Heart Rate 135
Question
Originally asked by Community Member sandymajor
Heart Rate 135
My brother was buried today and there is a lot of family stress --I have taken a low dose diltizam that I am supposed to take for a heart rate of over 100 and I took a 1mg Xanax about 2 hours ago. My heart rate is still not coming down. I am a 47 year old female and home alone. Do I need to go to the hospital, can I drive myself?
Answer
Hi sandymajor,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Stress is a common cause of elevated heart rate, along with certain medications and other stimulants such as caffeine. Here is a link to some information that may help explain things.
Since you did take 2 medications and also have the added stress, I suggest you call your physician and be seen.
Best of luck,
Monica M. Skidmore, MS, RD, LDN
You should know Answers to your question are meant to provide general health information but should not replace medical advice you receive from a doctor. No answers should be viewed as a diagnosis or recommended treatment for a condition.
Answered By: MonicaRD
