Prednisone heart rate

isaachadzovic

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Posted 12/9/2022 12:04 AM (GMT 0)

Hey guys,

I started 60 MG of prednisone for another condition. My usual resting heart rate is about 63-65 but since taking it it’s been around 95-100. Anyone else experience this on it? Thanks.

73monte

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Posted 12/9/2022 12:33 AM (GMT 0)

No expert here, but I believe that heart rate effects are common symptoms of Prednisone use. Blood pressure as well may be adversely affected. In the short run, it may not be cause for concern, but should be monitored and mentioned to your Doctors.

To get a more accurate assessment, you might want to take your resting heart rate and blood pressure several times a day for about a week to get a baseline. Other factors may be contributing, such as electrolyte imbalance, anxiety etc.

isaachadzovic

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Posted 12/9/2022 5:50 AM (GMT 0)

Thanks for the reply! It’s causing my anxiety as it has exceeded 100 a few times. If it doesn’t get better tomorrow I may go to the ER.

scifigal2k

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Posted 12/15/2022 12:19 AM (GMT 0)

Sorry this is a late reply, but that's completely normal for prednisone, at least for me. smile

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