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?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
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

3.8k views

Thank
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

3.8k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more