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Can prevpac (lansoprazole amoxicillin and clarithromycin) cause long term heart problems?

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Dr. Michael Rosenfield answered

Specializes in family Medicine

Usually not: The combination in the prevpak has not been shown to cause long term heart conditions.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/19/2013

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