Seeking Advice-Lyrica and Heart Palpitations

Hi everyone,

I Could really use some advice. I started a higher dose of lyrica a few weeks ago and have been noticing strange heart thumps in my chest and also sometimes a gasping sensation in the right side of my chest. It's been getting worse and worse today so I'm starting to panic. I know I can't take it anymore,but it's friday and I cannot call my dr. until monday. Should I wait it out? Go to the hospital?(oh I sooo don't want to I hate them so much) Any advice would be appreciated, thanks in advance.

Here is a link for you to the Lyrica page on drugs.com
www.drugs.com/lyrica.html

I took Lyrica for a while; had some issues with my heart pounding, kind of like some heartbeats were... harder? than others. Like, if I lay still, I could feel it actually rocking my body on some beats--or at least, that was the sensation.

As Rose said, it is important to relax. You really will make it worse if you panic about it, although I know thats what you feel. Read, watch a movie, listen to some music, or take a hot bath with epsom salts--whatever will calm you. Try to keep positive for the next couple days until you can talk to your doctor. I dont suggest just stopping the medication, especially since you take a high dose. You might call a helpline for further advice, or even call your local hospital. Explain what is going on, and ask for a doctor's advice.

Hope you feel better soon!

Hi TiredArtist,
I have heart palpitations all the time (actually a heart murmur). I take lyrica but a small dose so I don't think that is what causes it. I have found that putting a heating pad on my chest and practicing deep, slow breathing makes them go away. Good luck!

Becca