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Anxiety, breathing difficulty, tremors, post-flu compilation. 14 apo-clarithromycin prescribed. Should i be concerned?
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Hi,As a result of a post-flu complication, my doctor had prescribed me a bottle of 14 apo-clarithromycin pills. I was instructed to take one pill during the morning and another during the night -- on a full stomach. I took one last night, and another one this morning.Approximately 3 hours after the second pill, I suddenly began experiencing anxiety almost in the form of what many people call a panic attack. I had difficulties breathing, my whole body was shaking, and I was confused. I had zero experiences of such prior to this sudden anxiety episode. I have read studies that shows that some rare side-effects of clarithromycin include anxiety, hallucinations, insomnia, depression, and nightmares. An article from "The Psychiatrist" even discussed an extreme case where a 19-year old female developed an "immediate psychotic reaction" after having received only two doses of clarithromycin. I am only 17 years old.Should I be worried? Should there be any further adverse side-effects of the drug, what am I to do? Thank you.
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Dear I understand your concern. The side effects you mention is very rare nd uncommon. May be you had it. Now don't take the next dose of that medication, because it may trigger the same pnic symptoms again. Consult your physician and tell him about the episode. There are several post flu medication available for him to prescribe. Wish you speedy recovery.