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Can cipro (ciprofloxacin) & doxy cause long qt or heart issue as side effect? if so, what are the chance?
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QT Interval: Very unlikely to occur.The chances are slim and none
Answered 12/24/2014
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Qt prolongation: Anyone with a condition affecting the heart that can cause sudden death needs to take extra care with medicines For people with LQTS there are specific !educations that can have serious effect by furthure prolonging the QT interval. cipro (ciprofloxacin) and Doxy are two of many drugs that have effect on intracardiac Potassium channels resulting in QT interval prolongation. Check with your Doctor of you have any
Answered 12/24/2014
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