Question 1

can sleeping pills cause heartburn? i took diazepam for 5 days in a row and now experiencing heart burn.

Accepted Answer

Diazepam: Indigestion can occur. https://www.drugs.com/sfx/diazepam-side-effects.html

Question 2

can someone with a heart murmur take a xanax (alprazolam) and a sleeping pill?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Unless you're dying with end-stage congestive heart failure (hopefully not), the murmur is not an issue.  However, Xanax (alprazolam) and sleeping pills have additive sedative effects (with respiratory depression) and should not be used together, just as alcohol should also be avoided with their use.

Question 3

i was running off of 1 hour of sleep and drank some espresso.my heart felt like it was beating weird, skipping beats and beating irregular. dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Caffeine: Sounds like you may have had a reaction to caffeine.  It should be checked by your physician.

Question 4

i have had extremly bad heart burn for the last couple of weeks.  i have tried heart butn pills but it doesnt help. the heart burn is the worst when i try to sleep at night.

heart burn?

Accepted Answer

Heartburn: Heartburn or reflux should respond to omeprazole or famotidine. Carafate helps. Avoid alcohol,caffeine,nicotine, aspirin,or anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen or naproxen. Sleep with your chest higher than your abdomen. If you're not completely sure that your symptom is heartburn and are experiencing recurrent chest distress, see a physician or gastroenterologist for evaluation &amp;treatmen

Question 5

anxious and depersonalized all day today, couldn't sleep, just took .25 ativan (lorazepam), (lorazepam) heart rate is already 60s, afraid it's going to make it lower.. is ativan (lorazepam) dangerous at such a small dose for your heart?

Accepted Answer

Not dangerous: Ativan (lorazepam) is generally not dangerous for your heart, especially at such a low dose. However, if your heart rate is that low I would definitely suggest that you not take any more ativan (lorazepam) and that you see your prescribing doctor as soon as possible. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water.

Question 6

i've been more anxious lately, had meds changed and less sleep. i'm getting racing heart beats and skipped beats. is this dangerous ? my echo is norma

Accepted Answer

Hello: See that you are on xanax, Lyrica (pregabalin) and mirtzapine. Please let your prescribing doctor know about how your symptoms have changed since your medications were changed.

Question 7

i tried everything  i could for sleep, sleep pills,  heart function,  blood  work, sleep studies and many more, what else  could i do to fix my sleep?

Accepted Answer

Sleep hygiene: Check the National Sleep Foundation website for more tips on good sleep hygiene: https://sleepfoundation.org.  Avoid caffeine after noon, and avoid alcohol in the evening. Set regular sleep/wake times and stick to them. No screen time 1 hr prior to bedtime. No screens in the bedroom. Dark, quiet room. Get pets to sleep elsewhere. Shower before bed to raise body temp. Exercise early in the day.

Question 8

i took a ranitidine pill at 2 am it's is now 5 am and i still have heart burn and can't sleep what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Gastritis?: Might need to visit your doctor in the  morning, but meanwhile try glass of cold skimmed milk with ginger, peppermint or caraway.

Question 9

my sister. 
can on get heart problems due to taking to many diet pills and not sleeping well and mixing with energy drinks  sometimes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Heart problems are a danger with diet pills and energy drinks. Have her see Physician to help her find other ways.

Question 10

i was sleeping just now and woke up with my heart racing . is that dangerous or harmful for my heart ? my echo and ekg's were normal i hav anxiety.

Accepted Answer

See doctor: Recoomend tom see doctor for more daily long term med if your sx not control with above med.It would not be good for your heart or your help if sx continues because it would affect our daily living, decision makings and make your heart over stress as well.

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Can sleeping pills cause heartburn? i took diazepam for 5 days in a row and now experiencing heart burn.

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Can someone with a heart murmur take a xanax (alprazolam) and a sleeping pill?

A member asked:

I was running off of 1 hour of sleep and drank some espresso.my heart felt like it was beating weird, skipping beats and beating irregular. dangerous?

A member asked:

I have had extremly bad heart burn for the last couple of weeks. i have tried heart butn pills but it doesnt help. the heart burn is the worst when i try to sleep at night. heart burn?

A member asked:

Anxious and depersonalized all day today, couldn't sleep, just took .25 ativan (lorazepam), (lorazepam) heart rate is already 60s, afraid it's going to make it lower.. is ativan (lorazepam) dangerous at such a small dose for your heart?

A member asked:

I've been more anxious lately, had meds changed and less sleep. i'm getting racing heart beats and skipped beats. is this dangerous ? my echo is norma

A member asked:

I tried everything i could for sleep, sleep pills, heart function, blood work, sleep studies and many more, what else could i do to fix my sleep?

A member asked:

I took a ranitidine pill at 2 am it's is now 5 am and i still have heart burn and can't sleep what should i do?

A member asked:

My sister. can on get heart problems due to taking to many diet pills and not sleeping well and mixing with energy drinks sometimes?

A member asked:

I was sleeping just now and woke up with my heart racing . is that dangerous or harmful for my heart ? my echo and ekg's were normal i hav anxiety.

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