Why would opiates (hydrocodone, codeine) increase my heart rate?
-
I know that people experience decrease in heart rate when using opiates, why does my heart rate increase? is this an allergic reaction?
-
Answer:
I took 420mg of prescription codeine phsophate tablets a while ago and I had the same experience in terms of heart rate, it soared to 138bpm when my normal average heart rate should be 80bpm lol
ASGW22HSGUQPN6I4HKXKY4BFJQ at Yahoo! Answers Visit the source
Other answers
Yeah the first poster is right opiates tend shorten breathe due to a decrease in lung capacity from your diaphragm being suppressed. This is why it must be monitored closely when people with Sickle Cell Disease take opiates. Their O2 concentrations are already low. However, the second poster could be right as well depending on what you have.
ScienceNut
Just guessing here but: Opiates also depress respiration. How's your vital capacity? Heart rate responds to CO2 concentration in the blood. If your C02 rises, so will your pulse rate.
Irv S
Related Q & A:
- How do cellphones calculate heart rate?Best solution by Quora
- How can music affect your heart rate?Best solution by Yahoo! Answers
- Why does the rate of photosynthesis increase, peak and then decrease as temperature increases?Best solution by Yahoo! Answers
- Is it unhealthy to have a very low resting heart rate?Best solution by Yahoo! Answers
- How can I lower my heart rate?Best solution by wiki.answers.com
Just Added Q & A:
- How many active mobile subscribers are there in China?Best solution by Quora
- How to find the right vacation?Best solution by bookit.com
- How To Make Your Own Primer?Best solution by thekrazycouponlady.com
- How do you get the domain & range?Best solution by ChaCha
- How do you open pop up blockers?Best solution by Yahoo! Answers
For every problem there is a solution! Proved by Solucija.
-
Got an issue and looking for advice?
-
Ask Solucija to search every corner of the Web for help.
-
Get workable solutions and helpful tips in a moment.
Just ask Solucija about an issue you face and immediately get a list of ready solutions, answers and tips from other Internet users. We always provide the most suitable and complete answer to your question at the top, along with a few good alternatives below.