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Posted 10/28/2015 8:08 PM (GMT 0)
Hello All,

I was just wondering what your opinion was on my situation. I am currently on Vyvanse which is a stimulant medication as apart of a total psychological treatment plan along with my Anti depressant.

I usually take the Vyvanse which is a long acting medication in the morning time and it starts to wear off from 3-4.

Recently I got the apple watch with the heart rate sensor, and while it is cool. It may also be a curse for someone who has anxiety like me. My heart beat seems to be above normal when taking this medication. Especially when it starts to wear off. BPM from 95-130 depending on what I'm doing. The next morning I seem to be alright though and back to normal.

I will talk to my doctor about this and perhaps call my pharmacist , but I am starting to worry. (Surprise surprise)

I am overweight and need to lose weight as well and this issue is starting to effect my exercise habits because I do not necessarily want to put more strain on myself when it is already at 95-130 normally without exercising.

Going back and forth on whether I should wait to work out until I get the issue resolved or if it would be okay.

Thanks for the help
Posted 10/28/2015 8:19 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Humble,

Since Vyvanse is a stimulant...this would be an expected effect from this Rx...

However, talking to your doctor about your worries is a good idea for your own peace of mind.:)

Let us know what you find out, and how you are doing soon!

S.C.
Posted 10/28/2015 8:40 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the reply . I know a higher heart rate is expected but to have it 7-8 hours after taking it and my bpm still being over 100?
Posted 10/28/2015 9:12 PM (GMT 0)
IDK for sure...which is why you will have to ask your doctor...

...but since this is a med taken daily, I think it likely stays in the system in a steady level, leading to the increased heart rate for the extened period of time.

Hopefully your doctor will be able to relieve some of your concerns. :)

S.C.
Posted 10/29/2015 9:00 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

I would speak to your doctor about this when you get the chance but I agree with SC that it is probably down to the stimulant you are taking which do tend to be long acting.

Hibee
Posted 10/29/2015 1:14 PM (GMT 0)
I have had problems with a fast heart rate and it causing anxiety. Some things I found helpful was to stay better hydrated, and to cut salt out of my diet. You could try that and see if it helps.

But it sounds like a side effect of a stimulant so I would discuss it with your Dr, it may be that you need to be changed onto an alternative medicine that doesn't give you this side effect, especially as a fast heart rate can cause us to feel more anxious anyway.
Posted 11/12/2015 8:14 AM (GMT 0)
I wouldn't be worried about working out. Especially if your doing cardio because that trains your heart to not work as hard and will make it so you have a slower heart rate. I myself have a higher heart rate and it's due to my heart anxiety. So now I'm trying to work out and yes it will make my heart beat even faster but hopefully it will make it so it actually slows down and help my anxiety of the heart!
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