jasxo
24-08-18, 22:31
So my doc just prescribed me an antibiotic for a suspected bacterial lung infection. To make a long story short, I've been coughing up all colors in the rainbow (including blood yay), have a fever, sweating profusely and generally feel like s***.
Anyway, I grabbed my prescription today and was just about to pop one in my mouth when I decided to read the leaflet that comes inside the box. In big bold letters it says "warning, this drug is linked to an elevated risk of developing Long QT Syndrome which can cause sudden cardiac death." I practically threw the pill 5 feet away from me.
I'm VERY sensitive to anything heart related. I can't even drink a cup of coffee or take antihistamines because my heart starts jumping all over the place. I'm actually on a beta blocker at the moment because my heart loves palpitating and racing for no reason :yesyes:
I did more googling and my research concluded that there is actually no way I'm taking these. It says if you're already on drugs that slow heart rate (I am) or have low levels of magnesium (I do, confirmed by blood test) then to stay away.
The question is, am I being sane and rational? These antibiotics were prescribed to treat potential pneumonia and that in itself can be a killer. But I just cannot fathom swallowing these things now that I know the risks associated with them. I will literally be in a constant state of panic as heart problems are a huge trigger for my anxiety. Any advice moving forward? I'd prefer to not die of pneumonia OR a heart arrhythmia, thank you very much!!!
Anyway, I grabbed my prescription today and was just about to pop one in my mouth when I decided to read the leaflet that comes inside the box. In big bold letters it says "warning, this drug is linked to an elevated risk of developing Long QT Syndrome which can cause sudden cardiac death." I practically threw the pill 5 feet away from me.
I'm VERY sensitive to anything heart related. I can't even drink a cup of coffee or take antihistamines because my heart starts jumping all over the place. I'm actually on a beta blocker at the moment because my heart loves palpitating and racing for no reason :yesyes:
I did more googling and my research concluded that there is actually no way I'm taking these. It says if you're already on drugs that slow heart rate (I am) or have low levels of magnesium (I do, confirmed by blood test) then to stay away.
The question is, am I being sane and rational? These antibiotics were prescribed to treat potential pneumonia and that in itself can be a killer. But I just cannot fathom swallowing these things now that I know the risks associated with them. I will literally be in a constant state of panic as heart problems are a huge trigger for my anxiety. Any advice moving forward? I'd prefer to not die of pneumonia OR a heart arrhythmia, thank you very much!!!