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I have irregular heart beat. i took my first dose of azithromycin today and noticed my heart going crazy! is azithromycin to blame?
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Azithromycin: Rapid heart beat and palpitations have been reported from this drug. Is rare. But possible. Report to your doc
Answered 10/17/2014
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