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Does flagyl cause tachycardia? i suffer from svt. but i came down with a stomach flu and dr prescribed it. while taking it i had 2 episodes of svt.

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Coincidence: Arrhythmia is not a listed side effect of flagyl. It was probably just a coincidence.

Answered 6/15/2013

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Dr. Daniel Kessler answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Electrolytes off: Having a stomach flu along with diarrhea can sometimes produce abnormalities in electrolytes such as potassium. This may also have contributed to a cardiac arrhythmia.

Answered 2/20/2015

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