Question 1

i am on verapimil for heart arrythmias. i understand i shouldn't eat grapefruit. are there any other foods that are problematic with this medication?

Accepted Answer

No other foods: Avoid or limit ethanol use, as verapamil can increase blood levels. There are herbal supplements you should avoid, if verapamil is being used to treat high blood pressure. However, this is not relevant if you are taking it only for rate control of a supraventricular tachyarrhythmia.

Question 2

not on any medication, sometimes ibuprofen for headache/cramps. healthy at 138 lbs, 5'1". sometimes heart burn. grapefruit/juice 3x after meals. safe?

Accepted Answer

See below: Safe, but it may make your heartburn worse.

Question 3

i feel like i have heart burn but medication doesn't help. hard to eat. i feel full. my stomach gets pins and needles. i have lost 6lbs. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: whatever it is you need to see your doctor and be worked up to find out the cause

Question 4

does general tachycardia (i know that is probably not a medical term) run in families? whenever we take certain types of medications (i.e. naproxen, zofran, etc.), drink alcohol, or eat certain foods, our hearts race. is it a specific gene that causes thi

Accepted Answer

Not likely: I am not aware of any gene that selects for generalized sinus tachycardia. I am familiar with clusters of atrial fibrillation that seem famiilial.

Question 5

family history of heart disease, don't smoke drink or do drugs. i'm 50yrs old what exercises should i do and what foods to eat to keep  arteries clean?

Accepted Answer

Any exercise: For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 6

are you still higher risk if your heart function is normal on medication?

Accepted Answer

Heart function : More information is needed. What is the risk you are concerned about and what medication?

Question 7

what causes heart palpatations in a 23yo female not taking drugs or on medication?

Accepted Answer

Stress?: Many causes - stress, thyroid abnormality or heart abnormality.  If the palpitations are bothersome, last longer than a few seconds or cause any symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath or dizziness see a doctor soon.

Question 8

heart medication question. what happens in heat if on diuretic?

Accepted Answer

Increase H2O or redu: You have to compensate the water loss via sweat due to excess heat by either increase oral replacement of water/fluids, or reduce/stop the diuretic, or u may need to do both depending on severity of heat and duration of exposure. It is a rather complicated balance and u must do that diligently or you may get in trouble with dehydration or fluid overload. Use a weight-scale. Good luck.

Question 9

why do heart patients need medication all the time?

Accepted Answer

Prevention/Treatment: Depending on the heart condition, patients need various types of medications to reduce symptoms of their heart disease or to reduce the chance for further heart episodes.. Common classes of medications include aspirin, beta blockers, ace inhibitors, statins, and diuretics.

Question 10

medications to avoid with my heart condition--need list?

Accepted Answer

Pseudofed: It would depend on the specifics of your heart condition.  The most common over-the-counter medicines that affect people with heart issues are those that contain pseudo-ephedrine, commonly called pseudofed.   These are usually cold and flu preparations.   Ask the pharmacist to direct you to brands without pseudofed, or look for ones labelled "hbp", as this typically means its safe for heart pts.

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Can i eat grapefruit while on heart medication

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I am on verapimil for heart arrythmias. i understand i shouldn't eat grapefruit. are there any other foods that are problematic with this medication?

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Not on any medication, sometimes ibuprofen for headache/cramps. healthy at 138 lbs, 5'1". sometimes heart burn. grapefruit/juice 3x after meals. safe?

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I feel like i have heart burn but medication doesn't help. hard to eat. i feel full. my stomach gets pins and needles. i have lost 6lbs. what is it?

A member asked:

Does general tachycardia (i know that is probably not a medical term) run in families? whenever we take certain types of medications (i.e. naproxen, zofran, etc.), drink alcohol, or eat certain foods, our hearts race. is it a specific gene that causes thi

A member asked:

Family history of heart disease, don't smoke drink or do drugs. i'm 50yrs old what exercises should i do and what foods to eat to keep arteries clean?

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Are you still higher risk if your heart function is normal on medication?

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What causes heart palpatations in a 23yo female not taking drugs or on medication?

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Heart medication question. what happens in heat if on diuretic?

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Why do heart patients need medication all the time?

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Medications to avoid with my heart condition--need list?

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