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Can Medication Cause Dropped Heart Beats?

Hi! I recently lost over 60 lbs. About 2 months ago I became dizzy when laying down at night and when lifting my head off the pillow in the morning. I realized I was taking the same dose of blood pressure medicine that was prescribed at my original weight. I had my blood pressure taken and it was very low, as was my pulse rate. I reduced the dosage by 1/2 and the dizziness was greatly reduced, but I still feel I am over-medicated. This morning I had an EKG done at my new doctor s office and was told I have 2nd degree SA block due to dropped heart beats. I have never had any heart issues in the past. Can this have something to do with being over-medicated with Norvasc (Amlodopine)? I also take Synthroid, as my Thyroid shut down years ago, and I have a nodule on my thyroid. I also take Wellbutrin (Bupropin) for depression/anxiety. Any ideas? Thanks
Wed, 12 Feb 2014
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Sudden weight loss can not be due to amlodepine or thyroid medications. I would recommend you to check if there is any infection foci or any other disease. I would recommend you to go to a doc and get checkup. Also weakness is also due to this sudden weight loss. What about your diet, are you feeling like not eating food as you used to before loosing this weight.
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Can Medication Cause Dropped Heart Beats?

Sudden weight loss can not be due to amlodepine or thyroid medications. I would recommend you to check if there is any infection foci or any other disease. I would recommend you to go to a doc and get checkup. Also weakness is also due to this sudden weight loss. What about your diet, are you feeling like not eating food as you used to before loosing this weight.