Serious Side Effects Of Muscle Relaxers

Heart Palpitations

Heart palpitations refer to the feeling of a fast-beating heart. Many individuals describe it as a fluttering or pounding feeling in their heart. Heart palpitations, when they are the result of exercise or stress, are often temporary. However, they are a dangerous side effect of some medications, including muscle relaxers. Patients who take muscle relaxers and experience heart palpitations should call their doctor immediately. In quite a few cases, patients will need emergency medical care. Severe heart palpitations can indicate that patients have taken too many muscle relaxers. Many patients must stop taking their muscle relaxer immediately. The emergency room can treat them, though they should also consult their doctor for additional treatment, including if they still need medication for an underlying condition or medical issue.