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What Causes Panic Attacks And Heart Palpitations While On Novacip?

Posted on Tue, 31 May 2016

Question: i was sick, went to the hospital and doctor said i have bacteria infection somewhere in my system after a FBC and Urine. he said my Urine was fine though. so he gave me novacip 500 for 10 days. 2 more days to go and now anytime i finish eating, i experience panic attacks and heart palpitations. it feels like my heart is gon stop beating. doc can u please help me here . thank you

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Let’s see what happens after the treatment!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this infection and the palpitations your have reported. I have reviewed you information fully. Palpitations could be related to Novacip. To be sure about this, let’s see what happens after you stop the treatment in 2days. If this stops, then it was related to the drug and there is no need for further worries. If it does’t, then we certainly need to evaluate you for possible anxiety related conditions. For now, let’s be calm and see what the trend of events is after the treatment.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (7 minutes later)

okay doc. thank you. i hope the palpitation is really related to the drug and that it stops after am done with it. i am the lonely type and my mind overworks anytime i am alone in my room. i think i need counselling as well. anxiety really is a problem for me and i need help. i have done ECG tests a number of times for the palpitation and it showed nothing. i did holter monitoring as well somewhere around december for same palpitation and that result has not yet been out. a little delay from the cardio department. the palpitation comes and goes. i can be there for months without it and it can start scaring me for months as well. do u think i need a psychologist or there could be something wrong with my heart ? i am not a happy boy.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Certainly nothing wrong with your heart!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It’s sad to hear you are not a happy boy. Talk to me and I Will help you through it all. Your heart has no issues otherwise that would have been picked up on one of the heart exams. I will rather suggest we get you well managed for anxiety as well as counseling. With this infection of similar episodes even before getting Novacip, am no longer too sure this is the only red flag here. Probably evaluating and treating you for anxiety would be something good to do right away.

I wish you well and let me know what your immediate thoughts are.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (2 minutes later)

okay thank you.
as you suggested earlier, i will finish taking this drugs and see is the palpitation still continues.. will keep u posted. thanks alot

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I will be on the lookout.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I will await further updates from you. For now, get through with the treatment.

Until then, I wish you well.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar