A member asked:

I have 1st deg. av block with intermittent 3rd degree my dr has me on lisinopril for high bp. he just suggested midorine for palpitations. is this ok?

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Dr. Harinder Gill answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Heart block;midodrin: It is inappropriate to have 3rd degree heart block;it is not indicated to use midodrine as intended

Answered 7/29/2014

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not sure: That you really mean 3rd degree heart block, as unless there is a readily reversible cause that will allow this to resolve this is commonly treated with a pacemaker. Not only that midodrine can cause hypertension so it would be a bit atypical for you to be on lisinopril to lower your blood pressure and midodrine for palpitations. Sounds like we need more information. Best of luck.

Answered 7/29/2014

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