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Why does my heart feel like its pounding out of my chest. just checked my blood pressure is 136/81. they gave me a shot at my primary for allergies?

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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Heart pounding: If the "shot" you received for allergies was Adrenalin (epinephrine) this has a common side effect of having the heart beat faster and stronger. This side effect should gradually resolve on its own. If the "shot" was something other than epinephrine, return to your doctor for further evaluation.

Dr Selter agreed

Answered 2/11/2016

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A member asked:

Why does my heart feel like its pounding out of my chest. just checked my blood pressure is 136/81. they gave me a shot at my primary for allergies?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Dr Selter agreed

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