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June 9, 2025
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A MyMSTeam Member

I agree, check with your Neurologist about changing your Meds, you don't want to play with Blood Pressure or irregular heart beats that can be treated.

June 9, 2025
A MyMSTeam Member

Mine has increased overall from ms. I take metoprolol now. I hope they figure it out for you 🤗

June 9, 2025
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While heart rate changes aren't commonly discussed as a primary side effect of Tysabri, some MS medications can affect heart rhythm and blood pressure. Before stopping Tysabri, it's crucial to discuss this with your healthcare provider since they can:

- Monitor your heart rate during infusions
- Evaluate if the elevated Show Full Answer

While heart rate changes aren't commonly discussed as a primary side effect of Tysabri, some MS medications can affect heart rhythm and blood pressure. Before stopping Tysabri, it's crucial to discuss this with your healthcare provider since they can:

- Monitor your heart rate during infusions
- Evaluate if the elevated heart rate is related to Tysabri or other factors
- Help create a safe transition plan if you need to switch medications If you're considering stopping Tysabri, work closely with your neurologist to develop a transition plan. Suddenly stopping MS medications without a proper plan could lead to disease activity. Your doctor may recommend:

- Additional monitoring during infusions
- Adjusting infusion timing or speed
- Exploring alternative treatment options that might better suit your needs

June 9, 2025
A MyMSTeam Member

Update: since the post last year I've been in the hospital 4 times after that with the same issue. My neurologist mentioned changing to the pill instead, I don't like these heart issues smh

November 17, 2025
A MyMSTeam Member

Exactly I go to my PCP tomorrow and neurologist on Friday I need answers

June 11, 2025

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