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Medications and their Potential to Cause Increase in 'Palpitations'

This page features an assortment of drug(s) that could potentially trigger 'Palpitations' as a Side-effect or adverse response. It is not uncommon for medications to have some tolerable mild side effects.
Do remember that these listed medication(s) only represents individual medications that could be part of a larger combination therapy. Please keep in mind that this list of drug(s) is intended to serve as an information resource and should not be a substitute to professional medical advice. If you have concerns about 'Palpitations', we advise that you speak with a healthcare professional.
Similar to 'Palpitations,' there are other symptoms or signs that might more accurately describe your side effect. They are detailed below for your convenience. If any of these additional symptom(s) align more closely with your experience, you can choose them to determine potential medications that could be responsible.
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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
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Amlodipine and Enalapril

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

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
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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

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

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

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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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