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A member asked:
Could heart flutter be a side effect of pain medication such as morphine?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Unlikely: Pain itself can cause elevated heart rate and palpitations, but opiated don't typically cause fluttering or palpitations. I would check further with your doctor to ensure there's not some other issue here.
Answered 3/16/2017
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Heart flutter: Not usually - however opioids can cause heart rhythm issues in a very small number of patients. Your description of flutter should not be confused with the medical (a doctors) understanding which is life threatening. I think you mean palpitation.
Answered 11/2/2012
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