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What is the reason for my erratic heart palpitations?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 44-year-old female with heart issues and a family history of heart attacks and heart aneurysms. I have hypertension, and I have been treated with Norvasc 5 mg and Metoprolol 25 mg in the morning and 12.5 mg in the evening. I also have PVCs, PACs, and occasional SVT. I quit smoki... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The cause of your palpitations seems to be the use of GABA (gamma-Aminobutyric acid). One of the side effects of GABA is anxiety and anxiety is a big cause of palpitations. This is why the Holter monitor is not showing anything to indicate a problem. In the case of d... Read Full »
I took GABA supplement and I am unable to sleep. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I took gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) supplement and I am unable to sleep. If I fall asleep, I am only sleeping for a few hours, and then I am waking up. I did not start experiencing this issue until I took the GABA supplement. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid) supplements can both, make one go to sleep and keep awake. As for now, I suggest you wait for a few hours until the effect of the medicine wears off. I suggest you do not take the GABA supplements by yourself. Read Full »