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Can ery-tab(erythromycin) cause heartburn and acid-reflux as a side-effect?

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Dr. Simon Tsiouris answered

Yes: Gastrointestinal side effects are common with erythromycin. If the symptoms persist, especially after you have stopped using erythromycin, then you should talk to your doctor.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 1/21/2017

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A member asked:

Can ery-tab(erythromycin) cause heartburn and acid-reflux as a side-effect?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Simon Tsiouris answered

Dr Brown agreed

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