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How to overcome increased heart rate from substance intake?

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Hello doctor,

I am a 25-year-old female who is 6 feet tall and weighs 260 pounds. I have severe anxiety and paranoia as a consequence of my use of meth. I am not in pain or anything, but I am quite worried. My pulse rate is 130 bpm, and my blood pressure is 160/80 mmHg, according to my wrist monitor.

My resting heart rate is normally 88 beats/minute, and my blood pressure is usually 125/60 mmHg. I take Zoloft 150 mg and Buspar 30 mg and I was supposed to take Seroquel 50 mg for sleep, but I rarely do as it exhausts me till the next day. Normally, I only take cocaine once every three months, but I was unable to find any this time, so the dealer gave me meth instead, which is how I acquired it. I have a 1 mg Xanax, but I am not sure whether mixing it is a smart idea, and I do not want to put further strain on my heart. Should I use Aspirin to reduce my heart rate? Would that be okay? Please help.

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Amiya Kumar Chattopadhyay

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Amiya Kumar Chattopadhyay is an experienced Cardiologist with advanced certifications, including DTM&H, Diploma in Cardiology, and PGDCHC. He specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cardiovascular diseases, offering patient-centered care with a focus on heart health management and lifestyle modification. With his extensive expertise, Dr. Chattopadhyay is committed to delivering comprehensive cardiac care tailored to each patient’s needs.

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Hello,

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Aspirin (thrombolytic) has no effect on heart rate. It is pointless to take it. You should avoid using substances like cocaine, which are hazardous to your heart and raise your blood pressure and heart rate. As a solution to your problem, I recommend that you take a stress management course.

I hope this helps.

Please revert so I can assist you further.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At November 25, 2023
Reviewed At November 11, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Amiya Kumar Chattopadhyay is an experienced Cardiologist with advanced certifications, including DTM&H, Diploma in Cardiology, and PGDCHC. He specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cardiovascular diseases, offering patient-centered care with a focus on heart health management and lifestyle modification. With his extensive expertise, Dr. Chattopadhyay is committed to delivering comprehensive cardiac care tailored to each patient’s needs.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Amiya Kumar Chattopadhyay is an experienced Cardiologist with advanced certifications, including DTM&H, Diploma in Cardiology, and PGDCHC. He specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cardiovascular diseases, offering patient-centered care with a focus on heart health management and lifestyle modification. With his extensive expertise, Dr. Chattopadhyay is committed to delivering comprehensive cardiac care tailored to each patient’s needs.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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