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What Causes Pain And A Burning Sensation In The Chest?
I am a healthy 34 y/o woman non smoking drink moderately wine only takes citalopram for depression and zopiclone very seldom for sleeping disorders. When I do take zopiclone I try to take only 1/3 or half. I have been experiencing chest pains, burning feeling on my upper chest mist o. The left side, nausea sporadically and tachycardia .... Any ideas ?!
Tue, 30 May 2017
Hello, Madam
Welcome to healthcaremagic.
I can certainly understand your concern.
I have worked through your query in detail.
The symptoms in your case are directly related to side effects of antidepressants and anti anxiety medications.
You possibly seem to have drug induced gastroesophageal reflux disease.
This side effect is very common with these drugs.
Lowering the dose will help.
It's advisable to consider a short course of medications like proton pump inhibitors ( pantoprazole) to curtail the symptoms.
In case if the symptoms does not resolve with 2 week course of these medications, it's advisable to go for an upper git endoscopy to rule out peptic ulcer.
Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these medications to you.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
Welcome to healthcaremagic.
I can certainly understand your concern.
I have worked through your query in detail.
The symptoms in your case are directly related to side effects of antidepressants and anti anxiety medications.
You possibly seem to have drug induced gastroesophageal reflux disease.
This side effect is very common with these drugs.
Lowering the dose will help.
It's advisable to consider a short course of medications like proton pump inhibitors ( pantoprazole) to curtail the symptoms.
In case if the symptoms does not resolve with 2 week course of these medications, it's advisable to go for an upper git endoscopy to rule out peptic ulcer.
Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these medications to you.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
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