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Topic: omnicef causing my heart problems, help!

gigimac
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I was on an abx break but felt symptoms creeping back. So I started my new abx omnicef or it's generic name cefdinir.

Shortly after taking it my heart did a kind of flip which is very unusual. The next day I had some chest pain and general discomfort in chest area.

Obviously I will tell my dr, tomorrow and I have not taken another dose.

Is this common with this drug? Is this something one has to deal with or is this a deal breaker?

[ 05-26-2013, 03:20 PM: Message edited by: gigimac ]

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Lymetoo
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WEll, doesn't sound good! I didn't think omnicef was one of those known to do that, but....

It could be a herx, but just to be safe, you may want to switch.

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faithful777
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It is a good thing you stopped taking it. I don't think that is a herx. Good chance it is an allergic reaction.

Only issue I had with that drug was severe diarrhea. Even still that was a year ago and I am tolerating more things now so we are trying that drug again.

There are lots of alternatives for you to take and I am sure your doctor will prescribe something else.

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gigimac
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yes, The heart thing is scary and I too am sure my doc will rx something else when she is back in.

i am allergic to penicillin and I thought iread that cephalosporins are similar to penicillin?

Perhaps it is an allergic reaction.

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Told you I was sick
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gigi,

Not sure if this was a coincidence or not, but, I, too, developed serious heart issues while taking the same med! However, I was also newly taking A-Bart at the same time, so, it would be hard to definitively implicate the Omni.

The heart symptoms became so bad -and yes, both treatments were suspended- that, here I am 8 months later still trying to resolve the related issues. No fun.

Yikes. Powerful stuff...apparently.

What about you? How did you make out with calling your doctor about this med? Hopefully, your symptoms have completely abated.

Best to you in your healing journey,
Told you...

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