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Can Zolpidem Tartrate Be Taken For High Heart Rate?
hello, I am a male, 67 yrs old, with a heart condition (had a stent in 2006). I am also a type 2 diabetic. I have had periodic episodes of afib over the past 2 yrs. tonight I had excess sugar (brownies)and a couple of beers. I awoke an hour ago, checked my heart rate, it was 144, then 130, then 162, now it is back to normal. at 10 pm I took two sleep gummy aids which have melatonin in them. can I take one zolpidem tartrate now to help me go back to sleep?
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I would explain that Zolpidem is not contraindicated in your conditions, but it may mask your symptoms. If you are experiencing a high heart rate, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam, an ECG and some blood lab tests (complete blood count for anemia, blood electrolytes for possible imbalances, etc.), in order to exclude any possible cardiac arrhythmia, which can be life threatening.
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Can Zolpidem Tartrate Be Taken For High Heart Rate?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would explain that Zolpidem is not contraindicated in your conditions, but it may mask your symptoms. If you are experiencing a high heart rate, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam, an ECG and some blood lab tests (complete blood count for anemia, blood electrolytes for possible imbalances, etc.), in order to exclude any possible cardiac arrhythmia, which can be life threatening. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.