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Etizolam and Escitalopram with 60-65 bpm
Is it safe to take Etizolam and Escitalopram with 60-65 bpm? Or does it reduce your heart which can cause issues like cardiac arrest or bradycardia.
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Please understand that a persons heart rate is determined by multiple factors.People who engage in jobs with strenuous activities have a baseline heart rate of 50-55 bpm,and they don't have any symptoms.You should be worried only if your baseline heart rate earlier was much higher and now it has cone down.Both these drugs will independently cause and effect on heart rate only if you have any genetic cardiac conditions or a history of heart attack earlier.If you are still worried you can consult a cardiologist.Escitalopram is one of the mist commonly prescribed antidepressants and has not been considered as an unsafe drug from cardiac point of view
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You should be worried if you are experiencing any blackouts or dizziness frequently
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Take an ECG and get it evaluated by a cardio
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You can take both these medications, having this pulse rate
*If you feel more sedated during day time you can half the dose of etizolam
* In this hot and humid weather, you must take plenty of water, fruits, coconut water to hydrate yourself
* Avoid tea,coffee, cold drink, oily spicy food in this weather
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continue your medication, try to do relaxation exercises too
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Hi..it is safe in case no comorbidities are present. Will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online cor treatment
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Dr. Vettrivel Arul
Homoeopath
7 yrs exp
Salem
Etizolam and Escitalopram are often prescribed together to manage anxiety and depression. In most healthy individuals, a resting heart rate between 60 and 65 beats per minute is perfectly normal and not considered dangerous. Etizolam, being a sedative, can slightly lower your heart rate or cause drowsiness, while Escitalopram, though usually safe, has a rare risk of affecting heart rhythm (specifically QT interval prolongation). When used appropriately, these medicines are generally well-tolerated. However, combining them does call for attention to how your body responds, especially in the first few weeks.
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If you're feeling excessively tired, dizzy, faint, or are noticing skipped heartbeats, it would be wise to get a basic heart checkâlike an ECGâto make sure everything is normal. Do not stop or change the medicines on your own. Schedule a review with your prescribing doctor, especially if the sedation from Etizolam feels too strong or your anxiety symptoms arenât well controlled. A slow and supervised taper or adjustment may be needed. Also, check your latest electrolyte values (like potassium and magnesium), as imbalances can increase the risk of heart rhythm issues.
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Always take these medications at the same time daily, preferably without combining them with alcohol or other sedatives. Stay well hydrated and get regular sleep. Escitalopram should not be stopped suddenly, and Etizolam should only be continued long-term under strict supervision. If you're concerned about your pulse, track it daily for a few days and bring that record to your doctorâit helps them make informed decisions. A slow heart rate alone isn't harmful unless you have symptoms. So, unless you're feeling faint or lightheaded, there's no immediate cause for panic. But do follow up.
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