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Can Biaxin Cause Neuropathy?

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Posted on Thu, 17 Aug 2017
Question: Is Biaxin one of the antibiotics known to cause neuropathy?
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Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Unlikely to cause neuropathy

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Biaxin is unlikely to cause neuropathy.
The usual side effects are its unpleasant taste and symptoms related to the GI tract like nausea, vomiting, stomach upset and abdominal pain.

Do get back to me if you have further queries.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Noble Zachariah (3 hours later)
Ok thanks..

what about heart rate ? I noticed since starting it my heart rate is up a little. resting like upper 80s low 90s. normally 60s.
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Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (15 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be due to Biaxin

Detailed Answer:
Increased heart rate is not a recognised side effect of Biaxin. This can be due to your infection or due to anxiety.
Relax. If there is an increase in blood pressure, you may require medicines ,otherwise this can be ignored.

Take care
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Can Biaxin Cause Neuropathy?

Brief Answer: Unlikely to cause neuropathy Detailed Answer: Hello, Biaxin is unlikely to cause neuropathy. The usual side effects are its unpleasant taste and symptoms related to the GI tract like nausea, vomiting, stomach upset and abdominal pain. Do get back to me if you have further queries.