Heart palpitations after drinking alcohol

Disclaimer: I am not looking for medical advice, do not expect to be given any and I am just looking to hear other people’s experiences, as I have learned that this seems to be quite common.

Hi all,

I’m 25 y/o and about 6 months ago, I started to notice that the day (or days depending on how much I drink) after drinking alcohol, I have a faster heartbeat/palpitations.

I do know that alcohol does naturally speed up your heart rate, but when drinking alcohol, I’ve noticed that my heart is much faster, even after a couple of beers. This doesn’t bother me too much in the moment as if I am out, I am distracted and don’t notice it.

However the bit that bothers me, and the reason I am posting this is in the day/days after drinking, I have what I can only describe as a heavy heart. Sometimes my heart rate the following day could be between 70-80, but just feels much more noticeable. I was away on a lads holiday, and as expected, there were some heavy nights, but the fatigue, from which felt like the heavy/palpitating heart knocked me out. Could barely do anything during the day.

I know all “holiday heart syndrome” and how it can happen, but I am curious as this never used to happen to me.

I know the typical answer will be “stop drinking”, and fair enough, but I don’t want to as I love doing it.

I don’t drink too often, 1/2 times a month, and don’t use any drugs, nor do I drink energy drinks on a night out.

I have started taking magnesium, and take an electrolyte before and after a night out, as well as drinking water during same.

I’m wondering if anyone else is in a similar situation, and if they’re stuck like this, or there are other “remedies” that can help?

I also had a chest x-ray, ECG, bloods and a few other bits done a couple of months ago after I experienced it for the first time, and they all came out fine.

TIA