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sprycel and zithromax

hello everyone, hope everyone is doing well and feeling fine today.  yesterday i got the results of a lung cat scan and have unfortunately developed a lung infection.  the pulmonologist wants me to take two rounds of zithromax (zpack).  there is a 'moderate' interaction between zithromax and sprycel, i checked with my specialty pharmacisist, and there is a rare side effect of irregular heart rhythm when you take the two at the same time.  i have a call into my oncologist about whether i should stop taking sprycel while i take the zithromax.  has anyone else taken these two together and if so, were there any adverse effects?  thank you!

Did your doctor tell you that your 'lung infection' might be a common side effect of dasatinib (Sprycel)? If it is a side effect then you should ask why you are being prescribed zithromax. It might well be that your oncologist is not a CML specialist?

Sandy

I recently had a sinus infection and was prescribed zpack. I continued to take sprycel while taking the zpack with no adverse effects. Only the usual stomach issues with antibiotics.

Yes me too I had Bronchitis and had a Zpack and no bad side effect for me..