Date Posted:22:34:17 09/06/11 Tue Author:Julio Subject: Re: Prednisone and Tachycardia In reply to:
Dena
's message, "Re: Prednisone and Tachycardia" on 06:36:34 12/19/06 Tue
Nice to know about this. Thank you all for the info.
I went to the doctor and I was diagnosed with an asthmatic allergic reaction to pollen and outside allergens, on top I had a low level of bronchitis, he put me on 60 mg of prednisone and I couldn't sleep, and noticed my resting heart rate was through the roof(125bmp). I was starting to freak out until I read this. I guess I can sleep now (...NOT), but at least it calms me down.
>>>Does prednisone use cause tachycardia (rapid heart
>>>beat) and if so how long does it last once the
>>>prednisone is stopped?
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>>Oh YES!!
>>Tachycardia and palpatations go hand-in-hand with
>>steroids. Sometimes it's hard to tell because other
>>meds(asthma) can cause it too. When you combine them
>>it increases the effect. Whenever someone tells me
>>they are taking steroids for the first time, I always
>>warn them about the heartrate/palpatations,
>>insomnia,and mood swings.
>>That way they don't think they're going nuts or dying.
>>The duration of side effects varies from person to
>>person.
>>becki
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>Thanks so much, Becki, for the info. It has been
>scaring me. I went to a Dr (not the one that put me on
>it) and he gave me Nadolol but I took it once and it
>wiped me out. Hard to work when you're like that. I
>feel like I need something but have just been trying
>to stick it out. I pray it's not a permanent
>condition. Any other advice would be greatly
>appreciated! Thank you.
