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I am a 48 year old female who had just recovered from pneumonia a...

Posted at 11: 4 PM on Jun 04, 2009 by golfdtd, #42023
I am a 48 year old female who had just recovered from pneumonia and was prescribed avelox for a lingering sinus infection. Within hours after taking just 1 400 mg pill, I began experiencing a severe reaction. First there was a rash all over my body, with swelling and flushing all over. Then I became nauseated to the point of dry heaves and my temp went to 104 digress. My body then had neurological shakes, I could not control them -- just like Parkinson. I had no energy to move. My husband rushed me to the ER where I was treated with steroids, liquid benadryl, nausea medicine and IV fluids. After a few hours, I was released. Two days later, after another trip to the ER because of tingling, rash and no blood flow to extremities the same treatment was given. It has now been two weeks and I am just now feeling like I am coming out of this and getting back to normal. I have just spent over 10 days in bed, untold amount of money at ER and lost two weeks of my life.. BTW, the ER Doc said he would never prescribe Avelox to anyone due to the numerous reactions he has seen. If there is a class action suit, count me in.. Never let anyone take this drug..
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Reply 5 months ago on Jun 05, 2009 by behappy, #20379

Yes the symptoms that you felt were the side effects of avelox. You can find them at http://www.internationaldrugmart.com/avelox.html

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Reply 3 months ago on Aug 15, 2009 by anglmrtn3, #22269

Did you report this to FDA, manufacturer, and distributor? There is a website:

www.accessdata.gov/scripts/medwatch/medwatch-online.htm

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