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Anyone went through this? Heart palipations (sp)
Hi,
I'm 20/f. I'm 5'1 and 220 lbs.
Wednesday of last week, I went to the doctor and got prescribed Phentomine(sp) its a pill to help you lose weight and curve hunger.
I've been on them before about 2 years ago and I had 0 side effects.
Well, today when I got home from work, I was sitting on the couch, relaxing, I wasn't moving or anything
and all of a sudden my heart started pounding really hard and fast. I have NEVER in my life experienced anything like this, nor do I have the right words to even describe it. It lasted about 10-12 seconds? While it was happening, I was scared. I have had a few encounters with heart 'flutters' and this was NOTHING like that. It was intense. Like, the best way I can describe it, is like I just got done running 5 miles. The part that confuses me, is I wasn't doing anything to make my heartbeat raise.
I told my parents and they don't seem to concerned. My father told me not to waste my money and go to the doctor, but after looking on google, I'm really afraid. I have been stressed for a couple of weeks now, and I do smoke cigs.
I know you guys aren't doctors so you cannot make a medical diagnose, but have any of you ever had this happen to you? Or even someone else? Do you have any idea what you think it could be?
Thanks!
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According to the manufacture the following are the side effects of this medication:
Phentermine side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to phentermine: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
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feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;
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chest pain, feeling like you might pass out;
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swelling in your ankles or feet;
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pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;
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confusion or irritability, unusual thoughts or behavior;
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feelings of extreme happiness or sadness; or
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dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure).
What you felt meets their description of, "pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest.
They recommend calling your doctor or getting emergency medical help immediately". As a fire department first responder I agree. This could be a serious side effect that at the very least needs to be consulted with your doctor by phone. So either call call your doctor and ask what you should do or 911 and ask for a fire department emergency response to your home for a paramedic to check on you.
You should do this today. If you cannot reach your doctor and do not wish to incur the expense of a fire department transport to a hospital I suggest you go to one of the walk-in clinics. Your insurance company will cover the cost of both the clinic or the ambulance transfer. Its your choice but call someone now before it happens again.
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I have it happen often. I believe I am pretty sure I know what you are talking about. It could be an arrhythmia. There are several different forms of arrhythmia, but in women, heart palpitations are surprisingly quite common. It's nothing to be horribly afraid of. Just set up an appointment with your doctor, and explain the feeling, they may put you on a heart monitor, as well as give you a booklet to write down when you actually feel it.
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