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Is Fluctuating Pulse Rate Normal After Drinking Caffeine?

i drank a bunch of caffeine two days ago, and i'm under some stress. i woke up early wed morning with an irregular pulse/rapid pulse which has continued for a little over a day now. I took my resting blood pressure/pulse rate just now, and my blood pressure readout was 177/78 and my pulse was 89-94. I this continues should i go to the hospital, or should i go ahead an make a trip? i don't have insurance.
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Hi,

Regarding your concern, I would explain that your blood pressure values are a little high. Is your heart rhythm regular or irregular? Your symptoms seem to be related to caffeine intake. I would recommend having some rest, lying down and taking deep breath for a couple of hours.

You should avoid physical activity which can cause further raise in blood pressure and heart rate. If blood pressure values do not improve in the next hours, it would be necessary going to the ER.

Hope to have been helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing good health,

Regards,
Dr. Iliri
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Is Fluctuating Pulse Rate Normal After Drinking Caffeine?

Hi, Regarding your concern, I would explain that your blood pressure values are a little high. Is your heart rhythm regular or irregular? Your symptoms seem to be related to caffeine intake. I would recommend having some rest, lying down and taking deep breath for a couple of hours. You should avoid physical activity which can cause further raise in blood pressure and heart rate. If blood pressure values do not improve in the next hours, it would be necessary going to the ER. Hope to have been helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing good health, Regards, Dr. Iliri