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What Causes Elevated Heart Rate While On Metoprolol And Synthroid?
how does Metoprolol react with synthroid? Since I was put on this medication for atrial tachycardia one year ago my heart rate has been resting 44-60. I have gained 10 pounds even though I walk about 12,000-16000 steps a day and have added 2 exercise classes in. I am 62 years old. A registered nurse
Usually there are no interactions seen between metaprolol and synthroid. As you're a nurse I'll explain you what might be happening in your case. In a very few population thyroid drugs cause increase in hepatic metabolism and lead to decreased effectiveness of beta blockers. Hence you might be facing a lack of efficacy of metaprolol leading to increased heart rate which is controlled by metaprolol. Usually it shouldn't cause you much worry if there is no symptoms.
Consult your doctor for a change in medication if the symptoms worsen.
Dr. Karan Shekar.
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What Causes Elevated Heart Rate While On Metoprolol And Synthroid?
Hello! Usually there are no interactions seen between metaprolol and synthroid. As you re a nurse I ll explain you what might be happening in your case. In a very few population thyroid drugs cause increase in hepatic metabolism and lead to decreased effectiveness of beta blockers. Hence you might be facing a lack of efficacy of metaprolol leading to increased heart rate which is controlled by metaprolol. Usually it shouldn t cause you much worry if there is no symptoms. Consult your doctor for a change in medication if the symptoms worsen. Dr. Karan Shekar.