text: alcohol and heart palpatations? i  have in past drank mostly beer, and sometimes more than i wish to admit, but 2 yrs. ago when drinking more than i should my heart started palpatating and has continued to this day if i have more than 2 drinks     i have had my heart checked for cardio enzemes along with  a stess thalium test in hospital and they can find no damage or anything wrong.i suspect i may have developed or evolved a dehyrogenase enzeme problem similar to asian folks, however ,the othe day when out fishing and having a few good drinks of rye and the recurring palpitations, i was offered a sleeping pill restoril and all my palpitations disappeared???????? boy wat a pleasant surprise! however, i am being prudent and limiting my alcohol intake to more than 2 drinks.        incidently ever lent i quit for the 40 days but it has no effect on heart papitations when i drink in excess.?     yes, i know i should abstain and will but looking for anwsers if someone know what is going on with my symptoms you need to train your body again. try drinking a case of beer. if you live, a six pack will not seem like too much.