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Posted at 11:55 PM on Oct 30, 2008 by poisonpillskill, #36153
My doctor gave me 5 'samples' of Levaquin 750mg for a sinus infection. 2nd night I had frightening heart palpitations while sitting watching a movie with family. Later that night experienced insomnia, depression, body aches and extreme cold feeling all over despite blanket, comforter and furry throw. 3rd day I experieinced severe nausea, dizziness, over-heating, dry mouth, body pain, headaches and motion sickness on pubic transit about 2 hours after dosing. Almost passed out. Was shaking, feeling hypoglycemic. Curled in a ball praying by the end of the 45 minute bus ride. Stopped for water and a bagel, thought it was awhile since I had eaten. 2 hours later after my appointment, same thing again o the bus ride home. Took me 2 hours to calm down. Looked up side effects online and was shocked. My doctor knows I had a head/neck injury ( 3 dislocated vertebrae ), knows I have prescription Vicodin and Tylenol 3 for pain, but fortunately I only took one Tylenol 3 today and no Vicodin for weeks. But I did take Advil yesterday, another pain reliever my doctor knows I use, but conflicts with Levaquin. Doctor also knows that I'm concerned about possible pre-diabetic condition as mother has developed type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, he knows I have had bad experiences with previous prescription medications including asthma inhalers destroying tooth enamel and depression reactions to Singulair. Apparently Levaquin and Singulair both have suicidal depression side-effects. So why was this drug given to me? Basically, who do I sue?
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Reply 9 months ago on Jan 18, 2009 by imflyboy, #16151

Who should you sue for a perscription medication for which you obviously didn't read the documentation that comes with every perscription no matter where you get it. You should take the blame. We need to stop this litigeous behavior every time something doesn't quite go right. Be happy that you there have been no residual effects. Suing hurts all of us, including you. And believe me, it is no quick recipe and no guarnateed settlement, no matter what the ambulance chasing torts lawyers will tell you.

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Reply 9 months ago on Feb 08, 2009 by boogie, #16867

Imflyboy, you are wrong! not all drugs are given with warining documentation, I was so sick and when my Dr. said he was giving me an antibiotic, I did not question him, It would'nt have helped any way he just responds to all of my questions with a "trust me, I'll make you better" answer. I had no clue it could cripple me! He faild to include side effects and warnings with the samples! When I complained of side effects. Dr. did still did not say a word about side affects. Now tendon damage and alot of rehab to recover. Who would have thought an antibiotic could do this much damage?

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