Decreased Heart Rate
Based on the provided Reddit data, users do not report experiencing a decreased heart rate while on GLP-1 medication. In fact, the discussions around heart-related side effects tend to focus on an increase in heart rate or the occurrence of palpitations.
For instance, one user described their experience with Zepbound, mentioning, "Heart palpitations are insane... The heart issues legit #1 issue that’s gunna make me quit. Just crazy PVCs that I can’t even function. "[1] Another user on Ozempic noted, "My resting HR probably went up by 10-15 BPM on them but that’s all I experienced. "[2] Similarly, someone on Ozempic for 18 months reported, "Fatigue, brain fog, palpitations, all of that. I take a beta blocker to help with the palpitations. "[3]
A comment in a discussion about GLP-1 impact on athletic performance cited information suggesting an increase: "GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs)... can increase heart rate... Short-acting GLP-1 RAs... tend to cause a modest and transient increase in heart rate, typically 1-3 beats per minute (bpm)... long-acting GLP-1 RAs... are associated with more pronounced and sustained increases, ranging from 6-10 bpm". [4] Another user stated, "GLP-1s are well known to increase heart rates". [5] Someone else mentioned, "it does increase your heart rate which may increase the risk of skipped heart beats. "[6] One user also noted, "One of the possible side effects is a fast heart rate as well. "[7]
Given that the provided data does not contain reports of decreased heart rate as a side effect of GLP-1 medications, there are no remedies or preventions recommended by users for this specific issue. The only remedy mentioned in relation to heart symptoms is the use of a beta-blocker for palpitations, which are typically associated with an increased or irregular heart rate, not a decreased one.
For instance, one user described their experience with Zepbound, mentioning, "Heart palpitations are insane... The heart issues legit #1 issue that’s gunna make me quit. Just crazy PVCs that I can’t even function. "[1] Another user on Ozempic noted, "My resting HR probably went up by 10-15 BPM on them but that’s all I experienced. "[2] Similarly, someone on Ozempic for 18 months reported, "Fatigue, brain fog, palpitations, all of that. I take a beta blocker to help with the palpitations. "[3]
A comment in a discussion about GLP-1 impact on athletic performance cited information suggesting an increase: "GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs)... can increase heart rate... Short-acting GLP-1 RAs... tend to cause a modest and transient increase in heart rate, typically 1-3 beats per minute (bpm)... long-acting GLP-1 RAs... are associated with more pronounced and sustained increases, ranging from 6-10 bpm". [4] Another user stated, "GLP-1s are well known to increase heart rates". [5] Someone else mentioned, "it does increase your heart rate which may increase the risk of skipped heart beats. "[6] One user also noted, "One of the possible side effects is a fast heart rate as well. "[7]
Given that the provided data does not contain reports of decreased heart rate as a side effect of GLP-1 medications, there are no remedies or preventions recommended by users for this specific issue. The only remedy mentioned in relation to heart symptoms is the use of a beta-blocker for palpitations, which are typically associated with an increased or irregular heart rate, not a decreased one.