Nat1996 23 Posted January 31, 2020 I know this isn't the right place to post this question but this section gets the most attention so I'm hoping somebody can reassure me! Has anyone ever taken Clonazepam and noticed it increases your heart rate? I can't tell if the med is increasing it or if I'm thinking anxiously about taking this med which is causing me to notice my heart rate more than usual. I did some bad google research just quick enough to see if I could see the words "increased heart rate" under side effects and I did............but it was under the "rare/serious side effects" so now I'm convinced I'm going to die!! HELP 😧 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bin_tenn 1252 Posted January 31, 2020 Palpitations and rapid heart rate are not uncommon, in general, when taking benzodiazepines, including Clonazepam. Take listed side effects with a grain or ten of salt, because they often aren't what you think. Serious side effects are often associated with allergic reactions, which can include rapid heartbeat, but I'd say those are most likely to occur alongside other more serious symptoms as the result of an allergic reaction. Hives, inability to swallow (swelling), etc. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you're concerned, but I'd say one of two things is likely: 1) it's coincidental and there is no direct link so you're fine, or 2) it's a normal side effect of the medication which may disappear over time. I'm not a medical professional, however, so that's why I suggest asking your doctor or pharmacist. I often forget that I can ask my pharmacist about medications and their side effects. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nat1996 23 Posted January 31, 2020 7 minutes ago, bin_tenn said: Palpitations and rapid heart rate are not uncommon, in general, when taking benzodiazepines, including Clonazepam. Take listed side effects with a grain or ten of salt, because they often aren't what you think. Serious side effects are often associated with allergic reactions, which can include rapid heartbeat, but I'd say those are most likely to occur alongside other more serious symptoms as the result of an allergic reaction. Hives, inability to swallow (swelling), etc. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you're concerned, but I'd say one of two things is likely: 1) it's coincidental and there is no direct link so you're fine, or 2) it's a normal side effect of the medication which may disappear over time. I'm not a medical professional, however, so that's why I suggest asking your doctor or pharmacist. I often forget that I can ask my pharmacist about medications and their side effects. Thank you so much for the quick reply!! I'm going to try and take a bath and just relax 😧 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bin_tenn 1252 Posted January 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Nat1996 said: Thank you so much for the quick reply!! I'm going to try and take a bath and just relax 😧 Sounds like that may be a good idea. 😄 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
