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What Causes Chest Pain And Palpitations While On Cefdinir?

My son started taking Cefdinir on Thursday for Strep. He started complaining Sunday night of his heart hurting. It was beating fairly fast but not terribly. He did have reflux as a baby. Could it be the medication or does he need to be seen by a doctor?
Fri, 6 Jul 2018
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I don't think this pain is a side effect of taking Cefdinir.
It might be a sign of reflux, worsened by Cefdinir.
He can try using Omeprazole once daily in morning before breakfast for 15 days.

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What Causes Chest Pain And Palpitations While On Cefdinir?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I don t think this pain is a side effect of taking Cefdinir. It might be a sign of reflux, worsened by Cefdinir. He can try using Omeprazole once daily in morning before breakfast for 15 days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.