FDA Requires Stricter Zithromax Cardiac Warning
By Jessica Tyner
While the FDA does a good job of encouraging drug manufacturers to include appropriate warnings, sometimes it comes too late. In March 2013, the FDA required the maker of Zithromax/Z-Pak to increase warnings that the drug has been shown to cause sudden cardiac arrest. Fatal heart issues have been linked to Zithromax for a long time, but the warnings on the packaging have remained vague.
What’s most upsetting is that Zithromax is a “simple” antibiotic. Most people are prescribed antibiotics at some point in their life to help fight off infections. Children are also prescribed antibiotics like Zithromax, but there’s no getting around the fact that more people die when taking Z-Pak compared to those who don’t take it or those who take a different drug. The simple fact is that the FDA’s warning came too late for many Zithromax victims.
Why Zithromax Can Cause Heart Problems
When a person takes Zithromax or Z-Pak, it takes more time for the heart to relax. According to cardiologist Dr. John Higgins, this can cause fatal heart arrhythmia. Most people blindly take antibiotics when it’s prescribed to them because it’s such a common aid in modern medicine. It’s not a drug inherently linked to side effects or death unless a person researches it.
For the most part, people trust their doctors and the packaging on their prescription. If a doctor prescribes Zithromax, not knowing the real risks, most patients will assume that it’s safe. From ear infections in children to taking care of a minor skin boil, Zithromax may be prescribed for a number of ailments. The side effects of Zithromax, however, can be more dangerous than the condition it’s prescribed to treat.
Zithromax Heart Warning Signs
Some victims might get early red flags that Zithromax may be causing a problem. This can include dizziness, being short of breath or in general just not feeling top notch. Patients should stop taking Zithromax immediately if this happens. At the same time, Zithromax-related heart problems don’t always come with warning signs.
Some Zithromax cardiac victims simply passed out without the “usual” signs of a heart attack or heart arrhythmia. There’s no telling how a person will react to Zithromax, and the lack of symptoms can be exacerbated if a person is taking Zithromax to treat an illness and already isn’t feeling quite right. Taking other medications with Z-Pak can also cause problems, so it’s important to make sure your doctor knows everything in your regimen.
Are You a Zithromax Victim?
There’s a good chance you or a loved one has taken Zithromax since it’s so common. If you or someone you love suffered from side effects such as heart arrhythmia, cardiac arrest or heart failure, you may have a Zithromax legal claim. Pain, suffering and medical bills deserve compensation no matter when you experienced the Z-Pak side effects.
If you’d like to know more, visit the Zithromax Class Action Lawsuit Investigation where you’ll be connected to an empathetic representative. You can get a free Zithromax claim review with no pressure and no obligation. There are many Zithromax sufferers just like you, and Zithromax lawsuits are common and often successful.
Updated April 16th, 2013
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I had problems using Zithromax