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My boyfriend is 23, his heart has been racing and pounding (130bpm) for hours at a time. they've done ekgs and larazipam, now a effxor. nothings works?
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If not done: A complete medical workup including drug/alcohol use, otc medications, height weight, family history, lab work to include thyroid studies, 24 hour urine for vma, and 24-48 hour cardiac event monitor would be very helpful.
Answered 1/17/2014
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