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Can long term use of Azithromycin cause AFib or is it caused due to stress as Doctor told me? I often take Azithromycin tablets maybe once every 3 days or so or once every week.
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What is the reason for taking azithromycin regularly ? The information is inadequate , but from the information here , You seem to have developed a sort of addiction to azithromycin.
Please stop using unnecessarily, you will be causing yourself harm.
Side effects of azithromycin ranges from nausea , diarrhoea to liver and heart problems.
Kindly stop using azithromycin. Consult MD medicine in your area.
Get an ECG done.
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Azithromycin doesn't cause atrial fibrillation ,but can result in prolonged qt interval resulting in irregular heartbeat.There is no role for azithromycin long term use except for few specific disorders.long term use could seriously alter the gut bacteria .
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First thing to identify here is as to WHY you feel the need to take Azithromycin every 3 days. Sounds like an addiction to drug which with a drug like Azithromycin is quite rare.
Please connect for further history and detailed evaluation
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Regular intake of azithro is not required for long duration, If you have gained such habit it should be cut down
Proper past and present history required to rule out diagnosis
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Since when you have started Azithromycin?
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Hi dear
Yes excess use of Azithromycin could be one of the cause although it's not very common but then again stress can also lead to it as well. So it's difficult to pinpoint that in ur case it's due to what .
Having said that it's better to always consult a doctor before taking any medicine even though I know u can easily get Azithromycin over the counter from pharmacy.
Kindly consult for further queries
Take care
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Do not take or abuse antibiotics.. connect to get proper diagnosis and treatment
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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4 yrs exp
Jhansi
Should not to be used
Will be resistant
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
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Bhubaneswar
connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management
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Dr. Najeeb T
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7 yrs exp
Malappuram
Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation.
Please keep in mind that detailed medical history is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
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7 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above as .
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow any medicine or advise after consultation only from a good doctor.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
please keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
It's crucial to take antibiotics only as prescribed by a doctor.
If you are on long-term azithromycin or have concerns about its side effects, discuss them with doctor, who can assess the risks and benefits based on your specific situation.
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
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Pune
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