Benadryl and heart arrhythmia

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Benadryl and heart arrhythmia

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Hi all.....I’ve been taking Benadryl for a while now and I swear it helps my MC....l do suffer from PVC’s and was put on a low dose lopresser a few years ago. Lately I’ve been having not just the occasional pvc, but what I call runs of them that last for up to 30 minutes at times....for anyone who has them can probably agree it’s very unsettling and usually sends me into a mini panic attack because my heart rate drops into the 40’s. My heart doctor said the Benadryl could absolutely be playing a part in the arrhythmia along with caffeine, stress, etc.........any thoughts on that being true? Anyone else experience this? I did a halter and echocardiogram, but of course I had no episodes during the halter :mad: ....I really just wanted her to see what was happening....oh well....having none is better than having many!!
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How much magnesium are you taking?

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Tex,
I was trying to take 400 of the chelated a day but it started giving me WD so right now I’m doing Epsom salt baths mostly every night and doing the topical gel or spray.

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I throw PVC's when I don't drink enough water.
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Too much magnesium with compromised kidney function can cause arrhythmias, but that shouldn't be a problem at the rates your using it.

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