Not Sure !!!!!!

[melindazcrew6]

:shock: So I have been takin zoloft for 3 weeks wensday for anxiety/panic and ocd and depression.The first week half of 25mg the secon week a whole 25mg and now on 50mg. I am now scared my heart rate is to low. It runs in the range of 90's usually but has been in the 70's. I did stop ALL caffeine use in September. I am Phobic of medications so EVERY little side effect bothers me and I get freaked out and that add's on to the anxiety :-( . So now I am constantly feeling my pulse and its freaking me out a bit. I am going to say something to the doctor. But I just want someone elses input in the mean time. Is it the anxiety or the meds???
please... :unsure:

[Belle]

It could well be your medication but it's still well within the normal range so I wouldn't be too concerned. And in fact a pulse in the 70's rather than above 90 is healthier, so your body is on the right track ;)

[redrich2000]

I agree that sounds like a positive development!

In general though you need to try to stop monitoring your symptoms so closely, monitoring only makes them worse. If you notice a change in your heart rate, you should note it down to raise with your Dr then try to forget it.