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A member asked:

I live on zofran (rx) past 2yrs due to severe ibs/gad. when i take it i get intermittent sharp chest pains for the next few days.ekg was fine.serious?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Unlikely: At 21 yrs old, heart problems are extremely unlikely. Causes of sharp chest pain in someone with IBS on Zofran are many, most are entirely benign. If these worsen, or if new symptoms develop, please see your doctor for a physical examination.

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Answered 3/2/2017

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