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What Causes Fluttering In Heart On Taking Lortab?

I had chemo 2 years ago Cytoxin/Taxotere for breast cancer and am currently on Tamoxifen, Toprol 100mg,TriamtereneHCTZ 37.25mg. I was taking Lortab 7.25-500mg but that was currently changed to Lortab 7.5-325mg. Last night was the first time taking the new pills, and I keep get this fluttering like heart thing that makes me want to breath really deep or cough then I m fine. Now you should know I extremely sensitive to meds as changing from one brand of tamoxifen to another is truly a beast!
Fri, 14 Jun 2019
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Hello There

After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that palpitation can be a common side effect of chemotherapy but breathing difficulty can be due to cardiac arrhythmia so it is recommended for you to get an ecg and a echocardiography done and consult your treating physician for medical treatment.

Hopefully this information will guide you properly.

Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
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What Causes Fluttering In Heart On Taking Lortab?

Hello There After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that palpitation can be a common side effect of chemotherapy but breathing difficulty can be due to cardiac arrhythmia so it is recommended for you to get an ecg and a echocardiography done and consult your treating physician for medical treatment. Hopefully this information will guide you properly. Kind Regards Dr Bhanu Partap