order to be sure that every thing is OK with your heart.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Can lexapro be the cause of the lower heartrate
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
No, it doesn't lower the heart rate. Instead, it can lead to QT prolongation in ECG and predispose for ectopic heart beats, tachycardia or cardiac arrhythmia.
That is why I recommend follow up with resting ECG every 3 months.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr.Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
No, it doesn't lower the heart rate. Instead, it can lead to QT prolongation in ECG and predispose for ectopic heart beats, tachycardia or cardiac arrhythmia.
That is why I recommend follow up with resting ECG every 3 months.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr.Iliri
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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