Rockwall, TX
A 50-year-old female asked:
Heart rate has become slow 55-60 bpm, not athletic, what could be causing this? take 10 mg ramipril, 10 mg lexapro and 7.5 mg buspar (buspirone) twice daily.
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Ramipril?: Ramipril is an ace inhibitor that lowers blood pressure. Review with your prescribing doctor.
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Dr. Rick Koch commented
Cardiology 24 years experience
But ramapril should not lower heart rate
Jul 7, 2013
Dr. Franklin Schneideranswered
Cardiology 34 years experience
Toprol (metoprolol): Toprol, (metoprolol) and other beta blockers will slow your heart rate down. Despite the slower heart rate most people do not have any symptoms. If you are having side effects, talk with the provider who prescribed your medicine.
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Dr. Jack Rubinanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 50 years experience
Slow pulse and meds: None of the medications you are taking are known to cause bradycardia (b), a low pulse rate. See a cardiologist (c) and have some blood work taken to make sure you are not hypothyroid. The c may also want you to wear cardiac monitor to have it check your cardiac rhythm to see if you have any problems with the conduction system of your heart. B could be a sign of a serious problem. Good luck.
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