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PVCs and Prozac

I have been told I have PACs and PVCs although infrequent, (less than 20 a day) I feel every single one and they cause me a great deal of anxiety. I have noticed that they are sometimes triggered by stressful events like talking to strangers or running errands, as I think I’m starting to develop social anxiety. I’ve read it is linked to an increase in adrenaline which would make sense if I’m having a panic attack in these situations. I’ve seen two cardiologist who have done several tests and told my me heart is fine and that it is most likely anxiety, but there’s always that fear that they are wrong and it’s not anxiety. Regardless, my therapists thinks I should try Prozac and I want to try it since my anxiety and depression are so bad, but I’m scared it will increase my PVCs or be bad for my heart. Do any of you have PVCs and take Prozac? What are your experiences?
Thank you.
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I wrote before I had PVCS for years in 2014 I had a Ablation and had no more PVCS for five years. I started Biking doing 60 miles a week after two years of Biking I started getting PVCSI have had them on and off I started feeling bad shortness of breath went to the Heart Doctor first put me on Metoprolol SUCC ER 25 MG did not help I was taking Potassium with Magnesium also still not feeling well went to pick up RX and was told your Doctor changed your Potassium to KLOR- CONM20 he said it was the same as Potassium still feeling bad worst went back to Doctor now he put me on FLECAINIDE50 MG twice a day now I starting worst than ever All this Med cause irregular heart beats stomach pain hoarseness shortness of breath trouble swallowing chest pain I had enough I started getting  off all of this crap on Wed 12[21-22 and I have been felling much better Min. PVCS we know are body like nobody does I give GOD the GLORY for giving me the answer I prayed  for a answer sometimes Doctors do there best they give you a RX and you are on your way hoping  the new RX will work and at times it is six months  before going back to see him or her in the mean time you have to start all over you have to use Common sense I hope you all stay well and Please Put Your Trust I OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
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Start with 5g of powdered Taurine and 2.5g of powdered L-Arginine both mixed in 8 oz of water before bed. If you notice a difference after a week, but it isn't enough, up it to 10g of Taurine and 4g of L-Arginine.

Talk to me after 2 months.
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You should try the Prozac. It should not cause you an increase in ectopics and if your ectopics are being caused by anxiety it may very help.
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