Medication
A number of prescription and OTC medicines would trigger the symptoms of trigger heart palpitations. These typically include:
– Antibiotics, such as erythromycin and clarithromycin
– Asthma inhalers like ipratropium bromide and salbutamol
– High blood pressure medications like minoxidil and hydralazine
– Antihistamines like terfenadine
– Antifungal medicines like itraconazole
– Antidepressants like escitalopram and citalopram
If you often have heart palpitations and are currently taking medication, make sure to check the label for the list of possible side effects. However, do not stop taking the medications without your doctor’s guideline because heart palpitations are often harmless. [3]
