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Question by  Starless (24)

What should your resting heart rate be while on blood pressure medicine?

I am on blood pressure medicine and need to know what my heart rate should be when I am resting.

 
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Answer by  hibpmgirl (2166)

The average for a person not on blood pressure medications is between 50-80 beats per minute. Depending on your blood pressure medication your resting heart rate will vary, Beta blockers have been known to cause a higher resting heart rate then a calcium blocker. Its probably best to speak with your doctor about your ideal resting heart rate.

 
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Answer by  benjiross (993)

The heart rate will depend on the medication you're on. Your heart rate will be about 70- 80/minute. If you take beta blockers like propranolol or atenolol your heart rate will be slower.

 
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Answer by  soothsayer (500)

Resting heart rate between 60-100 is considered to be physiologically normal. It may be slightly lower[upto 50] in older individuals and sportspersons,athletes,yogi's etc. Anti-hypertensives like beta-blockers or calcium-channel blockers may lower your heart rate relatively but still a resting heart rate value between 60-100 should be considered as normal and any deviations along with overt symptoms needs to be evaluated.

 
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Answer by  Lordschild (1398)

A normal rate would be between 60 and 100 beats a minute for an adult. For someone in good physical condition it may be between 40 to 60 beats a minute. If your rate is very much above 100 or below 60 then there may be some concern.

 
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