Could suddenly stopping my antidepressant Sarotena have caused my fast heart rate (sinus tachycardia) and chest pain, is this heart condition dangerous or curable, will stopping my new medicine Prolomet XL cause my blood pressure to go up or require lifelong treatment, and should I see a psychiatrist? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Could suddenly stopping my antidepressant Sarotena have caused my fast heart rate (sinus tachycardia) and chest pain, is this heart condition dangerous or curable, will stopping my new medicine Prolomet XL cause my blood pressure to go up or require lifelong treatment, and should I see a psychiatrist?

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Could suddenly stopping my antidepressant Sarotena have caused my fast heart rate (sinus tachycardia) and chest pain, is this heart condition dangerous or curable, will stopping my new medicine Prolomet XL cause my blood pressure to go up or require lifelong treatment, and should I see a psychiatrist?

Asked by Female, 36 · 13 days ago

Chandrakanta Jena

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13 days ago

Abruptly stopping Sarotena (amitriptyline) can indeed trigger a rapid heart rate and chest pain as withdrawal symptoms; this is highly treatable and temporary, not a permanent heart disease. Similarly, suddenly stopping Prolomet XL (metoprolol) can cause a rebound spike in your blood pressure and heart rate, so please do not stop it without medical supervision. Whether you need long-term treatment depends on your underlying health. I highly recommend consulting your primary doctor to safely evaluate your chest pain, and seeing a psychiatrist to gently and safely guide you through any future antidepressant adjustments.

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