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Regularly Consume Whiskey, Taking Trika After An Episode Of Palpitations. Should I Continue This Medicine?
I have been taking two pegs of good indian whiskey for the past 20 yrs. almost regulairy except religious days. I experiecd palpitation for the first time in 1996. This was happening not regularily but at times. Last incidence took place in 2005/06 and after that i never faced this problem. This subsided on taking Trika 0.25 mg. Please comment on the reasons and advise for further continuation/discontinuation. Vijay Dogra
Wed, 31 Oct 2012
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Welcome to HCM
You are taking alcohol for last 20 years it is long time, Palpitation occured many years back are you taking Trika regularly this is bezodizepine anti axiety drug and causes dependence so it should be discontinued.Palpitation go for cardiac check up with ECG and Holter Monitoring, to find any cardiac abnormality.
You should undertake a medical check up to see that every thing is fine if not yet done and at least alcohol should be used in moderation or if possible to quit.
It all depend on your age as you have not mentioned age, Routine CBC,FBS,PPBS,Liver Function Test includung GGT,Lipid Profile , Sonography of Abdomen,TMT etc may be done.
If you smoke also it should be discontinued,
If you are over weight try to reduce weight.
Take Care
Good luck to you
Welcome to HCM
You are taking alcohol for last 20 years it is long time, Palpitation occured many years back are you taking Trika regularly this is bezodizepine anti axiety drug and causes dependence so it should be discontinued.Palpitation go for cardiac check up with ECG and Holter Monitoring, to find any cardiac abnormality.
You should undertake a medical check up to see that every thing is fine if not yet done and at least alcohol should be used in moderation or if possible to quit.
It all depend on your age as you have not mentioned age, Routine CBC,FBS,PPBS,Liver Function Test includung GGT,Lipid Profile , Sonography of Abdomen,TMT etc may be done.
If you smoke also it should be discontinued,
If you are over weight try to reduce weight.
Take Care
Good luck to you
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