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My son is 40 years old, diagnosed with Downs Syndrome. In April...

Posted at 9: 6 PM on Nov 10, 2007 by william329, #24942
My son is 40 years old, diagnosed with Downs Syndrome. In April 2007 he had a sore on his leg diagnosed as Cellulites. 15 days of Lavaquin 750 mg. was prescribed. Since taking this medication he has had a complete personality change. He appears to be hallucinating and is constantly talking to himself. He previously enjoyed TV and music. He now continues to watch TV but with the volume very low. He is no longer interested in music. He is more involved in talking to himself. We have taken him for every medical test available with no problem diagnosed. He has also been to an Neurologist, again with nothing unusual noted. He constantly is in the bathroom attempting to go to the bathroom. Yes, he has also had all the urology and gastro. tests, nothing noted. Very frustrating. Appears to be the result of the Lavaquin.
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Reply about 1 year ago on Jan 15, 2008 by lm2918, #4099

How is your son doing now? My 53 year old sister who has Down's syndrome took it for a urinary tract infection and hasn't been the same since. Doesn't want to go to work. Seems fearful of things that never bothered her. The sleep pattern is getting better but her behavior has definitely changed. Doesn't want to go to bed or get up in the mornings and has been having behavioral problems at her workshop.

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