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Why Heart Is Beating Funny And Feeling Dizzy After Having Doxycycline Hyclate And Ciprofloxacin?
I have been on 100 MG cap doseof Doxycycline Hyclate for a pid and tested for all stds and all has come back NEG.why is my heart beating funny and i get dizzy is it from the meds. and they also put me on Ciprofloxacin hcl 500 Mg for three days for a urinenary tract infection. is the meds making me feel this way?
Mon, 3 Sep 2018
Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Malik's Response
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It is most likely side effects of ciprofloxacin. It may cause feelings like dizziness, heart palpitations or heart fluttering. Please, consult with your doctor about these side effects.
Your doctor may stop the medicine and prescribe an alternative antibiotic with fewer side effects.
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Why Heart Is Beating Funny And Feeling Dizzy After Having Doxycycline Hyclate And Ciprofloxacin?
Hi, It is most likely side effects of ciprofloxacin. It may cause feelings like dizziness, heart palpitations or heart fluttering. Please, consult with your doctor about these side effects. Your doctor may stop the medicine and prescribe an alternative antibiotic with fewer side effects. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.