Amoxicillin & Rapid Heart beat

[choccydeb]

Hi all

I have just been prescribed Amoxicillin Antibiotics for a tooth infection 500mg to be taken 3 times a day for 7 days. I had an ablation in January 2019 which was successful, my worry is the antibiotics are making my heart beat so fast I can see it through my clothes! it is Saturday so doctors and dentist are closed, what shall I do?

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I was told that it was safe for me to take Amoxicillin for a tooth problem, but if I were you I would speak to a pharmacist.

[fallingtopieces]

I would put that down to the tooth infection rather than the antibiotics. Infection, especially tooth/gum, could affect your heart rate.

Perhaps you could try some magnesium alongside the amoxicillin?

Pat

[Bagrat]

I've just had 2 courses of amoxicillin for tooth infection 3 weeks apart no ill effects. I too would blame the infection but check with pharmacist

[Mrsvemb]

Definitely speak to a pharmacist today. I had the same problem with Erithromyacin. Half an hour after taking each tablet my heart was racing. Is there a similar pattern for you?

[Tapanac in reply to Mrsvemb]

I had Erithromyacin too and the side effects in the pamphlet said it was contra-indicative to some heart tablets. The locum doctor had made an error. I have had amoxicillin many times since and that is fine. It is probably the tooth infection that is causing the heart thumping

[Mrsvemb in reply to Tapanac]

I wasn’t on any beta blockers at the time. In fact, the first episode of AF was due to the erythromycin. I collapsed and finished up in hospital. I was told that the erythromycin damaged the electrics in my heart. Hence I have had PAF ever since.

[Tapanac]

I have had amoxicillin many times and it is supposed to be fine for afib. Probably your tooth infection causing it, but give 111 (if you can get through with how busy they are at the moment because of the virus) or call your pharmacist to make sure. Feel well soon

[Khatpi]

I was told by an MD that Clindamycin was the drug of choice for an infection and it knocked it out. First started on Keflex and it didn’t do a thing. And my dentist was in denial about it and wouldn’t order it for me . He was out of the loop by then anyway. ie; too old to be practicing. And he left me in a lot of pain needlessly. Hope this helps ya. Sarah from San Diego

[Khatpi in reply to Khatpi]

Can you go to a Minute Clinic or urgent care ?

[Rickgr]

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Rapid heartbeat could be a side effect of the infection itself rather than the antibiotic. However, if the fast heart rate continues or worsens, it's important to seek medical advice as soon as possible, especially considering your previous heart procedure. You could visit an urgent care center or a pharmacy for further guidance if the doctor’s office is closed.