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Last year i took z pak for sinus infection. i noticed my heart would beat faster after taking it so stopped. what would cause this?

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Not uncommon: It is not uncommon for zithromax to cause increase heart rate.In the past there was a questionable of whether it caused arrthymias but this was determined to be overstated.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 2/8/2019

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