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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Causes Of Irregular Heartbeat

Cluster headache med may cause heart problems

October 03, 2008
High doses of verapamil may cause an irregular heartbeat in some patients who take the medication for cluster headaches, according to a recent study. One in five patients in the small study had a disorder of the heart's regular rhythmic beating while taking verapamil. Some of the trade names that verapamil is sold under include Calan, Verelan, or Covera. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Migraine Prevention - Generic Topamax Approved
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...cause symptoms such as tiredness, loss of appetite, irregular heartbeat, and impaired... Read more »

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Anxiety Medications: Elavil
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...experiencing heart problems, such as palpitations, irregular heartbeat, talk with your doctor... Read more »

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Anxiety Medications: Effexor
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...Heart disease or other heart problems, including irregular heart beat High blood pressure... Read more »

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And Now: Avandia Linked to Poor Bone Health
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

...bone-health drug Fosamax with atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat.   Let's dig in.  ... Read more »

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The Link Between Anxiety and Sleep Disorders
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health Expert

...also be at risk for heart disease (heart failure, irregular heartbeat, heart attack), high blood... Read more »

Health Guide

Arrhythmia Patient Guide
...Cures Arrhythmias. Reuters Health Information Services, Inc., May 10, 1999. New Device Helps Treat Abnormal Heart Rhythms. Reuters Health Information Services, Inc., May 10, 1999. Abben RP,... Read more »
Heart palpitations
...your chest, throat, or neck. See also: Arrhythmia Alternative Names Heartbeat sensations; Irregular heartbeat; Palpitations; Heart pounding or racing Considerations Normally... Read more »
Mitral Valve Proplase Patient Guide
...illness) brings on symptoms that ordinarily would not be present. Some of these symptoms include: Irregular heartbeat or palpitations, particularly when lying on the left side. ... Read more »
Group B streptococcal septicemia of the newborn
...without breathing (apneic episodes -- see apnea) Blue appearance (cyanosis) Irregular heart rate - may be fast (tachycardia) or extremely slow (bradycardia) Irregular... Read more »
Diet and Anxiety
...decrease the amount of “B” vitamins in your system. Doing so can cause irritability, diarrhea, irregular heartbeat and decrease your ability to concentrate. Eating cake, cookies, pastries and... Read more »

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