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Could Fluttering In Chest Be A Result Of Taking Clarithromycin For Sinus Infection?
Hi I have been on clarithromycin for about two weeks for a sinus infection. I have been noticing a flutter in my chest, like my heart is skipping a beat. I ve been ignoring it, b/c I can allow stress to impact me negatively. Guess I ve noticed this symptom on and off for a week or so. I continue to work out, notice nothing odd in my viceroys cardio. While resting my heart rate is up a noticeable amount. I ve decided to stop taking this JUST NOW b/c the skipping heart beat was worrying me. I really think this is from the medication, but how many days for side effects to subside? As in, if I notice NO heart Fluttering one day, two days, a week to go away if this is on fact the cause?
Mon, 2 Jun 2014
Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
Yes, Azithromycin and Clarithromycin can cause this.
So, i would advise you following:
1. To ask your doctor for a suitable alternative
2. To stop Clarithromycin
3. To get ECG.
ECG is important to rule out any other pathology that can cause this.
If this is due to Clarithromycin, this should stop with in 72 hours.
This is my best advice for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney, MD
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
Yes, Azithromycin and Clarithromycin can cause this.
So, i would advise you following:
1. To ask your doctor for a suitable alternative
2. To stop Clarithromycin
3. To get ECG.
ECG is important to rule out any other pathology that can cause this.
If this is due to Clarithromycin, this should stop with in 72 hours.
This is my best advice for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney, MD
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