Guest guest Posted December 4, 2002 Report Share Posted December 4, 2002 I know I saw a discussion on antibiotics affects on a-fib, but I cannot locate it. So, I am asking again. Dofetilide pamphlet says to notify Dr if severe diarrhea occurs. I've been on augmentin with severe diarrhea, but no other problems, for a week. Started with shortness of breath first of the week, but chalked that up to overeating and being out of shape. Today, along with bad shortness of breath, I've had PACs, increased heartrate to 84 (normally 64), and a couple of episodes of heart racing for about 10 seconds to point I could not feel a pulse in wrist and then it kicks back into normal beating. But, when I listen to heart with stethoscope, it is beating normally, just faster. So, I'm stopping the augmentin. Anyone else have trouble with antibiotics? HOW? Also, anyone have a colonoscopy procedure since having a-fib and being on meds for it? I'm wondering how the Fleet laxative might affect the a-fib??? I know I have to stop the coumadin, so don't want medicine to cause a-fib and have to rush to ER for heparin IV. Thanks if anyone can help. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2002 Report Share Posted December 5, 2002 > I know I saw a discussion on antibiotics affects on a-fib, but I > cannot locate it... > I've been on augmentin with severe diarrhea, but no other problems, > for a week. ...[symptoms]> So, I'm stopping the augmentin. > > Anyone else have trouble with antibiotics? HOW? Cheryl, I had trouble with Cipro causing 2-3 days of multiple PVCs a minute. I was on augmentin for a month(!) with no heart trouble. I wonder if the diarrhea itself is causing your heart symptoms, as digestive systm upsets are a big trigger for some people, including me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2002 Report Share Posted December 5, 2002 > I know I saw a discussion on antibiotics affects on a-fib, but I > cannot locate it... > I've been on augmentin with severe diarrhea, but no other problems, > for a week. ...[symptoms]> So, I'm stopping the augmentin. > > Anyone else have trouble with antibiotics? HOW? Cheryl, I had trouble with Cipro causing 2-3 days of multiple PVCs a minute. I was on augmentin for a month(!) with no heart trouble. I wonder if the diarrhea itself is causing your heart symptoms, as digestive systm upsets are a big trigger for some people, including me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2002 Report Share Posted December 5, 2002 > I know I saw a discussion on antibiotics affects on a-fib, but I > cannot locate it... > I've been on augmentin with severe diarrhea, but no other problems, > for a week. ...[symptoms]> So, I'm stopping the augmentin. > > Anyone else have trouble with antibiotics? HOW? Cheryl, I had trouble with Cipro causing 2-3 days of multiple PVCs a minute. I was on augmentin for a month(!) with no heart trouble. I wonder if the diarrhea itself is causing your heart symptoms, as digestive systm upsets are a big trigger for some people, including me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2002 Report Share Posted December 5, 2002 Cheryl- Antibiotics _Zythromax reacted with coumadin and caused major problems. (Emergency room for internal bleeding) Cardio inisists on no antibiotics without almost daily PT monitoring. PS: The Zythromax did kill just about every other bug I had. Bob Potocki Antibiotics Affects?? I know I saw a discussion on antibiotics affects on a-fib, but I cannot locate it. So, I am asking again. Dofetilide pamphlet says to notify Dr if severe diarrhea occurs. I've been on augmentin with severe diarrhea, but no other problems, for a week. Started with shortness of breath first of the week, but chalked that up to overeating and being out of shape. Today, along with bad shortness of breath, I've had PACs, increased heartrate to 84 (normally 64), and a couple of episodes of heart racing for about 10 seconds to point I could not feel a pulse in wrist and then it kicks back into normal beating. But, when I listen to heart with stethoscope, it is beating normally, just faster. So, I'm stopping the augmentin. Anyone else have trouble with antibiotics? HOW? Also, anyone have a colonoscopy procedure since having a-fib and being on meds for it? I'm wondering how the Fleet laxative might affect the a-fib??? I know I have to stop the coumadin, so don't want medicine to cause a-fib and have to rush to ER for heparin IV. Thanks if anyone can help. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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