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Does Nortryptline Cause Increased Pulse Rate?
I'm 49, 5' 1" and weigh 180, and take nortryptline for migraine headaches. I also have HBP and take lisinopril. My resting pulse is always over 110 - often 120 even after lying in bed for an hour at night. Is this dangerous? Could it be caused by the Nortryptline?
Fri, 4 Nov 2016
Nortriptyline can cause increase in heart rate. If the heart rate is above 100 for many readings, I would suggest my patient for a cardiology workaround to detect any abnormal rhythms.
If there are no abnormalities and risk factors for cardiac diseases are minimal, I would continue nortriptyline. Or else other medications like propranolol, flunarazine can be substituted.
Do discuss the above options with your specialist. Hope I have answered your queries. Thanks.
If there are no abnormalities and risk factors for cardiac diseases are minimal, I would continue nortriptyline. Or else other medications like propranolol, flunarazine can be substituted.
Do discuss the above options with your specialist. Hope I have answered your queries. Thanks.
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