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Nirvana · 03-14-2013, 11:23 AM

I hope this is not what they prescribed for your wife Z-Pak

FDA: Z-Pak Antibiotic Could Have A Deadly Side Effect

As CBS 2’s Dr. Max Gomez reported, azithromycin – known by the brand names Zithromax and Z-Pak – could cause fatal heart problems.

More than 40 million prescriptions a year are written for azithromycin, for everything from bronchitis to urinary tract and skin infections. But like all drugs, azithromycin has its side effects.

The FDA said one rare side effect could be lethal. It could cause an irregular heart rhythm that in some patients has caused sudden cardiac death.

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03-14-2013, 11:23 AM	#12
Nirvana Back in 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,684	I hope this is not what they prescribed for your wife Z-Pak FDA: Z-Pak Antibiotic Could Have A Deadly Side Effect As CBS 2’s Dr. Max Gomez reported, azithromycin – known by the brand names Zithromax and Z-Pak – could cause fatal heart problems. More than 40 million prescriptions a year are written for azithromycin, for everything from bronchitis to urinary tract and skin infections. But like all drugs, azithromycin has its side effects. The FDA said one rare side effect could be lethal. It could cause an irregular heart rhythm that in some patients has caused sudden cardiac death. LINK __________________ Speaking simply... do not confuse this with having a simple mind.