I had a doctor prescribe Zpack for me yesterday. I have shortness of breath and chest tightness, I was also wheezing, but when he listened to me breathing he didn’t hear it. I’m really worried about taking this antibiotic because even though I’m not allergic to any medicines that I know of, he didn’t really ask me many other medical questions to see if this was a safe option for me. I read this medication can increase heart rate and people have went into cardiac arrest? I already have a resting rate of about 105, and pretty bad anxiety. I just would like some reassurance that this is safe drug and I don’t have to worry about deadly side effects..I’m also a smoker/34 year old female.
Hello, Greetings from icliniq. I understand that you are worried about the side effect of the prescribed drug. In my opinion, Azithromycin is one of safe drugs, so do take the medicine without any doubt. Secondly, I would like to know your history in detail. And last but not least, according to me its a good time to give a thought about quitting smoking. And I can help you. Do let me know. Take care. Spirometry testing with bronchodilator reversibility testing allergic bronchitis, bronchial asthma worsening due to smoking Smoking cessation. When investigations are available and then as required.