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My sitting hr has been ranging in the 50sdropped as low as 45 and i went to the er. ekg was normal. i take lyrica for nerve pain could this cause my hr to drop? i also take paxil and amlodipinei use a cpap can this cause bradycardia as well?

Q: my sitting hr has been ranging in the 50sdropped as low as 45 and i went to the er. ekg was normal. i take lyrica for nerve pain could this cause my hr to drop? i also take paxil and amlodipinei use a cpap can this cause bradycardia as well?

: If one is not having symptoms, and if the heart rate increases with walking and jogging, a heart rate of 40's-50's can be normal. Persons who are very active, especially runners, tend to have a lower heart rate. One should discuss the question of a low heart rate with their physician.

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If one is not having symptoms, and if the heart rate increases with walking and jogging, a heart rate of 40's-50's can be normal. Persons who are very active, especially runners, tend to have a lower heart rate. One should discuss the question of a low heart rate with their physician.

Answered 2/17/2023

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A member asked:

My sitting hr has been ranging in the 50sdropped as low as 45 and i went to the er. ekg was normal. i take lyrica for nerve pain could this cause my hr to drop? i also take paxil and amlodipinei use a cpap can this cause bradycardia as well?

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