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Can Antibiotics Affect The Pulse Rate And BP Readings?
Question: Can antibiotics affect your pulse my bp 111/76 pr 87 however my pr is usually below 80 . After taking the antibiotic the pulse rate comes down. I may have a tooth problem. It might be an old root canal not done right not sure going to dentist today. I don't have a spleen it was removed years ago. Thankyou
Brief Answer:
Your symptoms seem to be related to an infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I understand your concern and would explain that the changes in your heart rate are not related to any adverse effects of clindamycin.
You should know that tachycardia is often a sign of infection or inflammation (induced by the toxic bacterial substances). The fact that after taking clindamycin the heart rate gets lower may be an indicator that it is acting against the infection.
So I recommend consulting with your dentist and performing a complete blood count and inflammation tests (PCR, sedimentation rate), to rule in/out the possibility of an infection.
Feel free to ask any other questions whenever you need!
Hope to have been helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
Your symptoms seem to be related to an infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I understand your concern and would explain that the changes in your heart rate are not related to any adverse effects of clindamycin.
You should know that tachycardia is often a sign of infection or inflammation (induced by the toxic bacterial substances). The fact that after taking clindamycin the heart rate gets lower may be an indicator that it is acting against the infection.
So I recommend consulting with your dentist and performing a complete blood count and inflammation tests (PCR, sedimentation rate), to rule in/out the possibility of an infection.
Feel free to ask any other questions whenever you need!
Hope to have been helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
You are correct there is an infection in the gum due to a fractured tooth. Thank you for your precise answer.
Brief Answer:
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
I am happy to have been helpful to direct you into the correct diagnosis!
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Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
I am happy to have been helpful to direct you into the correct diagnosis!
Hope to have fulfilled all your expectations!
You can feel free to ask me directly for any other problems at the link below:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=69765
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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