Dr. Isaac Gana
Cardiology
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am a 49-year-old male with a weight of 220 pounds and height of 5' 9". I exercise Cardio regularly however carry a little extra weight. I suffer from anxiety and are presently on inderal lyrica and Prozac. Over the past two weeks I have noticed my resting heart rate on my smart watch is about 48 bpm. Traditionally it has been around 58 bpm. Other than anxiety I do not have any symptoms. What could be the causes of this and is this of concern?
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concerns, do not worry you will be fine. The Inderal you are taking is what is reducing your heart rate. A 48 bpm to 58 bpm is not bad so long you are not experiencing symptoms like fainting or shortness you are fine. I advise you to continue to monitor your pulse to make sure your heart rate is not dangerously low. For now it is not a cause for concern.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
I have been taking Inderal at the same dose for 15 years. Which I am sure does not reduce my heart rate to some extent. However why would this drug suddenly reduce my heart rate in the last 2 weeks? I am lying on the couch and the heart rate is 47. It has never been that low before. Please advise.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
The fact that you are experiencing reduced heart rate after 15 years of taking Inderal does not mean it is not the cause. In some cases side effects from medications can occur after a long period of time from the use of a medication, coupled also with the fact that you are gradually aging, with regular involvement and your cardio exercises will also bring down your heart rate. As long as you do not begin to feel dizzy or shortness of breath I can totally assure you that you are fine and do not need any investigation. Best regards.
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