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Medications and their Potential to Cause Increase 'Palpitations'


This section presents medications that are known to potentially lead to 'Palpitations' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications.
Please be aware that the drugs listed here are individual medications and may be part of a broader combination therapy. This information is meant to be a helpful resource but should not replace professional medical advice. If you're concerned about 'Palpitations', it's best to consult a healthcare professional.
In addition to 'Palpitations', other symptoms or signs might better match your side effect. We have listed these below for your convenience. If you find a symptom that more closely resembles your experience, you can use it to identify potential medications that might be the cause.

Drugs with the Side Effect - Palpitations

Albuterol (Salbutamol)


Most other Common Side Effects: Tremor, anxiety, headache, muscle cramps, dry mouth

Amlodipine


Most other Common Side Effects: Dizziness, flushing and fluid retention

Amlodipine and Enalapril


Most other Common Side Effects: Dizziness, flushing and fluid retention

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Amlodipine and Olmesartan


Most other Common Side Effects: Low blood pressure, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, rash, urinary frequency and nighttime urination

Anagrelide


Most other Common Side Effects: Headache, diarrhea, weakness, fluid retention, nausea, abdominal pain, dizziness, difficulty in breathing, flatulence, vomiting, fever, swelling in the extremities, rash, hives, chest pain, loss of appetite, fast heart rate, inflammation of pharynx, uneasiness, tingling, back pain, itching and indigestion

Antivenom


Most other Common Side Effects: Headache, diarrhea, weakness, fluid retention, nausea, abdominal pain, dizziness, difficulty in breathing, flatulence, vomiting, fever, swelling in the extremities, rash, hives, chest pain, loss of appetite, fast heart rate, inflammation of pharynx, uneasiness, tingling, back pain, itching and indigestion

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Armodafinil


Most other Common Side Effects: Headache, diarrhea, weakness, fluid retention, nausea, abdominal pain, dizziness, difficulty in breathing, flatulence, vomiting, fever, swelling in the extremities, rash, hives, chest pain, loss of appetite, fast heart rate, inflammation of pharynx, uneasiness, tingling, back pain, itching and indigestion

Astemizole


Most other Common Side Effects: low blood pressure and dizziness

Atomoxetine


Most other Common Side Effects: low blood pressure and dizziness

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Bambuterol


Most other Common Side Effects: Tremor, nervousness, tension

Belladona/Ergotamine/Phenobarbital


Most other Common Side Effects: Tremor, nervousness, tension

Belladonna Alkaloid Combinations and Phenobarbital


Most other Common Side Effects: Tremor, nervousness, tension

Benidipine


Most other Common Side Effects: Tremor, nervousness, tension

Benzphetamine


Most other Common Side Effects: Tremor, nervousness, tension

Buprenorphine and Naloxone


Most other Common Side Effects: Constipation, swollen tongue, vomiting, intoxication, attention deficiency, sleeplessness, withdrawal syndrome, acidity and blurred vision

Buserelin


Most other Common Side Effects: Constipation, swollen tongue, vomiting, intoxication, attention deficiency, sleeplessness, withdrawal syndrome, acidity and blurred vision

Cyclobenzaprine


Most other Common Side Effects: Drowsiness, headache, dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, abnormal taste, tremor, dry throat, pimples, attention disturbances, sleeplessness, fatigue, constipation and indigestion

Cyproheptadine


Most other Common Side Effects: Drowsiness, headache, dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, abnormal taste, tremor, dry throat, pimples, attention disturbances, sleeplessness, fatigue, constipation and indigestion

Ephedrine


Most other Common Side Effects: Nervousness, sleeplessness, fainting, headache, fast heart rate

Epinephrine


Most other Common Side Effects: Tremor, weakness, dizziness, sweating, lung swelling, fast heart rate, transient, moderate anxiety, apprehensiveness, restlessness, pallor, nausea, vomiting, headache, and/or respiratory difficulties

Epinephrine/ Chlorpheniramine


Most other Common Side Effects: Tremor, weakness, dizziness, sweating, lung swelling, fast heart rate, transient, moderate anxiety, apprehensiveness, restlessness, pallor, nausea, vomiting, headache, and/or respiratory difficulties

Methylphenidate


Most other Common Side Effects: Nervousness, difficulty in sleeping, skin rash, loss of appetite, dizziness, drowsiness, fever, sore throat, unusual bleeding or bruising

Metolazone


Most other Common Side Effects: Nervousness, difficulty in sleeping, skin rash, loss of appetite, dizziness, drowsiness, fever, sore throat, unusual bleeding or bruising

Metoprolol


Most other Common Side Effects: Nervousness, difficulty in sleeping, skin rash, loss of appetite, dizziness, drowsiness, fever, sore throat, unusual bleeding or bruising

Mexiletine


Most other Common Side Effects: Nervousness, difficulty in sleeping, skin rash, loss of appetite, dizziness, drowsiness, fever, sore throat, unusual bleeding or bruising

Milnacipran Hcl


Most other Common Side Effects: Nervousness, difficulty in sleeping, skin rash, loss of appetite, dizziness, drowsiness, fever, sore throat, unusual bleeding or bruising

Moricizine


Most other Common Side Effects: Dizziness, nausea, headache, fatigue, difficulty in breathing, congestive heart failure, musculoskeletal pain, diarrhea, dry mouth and death

Niacin Er and Simvastatin


Most other Common Side Effects: Dizziness, fainting, fast heart rate, shortness of breath, sweating, burning sensation, chills, fluid retention

Niacin Extended Release and Lovastatin


Most other Common Side Effects: Dizziness, fainting, fast heart rate, shortness of breath, sweating, burning sensation, chills, and/or edema

Oprelvekin


Most other Common Side Effects: Fluid retention, difficulty in breathing, fast heart rate, abnormal heart rhythm, and lung infection

Prazosin


Most other Common Side Effects: Dizziness, headache, drowsiness, lack of energy, weakness

Procaine- Penicillin


Most other Common Side Effects: Dizziness, headache, drowsiness, lack of energy, weakness

Propafenone


Most other Common Side Effects: Dizziness, chest pain, taste disturbance, blurred vision, difficulty in breathing, nausea, constipation, anxiety, fatigue, upper respiratory tract infection, influenza, first-degree heart block, and vomiting

Propantheline


Most other Common Side Effects: Dizziness, chest pain, taste disturbance, blurred vision, difficulty in breathing, nausea, constipation, anxiety, fatigue, upper respiratory tract infection, influenza, first-degree heart block, and vomiting

Protriptyline Hydrochloride


Most other Common Side Effects: Dizziness, chest pain, taste disturbance, blurred vision, difficulty in breathing, nausea, constipation, anxiety, fatigue, upper respiratory tract infection, influenza, first-degree heart block, and vomiting

Pseudoephedrine


Most other Common Side Effects: Dizziness, chest pain, taste disturbance, blurred vision, difficulty in breathing, nausea, constipation, anxiety, fatigue, upper respiratory tract infection, influenza, first-degree heart block, and vomiting

Quetiapine


Most other Common Side Effects: Dizziness, chest pain, taste disturbance, blurred vision, difficulty in breathing, nausea, constipation, anxiety, fatigue, upper respiratory tract infection, influenza, first-degree heart block, and vomiting

Sodium Nitroprusside



Most other Common Side Effects: Abdominal pain, apprehension, diaphoresis, dizziness, headache, muscle twitching, nausea, restlessness and retching

Terazosin


Most other Common Side Effects: Drowsiness, headache, weakness, stuffy nose, blurred vision and decreased sexual ability

Terbutaline


Most other Common Side Effects: Drowsiness, headache, weakness, stuffy nose, blurred vision and decreased sexual ability

Find drugs that can cause other symptoms like 'Palpitations'

References

  1. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/information-consumers-and-patients-drugs/finding-and-learning-about-side-effects-adverse-reactions
  2. https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/ui/search
  3. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/
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