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Taking metronidazole for c-diff. been on it 9 days. i have rapid heart rate and anxiety nausea . went to er..said heart was okay. is this normal?

Q: taking metronidazole for c-diff. been on it 9 days. i have rapid heart rate and anxiety nausea . went to er..said heart was okay. is this normal?

Metronidazole: Agitation &amp; irritability are common side-effects, less common are fast heart beats &amp; chest discomfort, which may resemble anxiety. Discuss with your doctor.

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

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Metronidazole: Agitation & irritability are common side-effects, less common are fast heart beats & chest discomfort, which may resemble anxiety. Discuss with your doctor.

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Answered 4/27/2015

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A member asked:

Taking metronidazole for c-diff. been on it 9 days. i have rapid heart rate and anxiety nausea . went to er..said heart was okay. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Junglas agreed

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