Question 1

is slow heart rate when first waking up a cause for concern?

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Only if symptoms: As long as your heart rate is not causing you to be lightheaded our pass out, it shouldn't be a major issue... But i would check with your doctor to be certain there isn't some other problem.

Question 2

is having a slow heart rate when first waking up in the morning a cause for concern?

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Generally not: If you feel well, a slow resting heart rate is usually a sign of a healthy, or "conditioned" heart. Athletes commonly have resting heart rates below 60 beats per minute (bradycardia). However, if the rhythm is not normal (sinus), or you don't feel well, bradycardia may be a sign of heart disease.  If you don't feel well, check with your doctor, or er and have an electrocardiogram done.  Dr. Mike.

Question 3

can bradycardia cause memory loss? so for instance if you had a slow heart rate yesterday that you can't remember it well the next day?

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Would not be answer: Many normal people have slow heart rates, and unless you developed a profound heart slowing, this would not cause problems with memory.  But if you fainted or had change in heart rhythm due to seizure activity, that might cause periods of amnesia.  If this is repetitive, best you get this assessed.

Question 4

what drugs, vitamin supplements cause slow heart rate?

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Beta-blockers: Beta-blockers are drugs that slow down the heart rate. Do not attempt to slow your heart rate on your own other than through regular exercise. Consult a physician if you have a rapid heart rate.

Question 5

which drugs, vitamin supplements, or techniques cause slow heart rate?

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Many drugs: Many drugs can slow your heart rate, including beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, lithium, Cimetidine (tagamet), among many others.
Heart rate can also be slowed through mind-body techniques like yoga and meditation.  Supplements and vitamins will not generally cause a slow heart rate.

Question 6

how much toothpaste would be an overdose to even cause shock, slow heart rate, heart attack, and convulsions?

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See below: No amount of tooth paste is likely to cause these symptoms.

Question 7

sinus bradycardia otherwise normal ekg, the slow heart rate something to be concerned with ian  not an athlete 6"2 201 slim exercise regime

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Expected.: An asymptomatic resting sinus bradycardia in an athletically fit individual is a normal expectation.

Question 8

can a slow heart rate cause water retention? just looking for some answers, as i have suffered for years with this problem, and know i do have a slow heart rate, also pac which they say are benign.

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Generally : Generally no, as long as your heart function, specifically both the squeezing (systolic function) and relaxing (diastolic function) are normal. If those have not been evaluated previously then you can discuss getting an echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) with your doctor. There are many things that can  cause leg swelling, not just heart issues, including medication side effects and  vascular issues in the legs.

Question 9

i had an ekg and the cardiologist said i had a slow heart rate. is this a concern? i have been taking xanax (alprazolam) 0.25 mg for  years. can xanax (alprazolam) do this?

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How slow??: It depends "how slow" your heart rate was on the ekg.  People who are very physically conditioned may have slower resting heart rates than others.  Xanax (alprazolam) is not known to cause heart conduction disturbances or slow heart rate, unless perhaps anxiety-related tachycardia resolves because xanax (alprazolam) helps your anxiety.  Please ask the cardiologist what s/he meant, and whether the findings are "a concern.".

Question 10

i have been dieting and in recent months lost around 15 lbs. i take blood pressure medicine and i have been waking up in the middle of the night with internal trembling and low blood pressure and a slow heart rate, feeling terrible. what should i do?

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: You should see your MD. And do dieting under supervision

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What drugs, vitamin supplements cause slow heart rate?

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How much toothpaste would be an overdose to even cause shock, slow heart rate, heart attack, and convulsions?

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Sinus bradycardia otherwise normal ekg, the slow heart rate something to be concerned with ian not an athlete 6"2 201 slim exercise regime

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Can a slow heart rate cause water retention? just looking for some answers, as i have suffered for years with this problem, and know i do have a slow heart rate, also pac which they say are benign.

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I had an ekg and the cardiologist said i had a slow heart rate. is this a concern? i have been taking xanax (alprazolam) 0.25 mg for years. can xanax (alprazolam) do this?

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I have been dieting and in recent months lost around 15 lbs. i take blood pressure medicine and i have been waking up in the middle of the night with internal trembling and low blood pressure and a slow heart rate, feeling terrible. what should i do?

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