How do I get my heart rate lower? It s always over 100 per minute.?!
Question: On the medication side,most cardiologists use Atenolol. It is very effective and very inexpensive with very few side effects. Rapid heart rates can also be secondary to anxiety. If there is any chance that your condition is secondary to physical deconditioning because of lack of time to exercise, you may find that exercise alone will bring it down. Exercise will also help with anxiety. If that doesn't work for you, there are many effective anti-anxiety medications that can help you. Good luck.
Answers: On the medication side,most cardiologists use Atenolol. It is very effective and very inexpensive with very few side effects. Rapid heart rates can also be secondary to anxiety. If there is any chance that your condition is secondary to physical deconditioning because of lack of time to exercise, you may find that exercise alone will bring it down. Exercise will also help with anxiety. If that doesn't work for you, there are many effective anti-anxiety medications that can help you. Good luck.
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