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What Causes Tachycardia After Taking Augmentin?

I was treated last weekend for Bacterial Pneumonia w/ augmentin 875-125 bid. It gave me many side effects. Friday morning , I noticed tht I now have Tachycardia 159 pm rate and it has not dropped one beat since. I am 70 yrs, and also have Raynaurds sysmdrome.
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Hi,

Augmentin is a combination of Amoxicillin & Clavulanic acid, and the side effect may cause palpitation/tachycardia, you need to connect with your treating doctor if you have difficulty in breathing or pain in the chest.

Your treating PCP will change the dose of the medication or switch to a different medication. Get lipid function tests, ECG, stress test, CBC & urinalysis done to rule out any developing coronary artery disease.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Tachycardia After Taking Augmentin?

Hi, Augmentin is a combination of Amoxicillin & Clavulanic acid, and the side effect may cause palpitation/tachycardia, you need to connect with your treating doctor if you have difficulty in breathing or pain in the chest. Your treating PCP will change the dose of the medication or switch to a different medication. Get lipid function tests, ECG, stress test, CBC & urinalysis done to rule out any developing coronary artery disease. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.