Question 1

is it safe to take citalapram if i have a heart murmur?

Accepted Answer

: Just having a heart murmur alone may not be a problem , but it is better to have it checked by the cardiologist as this drug can cause problems with the QT interval  and  a slow heart rate.

Question 2

is it safe to take gaperpentin pain killers when you have a heart murmur?

Accepted Answer

Likely ok: It is generally safe.  None the less given the lack of medical history available I would suggest you talk to your PCP or Cardiologist (if you have one) about your case in particular.

Question 3

is it safe to take antidepressants with a heart murmur?

Accepted Answer

Depends: In general they would be safe, but it good to know what your murmur is. Is it innocent, or do you have a specific diagnosis? If you give me more information, i can be more helpful.

Question 4

just found out heart murmur came back, is it safe to take my prescription adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine)?

Accepted Answer

Don't know what: type of heart murmur you have.  Some heart murmurs can be completely innocent - others not so much.

Question 5

was told it was safe to take ibuprofen with heart murmur, but i get palpitations after i take one. i've had palps checked & was told it was fine, but why do they come after i take meds?

Accepted Answer

: There have been reports of getting palpitations after taking ibuprofen. Ibuprofen is fine to take with a heart murmur, however if you get palpitations as a result of taking, best to avoid. Other things can cause palpitations such as stress, coffee, lack of sleep, panic attack, exercise, stimulants, dehydration, dietary changes, medication changes, hormonal fluctuations, anemia and heart condition.

Question 6

my son has a heart murmur. is it safe for him to take aziythromycin for an ear infection? he refuses to take his amoxicillin (spits it out).

Accepted Answer

Yes: A heart murmur does not make an antibiotic unsafe. Some antibiotics are better than others for treating patients with certain heart murmurs. All the best.

Question 7

if have a heart murmur can i take amoxcillin and fluoxetine? cause i am taking both these now.

Accepted Answer

No problem: There is no issue if you have a murmur and taking both amoxicillin and fluoxetine.

Question 8

i have heart palpitations every morning, anywhere from 85 to 120 bpm, they usually wake me up between 5:30 and 7:30 am every morning for the last 3 months. i dont have shortness of breath and no pain. i do have a heart murmur but dont take meds for?

Accepted Answer

: Reasons to wake up at night like this include sleep apnea, or other medications you might be taking such as BP meds that are wearing off in early morning.  If legs are swollen during day and go down at night ask your Drs about congestive heart failure.

Question 9

if i am allergic to penicillin, can i safely take gentamicin? i have a heart murmur and do not want to use azithromycin any longer.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes you can, however it would be important for you to discuss the appropriate antibiotic with your physician. Not all conditions that cause a murmur require antibiotics.

Question 10

what do you advise for heart murmur. can i take the risk?

Accepted Answer

One thing you: need to check on is the need for prophylactic antibiotics for major dental procedures and certain surgeries to prevent endocarditis. Risk of physical activity depends on the heart defect.

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Is it safe to take gaperpentin pain killers when you have a heart murmur?

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Is it safe to take antidepressants with a heart murmur?

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Just found out heart murmur came back, is it safe to take my prescription adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine)?

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Was told it was safe to take ibuprofen with heart murmur, but i get palpitations after i take one. i've had palps checked & was told it was fine, but why do they come after i take meds?

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My son has a heart murmur. is it safe for him to take aziythromycin for an ear infection? he refuses to take his amoxicillin (spits it out).

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If have a heart murmur can i take amoxcillin and fluoxetine? cause i am taking both these now.

A member asked:

I have heart palpitations every morning, anywhere from 85 to 120 bpm, they usually wake me up between 5:30 and 7:30 am every morning for the last 3 months. i dont have shortness of breath and no pain. i do have a heart murmur but dont take meds for?

A member asked:

If i am allergic to penicillin, can i safely take gentamicin? i have a heart murmur and do not want to use azithromycin any longer.

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What do you advise for heart murmur. can i take the risk?

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