High heart rate advice please

[Sibirianhusky]

Hi there I need some advice really. I have high beats per min and currently according to my fit bit I'm in exercise zone for 21 hours or more lately my heart rate doesn't seem to drop below 100. Im taking propranolol 80mg but this doesn't seem to be helping my heart according to my gp is healthy as had it monitored and a few ecgs apart from it beating fast there is no problems. My gp suggested i changed my antidepressants but I'm stable on these and have been on them a long time so don't fancy upsetting my depression? What does everyone think any advice would be appreciated.

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Hello and welcome to the forum! Unfortunately some antidepressants such as SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) can interfere with the heart's electrical system causing an irregular or high (tachycardia) heart beat. I think you have to work with your GP on tackling this issue. It may mean a change in medication or a different therapy. A referral to a cardiologist may also be appropriate. Good luck!

[Sibirianhusky in reply to MichaelJH]

Thank you for your reply I had been referred to cardiologist but only got to see a nurse who said my heart was healthy will try and work with gp at changing my antidepressants and see if this helps. Many thanks

[Qualipop in reply to MichaelJH]

Thank you for that. A new GP who I have never seen before just prescribed SSRIs for me for severe pain, even though they are presently investigating why I keep getting bouts of tachycardia or AF. I think I'll be telling him where to stick his SSRIs