Question 1

why does my heart beat fast and flushing after drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Are you Asian?  : There is a condition due to inability to metabolize alcohol call alcohol flush syndrome. Around 30% of asian descend people have it. Associated with flush, erythema and tachycardia.

Question 2

heart beats fast and thumping after drinking alcohol, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

PLEASE KEEP : Extra well hydrated when you drink. The amount of alcohol makes a difference too so keep the amounts low.

Question 3

what could cause rapid heart beat and flushing after drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Intoxication: Alcohol causes many health problems such as dehydration that can cause a rapid heart rate.  There also is a condition known as the holiday heart syndrome that happens the day after a heavy night of drinking this is usually a sign of mild withdrawels, if these are happening to you see a doctor anyway to do an ekg and other tests to make sure its not more serous.

Question 4

how to get a fast heart beat besides exercising and drinking caffeine ?

Accepted Answer

So many ways!: Fever, anemia, pain, anxiety, panic/fright, asthma inhalers, amphetamines, cocaine, hemorrhage, excess thyroid hormone, infection, epinephrine, dehydration, congestive heart failure, carbon monoxide poisoning - there are many more: i can't think of them all!

Question 5

heart pains and fast heart beat when angry, in fear, after run when intoxicated by alcohol and coffee?

Accepted Answer

Life: This all sounds like a normal human experience. Your body is talking to you. Are you listening?

Question 6

is it highly dangerious to drink alcohol with a slow heart beat?

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How much etoh?: In general no as many athletic and young people have lower heart rates.

Question 7

can i mix claritin, (loratadine) pepcid complete and drink alcohol? i have the asian flush as they call it and get rapid heart beat, headache, red flush+warmth.

Accepted Answer

You can, but…: The Asian flush, as you term it , is caused by an enzyme which makes you metabolize alcohol into acetaldehyde. Since this is a genetic issue, Pepcid and Claritin (loratadine) will not help, although you can take them with alcohol in reasonable doses. Also, there is an increased risk of esophageal cancer with alcohol intake in patients with the Asian flush, so  you should avoid regular drinking. Good luck.

Question 8

is it normal to have heart rate around 160rpbm on pulse oximeter when drinking any type of alcohol even a little bit triggers increase in heart rate above 100.i have irregular heart beat despite alcohol intake and take omeprazole for gerd?

Accepted Answer

: Alcohol can trigger tachycardia. If you already have an irregular heartbeat and you know that alcohol has this effect on you I would highly recommend that you stop drinking alcohol. Repeat bouts of Tachycardia can cause problems including: fainting, weakness, stroke, heart failure, heart attack and sudden death.

Question 9

i got a fast heart rate after drinking alcohol how can i slow it down and why does it happen?

Accepted Answer

The fast heart rate: probably occurs as a physiological response to the vasodilatation caused by the alcohol. It should slow down naturally as the alcohol metabolizes out of your system. You could try hydrating significantly before drinking or drinking less alcohol.

Question 10

the day after drinking alcohol i feel panicky and sometimes faint and hot. and my heart beats faster. why?

Accepted Answer

Withdrawal: If you are a heavy frequent user of alcohol you may be going through withdrawal which includes increased anxiety heart palpitations and feeling flushed. You may want to seek out a psychiatrist and see a doctor to evaluate further.

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How to get a fast heart beat besides exercising and drinking caffeine ?

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Heart pains and fast heart beat when angry, in fear, after run when intoxicated by alcohol and coffee?

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Is it highly dangerious to drink alcohol with a slow heart beat?

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Can i mix claritin, (loratadine) pepcid complete and drink alcohol? i have the asian flush as they call it and get rapid heart beat, headache, red flush+warmth.

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Is it normal to have heart rate around 160rpbm on pulse oximeter when drinking any type of alcohol even a little bit triggers increase in heart rate above 100.i have irregular heart beat despite alcohol intake and take omeprazole for gerd?

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I got a fast heart rate after drinking alcohol how can i slow it down and why does it happen?

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The day after drinking alcohol i feel panicky and sometimes faint and hot. and my heart beats faster. why?

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