What is the reason for the rapid heartbeat of antihypertensive drugs

1, drug side effects

When patients take calcium ion antagonists, such as nifedipine, verapamil, felodipine, etc., after medication can promote vasodilation, and then achieve the purpose of blood pressure, some patients will feedback activation sympathetic nerve, and then lead to rapid heartbeat. In addition, if taking diuretics, such as furosemide, torasemide, hydrochlorothiazide, etc., some patients may lead to electrolyte disorders after medication. Cause hypokalemia, easy to lead to rapid heartbeat.

2, drug dose is incorrect

If the patient overdose or drug dose is too small, may lead to rapid blood pressure drop, blood pressure control is not obvious, thus causing rapid heartbeat.

3, emotional factors such as

mental tension, fear or pressure, etc., may lead to rapid heartbeat, generally calm mood, will soon improve.