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“I have a rapid heart rate?”

I am waiting on my appointment with a cardiologist for a full workup. Today I was prescribed prednisone for an ear infection. I took it with dinner about 2 hours ago. For the last hour, my heart rate has averaged about 114. While I was cooking dinner, I was pouring sweat. Then I cooked off, after about 15 mins, but am starting to sweat some again and my mouth is really dry. Should I be concerned?

Female | 50 years old
Complaint duration: 1 day
Medications: Lisinipril, Restoril, wellbutrin, escitalipram daily..prednisone and amoxacillian for my ear infection
Conditions: Swollen ankles, increased resting heart rate, high blood pressure, insomnia, fibromyalgia, anxiety/depression

1 Answer

You did not mention how long you have been on escitalipram or your menopausal status, however, post-marketing reports indicate that escitalipram or Lexapro can cause heart rhythm disturbances including too fast, too slow, and arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation. Be sure to keep your cardiology appointment and call your pcp if you have problems before your cardiology appointment.
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