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Experiencing Bad Pain In The Center Of My Chest After Taking Medicines
I ve been taking Cefdinir for 5 days now due to strep throat. It is the first time I ve ever taken Cefdinir. I started coughing last night so I took some Delsym which I have taken before with no problem. I woke with bad pain in the center of my chest that went straight through to my back. Almost like severe heartburn but not really. I went ahead and took 2 Tums but it didn t help. I m a 50 year old female, healthy. The only medication I take is Adderal 10 mg which I took yesterday. Any ideas of what could be causing this pain?
Mon, 27 May 2019
Hello,
Cefdinir is an antibiotic. If taken orally, it will alter the intestinal flora. This might aggravate the heartburn and cause candida overgrowth.
I advise to take tums and probiotics. If still no improvement, should go to ER to rule out any uncommon side effect of Cefdinir.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini
General & Family Physician
Cefdinir is an antibiotic. If taken orally, it will alter the intestinal flora. This might aggravate the heartburn and cause candida overgrowth.
I advise to take tums and probiotics. If still no improvement, should go to ER to rule out any uncommon side effect of Cefdinir.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini
General & Family Physician
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