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GLP-1 Drugs Causing Arrythmias

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Aug 3 11:15am | Replies (70)

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@pbd67 I can't say definitively, but the Vagal response or tone is well established as a factor in some cases of AF. GERD and stomach distension are known triggers, as are electrolytic defects. So, it's entirely conceivable that the GLP-1 has acted as a trigger. Did it 'start' or bring on your AF? Almost certainly not; your AF was waiting for an excuse, and it came. Neither of us can prove it, but if you were to cease the GLP-1 and never had another round of AF, that might be a great clue. If you do that, and then try GLP-1 for a couple of doses, and you get the AF, that would be strong proof that it is a trigger...but your AF is still 'there'. This is my opinion...for what it's worth.

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@gloaming thank you

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I did that exact trial myself. Had palpitations 1 day after dose of glp1 . Stopped for 2 weeks with no episodes so tried a dose of glp1 and next day again had palpitations. Stopped for a month and tried again with the same result of palpitations. My body experience only. This is what happened with me. I wasn’t aware it could happen at all but I did stop taking all together. After 6 months of not taking the medication my heart randomly has palpitations without any triggers that I’m aware of and I’m currently under the care of cardiology. Every body is different and extremely different results from Amy medication. This was just my experience