Bactrim Septra Co-trimoxazole TMP/SMZ side effects
Page 31 of mail to investigative reporter Brian Deer recounting sometimes serious side effects of the antibiotic often known as Bactrim DS, Septra or co-trimoxazole
SULPHAMETH/TRIMETH DS: 12 September
Greetings everyone and hi Brian,
Glad I came across your site, it certainly confirms I am not imagining the relationship between this drug and symptoms that arose out of the blue.
I have had a recurring bladder and UT infection, probably due to a bladder that does not completely empty (see on ultra sound but needs to be confirmed by a specialist). The first time I was prescribed Microbid. I experienced nausea and fatigue and called the Dr after a couple of days and was switched to Novo-Trimel DS – ie Bactrim. I took it for twice a day for one week with no problem (or so I thought). It cleared my infection. Two weeks later I started having the symptoms again. In another week the infection was completely back so I went back to the Dr and told her which med had helped before, Sulphameth/Trimeth DS a.k.a. Bactrim.
So I get home and start taking it. I immediately get all gassed up and my abdomen is really painful. Since I had experienced this symptom last time too, I think it is because of the infection (this is the ah! ah! moment). However, now I also have a very bad headache, chills, weakness, nausea. The symptoms get better over time, but then it is time for another dose. I start looking on the internet for more explanation and then I phoned my Dr. She was not readily available but the assistant said they would put the message through. So then I phoned the pharmacist. After a while of him trying to tell me I must have the flu that is going around, and that very few people have serious side effects, I mentioned your website. Man, what do they consider serious side effects – rigamortis!!
I will not take another dose tomorrow morning, even if my infection has not yet cleared up. The testimonials documented on this site are absolutely frightening.
Has anyone tried another sulpha drug after this? Is it this drug or the sulpha type that causes these extreme and destructive symptoms? I just hope I will not go on to develop related conditions.
Marie S, Canada.
GENERIC BACTRIM: 18 September
Hi,
I am 66 yr old male and had prostate cancer surgery on Aug.17. Catheter induced UTI was a s. suprophyticus which I understand is difficult. Never had a medicine allergy and was started on Bactrim (pharmacy gave generic) took for two days and saw some improvement – did not feel great but thought it was the infection. Dr. changed prescription when the lab report showed the culture, to Cipro – on 1 12 hour tablet and severe joint and muscle pain in shoulder. Stopped and the Dr. said I can’t take that (obviously) said to continue with the Bactrim that he had given and I had 6 left of the 10.-so took it for three more days. Still thought the infection was making me feel poorly. When I took the final pill the last night I then realized it was the medication. Urinated great but it was all night. I had consumed great quantities of water that day. Could not sleep a wink that night – really horrible-when I closed my eyes I had incredibly
rapid fire color images that flashed like on a screen of bizarre and unconnected things that became too frightening to allow me to keep my eyes closed. After a following day of nearly all the mental side effects I began to gradually feel some better. After 24 hours I returned mentally to my old self. I slept well that night and felt ok the next am. Since then the general feeling of not being well seems to come and go. I have not felt like myself for two days and nights. Not so much the night visions but anxiety and depression over how I feel.
I waiting to talk to the Dr. this afternoon to see if there should be a follow up on the UTI to see if it is better. I fear he won’t know anything about what to do about the allergy and why it continues to return. From the sound of the letters I may be in for a long haul or worse. If you have any suggestions that might help I would be very appreciated. Thanks for the web site – I would have been a real case without it.
Edward P.
BACTRIM: 19 September
Brian,
I see the dates on the emails are back in 2004, not sure if this is still open or not.
I was recently prescribed Bactrim and Histovent for an upper respiratory infection and a sinus infection. About 7 days into taking the Bactrim I developed a high fever, body aches, and my eyes were burning. I rested as much as possible and contacted my doctor about this, on top of this my other symptoms had not improved. My doctor told me that it was the Histovent that needed to be changed and prescribed Allergy DN. My fever continued.. After taking the Allergy DN for 3 days and was now on the Bactrim for 10 days my cold symptoms were improving, but I still had a fever, I made another appointment to be seen. At my appointment I complained of my off/on high fever (between 102-105), it was 99.9 while I was in his office, body aches, and burning eyes since last Thursday (4 days)&. I asked him SEVERAL times&. Is this normal for me to be on an antibiotic AND a cold medicine and have this high of a fever? oh yea& you just have something viral going on too&. On day 11 I developed a flat splotchy rash on my arms/legs/face that began to itch. Because of the time of day- it went to an answering service and the on call doctor told me to stop taking the allergy DN, She said stop taking that, the reactions usually come 3-5 days after starting a medication& didn t say anything about stopping taking the Bactrim.
I ended up telling my mom about my symptoms, I wanted her to take my daughter to her gymnastics class- there is no way I could take her& She said you re not on Bactrim are you? I said yea she told me I had to stop taking it and go to the emergency room because of a story that was just in the paper last Wednesday describes the same symptoms I have and this woman almost died& So I called the doctor back& she still insisted that the bactrim was fine because I had taken it long enough I would ve had the reaction sooner&. IThen I did an internet search and found your website and at least 10 of the stories and your *if you have come to this website* warning described my symptoms exactly. I am beyond frustrated that my health was in danger because my doctor as well as the on call doctor don t know enough about the medications that they are prescribing. Just by coincidence- that my mother with no health training reads the paper and connected the two and I found your website.
This was all just yesterday, today I am left with the itchy heated rash on my arms/legs/face as well as a sore throat/swollen lymph node glands, but for the first time in 5 days I don t think I have a fever. Without the information on your website- I might ve ignored my mom s paranoia and followed the doctors instructions and might ve taken the next dose last night and who knows where I would be today.
Thank you !
Anon.
SEPTRIN: 26 September
Dear Brian,
I am hoping that after reading your website i may have found the answers to alot of my problems. As a child i was diagnoised with cystic Fibrosis and was prescribed Septrin as part of medications, i took septrin for 6 years every day to prevent infections. At the age of seven i was then told i had been miss diagnoised and ceased to take it. I am now 35 years of age and feel more like 75, i have contious joint problems and fatigue. I have been back and forwards to the doctors for the last 4 years and have been tested for various conditions with no out come other than the fact that i had a problem with my liver with high encyme levels.
Unfortunatly it was not just me who was also diagnoised withC/F but brother was too, he was also missed diagnoised and treated with septrin and is now also struggling with very simular syptoms to myself.The worrying thing about our condtions is we are both suffering from numbnees in various parts of our bodys which appears to come and go along with our other symptoms.(well when isay it comes and goes we have good days and bad days)
I am really struggling to get my G.P to take me seriously and have now been subscribed anti depressants as the whole thing is getting me down. Please if you could help me any way i would very grateful.
Yours Sincerly
Jim M.
BACTRIM DS: 26 September
Dear Brian,
I feel a huge sigh of relief tonight after stumbling upon your website. I went back to my doctor today for a 1 week re-check on a severe case of cellulitis in my leg. Last week I went in to see him after being on Augmentin for 4 days with no improvement. He added Bactrim DS to my regimen for 7 days along with the initial RX for Augmentin for 10 days. Things seemed to be going well until Monday, which was day 6 of the Bactrim. I noticed intense “Hot flashes” off and on that afternoon along with nausea, and a slight itching of the palms of my hands and bottoms of my feet. I did not think much of it. Tuesday, which was my last dose, I really started feeling poorly at work with continued “Hot flashes” to the point that I felt my body was on fire. nausea, stiff neck, dizziness, rapid heart beat and “SOB”. I honestly felt like I was coming down with the flu. By late afternoon, I was feeling worse and the itching was almost uncontrollable, especially hands, feet, and underarms. I went to the bathroom and noticed that I had a red “Sunburn” like rash all over my legs, arms and chest as well as large dark circles under my eyes. I assumed maybe a possible allergic reaction and asked one of the physicians I work for to take a look. He started my on Benadryl. Later that night, I started running a fever of 101-102 degrees and had the worst chills and aches I have ever had. Today I feel some better, but the terrible itching continues.
When I went to see my MD this afternoon and inquired about a possible reaction, I was told that I most likely had picked up a virus in the middle of all this. He said that I would NOT be running a fever with an allergic reaction (Still had a fever of 100 degrees at my OV) and that they symptoms would have started within 24 to 48 hours of starting the medication (Not 6-7 days) if this was an allergic reaction. He said he felt that I possibly had a virus like “Fifths Disease” due to the “Red Rash” and that I should not be concerned. I inquired about whether I should stay away from Sulfa Drugs in the future and he said he felt my symptoms were not related
I started doing some research on the internet this evening and now realize after reading your site for almost 2 hours that there are sooo…. many people who have experienced the same or similar symptoms, and many were several days in their treatment if not at the end of their medication as I was. I was beginning to feel as if I was going crazy, but am now totally convinced that this IS a true drug reaction. I will never take another Sulfa based drug and I really feel more research needs to be done about this. I would love to know how long this unbearable itching will continue. I have never been so uncomfortable in my life!! Your site is a God Send!
Thank You,
Denise, Columbia, SC.
BACTRIM: 27 September
Hi Brian&I wish I had read your website about Bactrim before I took the one and only pill I will ever take. I was prescribed 60 tablets to take twice a day for a minor skin rash on my ankle. I took one last night and had another in my pocket to take at work today. For some reason I didn t take it and it s a good thing because my chest was aching fiercely, breaths are shallow, and my back bone is aching in the lower to mid section. I left work early and came home sick. I initially suspected contact with my wife who is a nurse at a children s hospital had given me a bug. But as the day went on I felt more certain it was a reaction to the Bactrim pill. Thank god I read your website as now at least I know the enemy. If I had taken the whole month s supply I am sure it would have killed me.
My wife was a victim of statins four years ago when she was prescribed Lipitor and after only two pills developed an enormous pain in her leg. So much for the rare side effect they so casually mention in TV commercials! She suffered for months from the pain.
I guess I should have done my homework since that time and you can bet I will never take a medication again that I have not seriously researched. Doctors should be ashamed of being such a shill for the drug companies. My doctor also declined to write me a prescription for a headache pill as he said he was afraid of the DEA.
We have come to this&doctors afraid to write legitimate prescriptions and yet willing to prescribe drugs that should be taken off the market. I hope someone sues the drug company responsible for Bactrim and takes them to the cleaners!
Thanks again,
Russell S, Abilene, Texas.
BACTRIM: 28 September
I’m 23 & was prescribed bactrim for a spider bite turned staph infection. At first I only felt a little out of it so I assumed it was a side effect to a new drug in my body. By day 7 today; I am covered in chills, shaking, & now have a purple and red rash all over my forearms. My headache is average but if I turn my eye to the right to look sharply in that diresction it comes with blinding pain. I finally called my doctor and explained what was happening to me. This is all while I am at my office trying to work. They are calling in a new prescription tonight. I have never really been sick before and I have spent the past week thinking I was dying. A few times when my pulse dropped and i couldn’t quit shaking I had to call a family member to come to my house to drive me to the hospital. All they told me was I was reacting to the infection. I have never been so fearful of my own body in my whole life
Brandin H.
BACTRIM: 29 September
Dear Brian—I just came across your website. After taking Bactrim for the first time 2 weeks ago for a UTI, I have been seriously ill. By Day 2 of Bactrim, the UTI had cleared up. On Day 7 (my last dose) I developed fevers of 38.3-39.3, night sweats, excruciating pain all over my body, a head to ankle maculopapular rash and bright red face & ears, swollen cervical, inguinal & axillary lymph nodes, dizziness. I was in bed for 5 days and visited urgent care 3 times during that time. All labwork for Lyme, mono, strep & other things came back negative. I am just recovering from what appears to have been a severe drug reaction to Bactrim.
Jodee, Wisconsin.
SMZ/TMP: 2 October
Dear Brian,
I’m a 26 year old young woman living with my mother, because I have seizure problems and I have to take medicine to prevent them. Other than that, I’m perfectly healthy and barely get sick. I went to the doctor Friday to see if he could do anything about my foot infection. He prescribed Smz/Tmp and Doxycycline. Anyway, I was to take it twice a day. However, the side effects started the next day. I would get up early around 4:50 am and get stomach cramps, extremely dizzy, and I was put off of on one of the medications.
Though, I had to keep using Smz/Tmp and I discontinued us until I got better, and I felt sick again last night when I took it. It worried both my mother and my younger sister, too. My mother was afraid that it would get worse, so she told my sister to flush the pills down the toilet. Then, she told us that her dad (our grandfather) was prescribed some pills for something. She told us that he got very ill from them and died when I was a baby or a little child. She didn’t know if it was Smz/Tmp or not, but it pretty much sounds like it was. I stopped taking it, but I still felt a little sick when I was trying to sleep last night and I feel a little bit like crap right now, too.
Sincerely,
Susan T.
BACTRIM: 4 October
Hi, My name is Wendy and I am here in Orlando, Florida. I am normally a very healthy person and was prescribed Bactrim for a UTI. The doctor asked if I was allergic to Sulfa based medications, and I did not recall ever taking any since I am rarely ill, just things like Amoxilcillin or Z-Pac for the occasional sinus infection. So, I said, “No,” and that I have never been allergic to any medications. I took the tablet at 4pm and within minutes felt like tiny insects were biting me all over my body. In the back of my mind I thought I was just feeling the antibiotic killing the germs, but within an hour I started to feel a headache coming on and the prickling feeling magnified. I was at my daughter’s gymnastics practice and asked around for some Benadryl in case I was having an allergic response and there wasn’t any around so I figured I would just pick some up on my way home. Very soon after, I started feeling very ill very quickly, sweating, chills, severe headache (on the meningitis level), swollen lips, swollen throat, restricted breathing, flu-like aches and pains, and I was losing ground very fast. Someone rushed out and got a bottle of liquid Benadryl and another parent who is a doctor told me to take a double dose for the next few days with lots of water. Within a half hour of the Benadryl, I could feel my breathing improving. When I got home, my fever was 102 and I felt terrible pains in my legs. I took Ibuprofen for the fever, headache, and body pains. I had no appetite whatsoever. But, it was four days later that I actually started feeling better. I am so grateful that I was surrounded by people who sprung into action to help me. If I was home alone and had taken this at night, I know the outcome would have been fatal because while this came on, I was not even able to call out to someone sitting six feet away from me. If it hadn’t been for someone glancing over my way, I am not sure if I would be here today. Even though this was six days ago. I still am having mild headaches, lethargy, depression, and the swelling in my lips are still subsiding. THIS WAS ONLY AFTER ONE TABLET!!!!
You must be monitored by a family member (or friend) when taking this medication. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CHILDREN UNATTENDED IF THEY ARE TAKING THIS!!! But in my opinion, I would consider it poison and never allow a friend or family member to take it.
Thank you for your website, I hope it can save many lives. Bless you!
Wendy C, Orlando, FL.
BACTRIM: 13 October
My 20 year old daughter has been sick for 2 months. All started with what looked like an insect bite on her arm. It developed a circular red rash around it that was warm and swollen. She went to ER, diagnosed with cellulitus, MRSA, (no culture was done). Put on Bactrim. Rash did improve, but within a week started feeling ill. Progressively worsened, hot/cold flashes, mild fever, insomnia, cough, tingling and numbness in extremeties, intense pain(back, hips, legs, knees, hands). She went back to ER, different hospital) lots of blood tests. They told her she could be having a reaction to Bactrim. By this time she only had 2 doses left, but they didn’t tell her not to take them, so she finished prescription. Symptoms not improving, went to new doctor, put on Prednisone and Benedryl. Began to improve slightly. Now, 2 months later she still has random shooting pain, cough, fatigue, joint pain in hands and feet, diarrhea. She tested neg for Lyme, including Western Blot. Sed rate slightly elevated. CBC showed a couple numbers low, one high. Does this sound like a reaction to Bactrim? How long does it take to recover? Is there anything she can do to assist recovery?
Karen L.
BACTRIM: 14 October
Dear Brian,
I was given SMZTMP DS tab 800-160# for an infection I had in my foot . I had surgery and after IV’s was sent home with this prescription. I took it for 8 days and my foot and leg began to swell and was hot and red to the knee. I had chills and fever which I thought was from a flu shot.
After discontinued use of the meds for 24 hrs I still have the swelling and redness. I donot have the nausa feeling anymore but just feel gross.
Nancy, TN.
BACTRIM: 23 October
Hello Brian,
I came across your website researching Bactrim allergies. I also had many of the symptoms described in many of the email letters you received. It has been over a month since my initial allergic reaction and my health still has not returned to normal. The most debilitating issue I have is extreme fatigue compounded with muscle pain in my arms and legs. The feeling is much like the body aches that you get with the flu, but it persists day after day. Like many others, I have seen several doctors and had a battery of tests run for various things, all of which have revealed nothing. Searching the internet, I’ve come across quite a few websites that talk about the side effects, but I have not found anything that mentions what can be done to aid recovery. I was wondering if you have come across information on anything that can help with recovery?
Thank you,
Glenna M, Seattle, Washington.
SMZ/TMP: 23 October
MY husband is 42 yrs. Old and had a bad spell last nite! He had an allergic reaction to what we think is the SMZ/TMP drug that he has been taking for what the doc. Said is rosasia. He broke out with like mosquito bites all over and I mean all over even in his mouth and his eyes even swelled up and turned red some spots were white in the middle but like welts and red all around and in the groin area, under his arms and on his feet they became large enough to connect and make what looked like a large red welts and he begin Yawning a lot.
He doesn’t take the sulfa unless he feels he is breaking out but the last time he took one he had a reaction too but not as bad so we didn’t think much of it at that time or even thought of the sulfa drug being the cause because he had taking them B/4 but, last nite was really bad! He should have went to the ER but he decided to try taking benadryl so I ran and got some quick as I could and with in an hr. He was getting better. I think he has been allergic to sulfur all along and it hasn’t been rosasia. I looked on line and it said that there is a lot of foods that have preservatives containing the same type of thing. Also he had the bad reaction a couple of years ago but didn’t break out just felt very ill and he kept saying that he had to pee and when he did he felt a little better. That night we were lighting off fire works and we had to take him to the ER and they gave him benadryl but they didn’t know what caused the reaction. Makes sense now! He had went to a dermatologist for what he thought was and complexion problem and that’s when they prescribed the sulfa drug. Could it be that he has been eating something that could cause continuous breakouts. Some of the spots he gets are on his back and are quite large like boils and when he had this reaction last nite they doubled in size and now this am they have went down but are still there and he still doesn’t feel very well. When he had the reaction the last time he took the sulfa drug these same spots filled up and we totally gone the next day. But the spots that fill up like boils are always in the same spot (Upper back and under his right arm.) and the other areas break out like I stated above. I am just really concerned that this maybe doing something to his internal organs! Is this possible?
His mother has been diagnosed with lupus and degenerative cartilage disease and he has a family history of heart disease, lung cancer, colon cancer and arthritis which he has also been diagnosed with ostio arthritis in his hands. Could any of this be related?
About a year ago I also had to call an ambulance when we were out shopping because he thought he might be having a heart attach. He started shaking and his hands got cold and he felt very excited with the cold sweats and was yawning a lot like he was tired. But there was no breakout. They did a EKG which come out normal and did many tests which all came out normal so they called it a panic attach.
We don’t know which way to turn now! It seems like none of the doctors know what is going on. Do you have any ideas that may help us decide what to do next?
Thank you for your time!
Rich & Paula.
BACTRIM: 23 October
Hello,
thanks for all the info on bactrim,i took this medicine for cellulitis twice a day,after three days of taking this medicine allo f sudden i started stammering that lasted for 20-30 minutes ,then i experienced same thing next day,finally i figured it out that it is a side effect from bactrim so i stopped taking it ,total i took 9 doses of this medicine and still after 5 days i have dry mouth, poor appetite, stammering ,soar tongue and lips,vaginitis.
Thanks
Meenu.
SULFATRIM DS: 1 November
Hello,
A week ago, I was prescribed sulfatrim DS for a mild prostate infection. The symptoms I’ve had since have included weakness and stomachache, but most importantly, horrible insomnia. Every night, I am able to sleep for a couple hours before I wake up and can’t sleep any more at all. It’s been maddening, as I’ve never dealt with insomnia before in my life. It took me a few days to realize that it might be connected to this drug- it’s happened literally every night since I was prescribed it. The doctor didn’t warn me about any side effects other than a possible skin rash. Thank you for your website.
The over-prescription of potentially dangerous drugs is a real problem in the U.S.- I’m pretty upset with my doctor, and will see about getting off this antibiotic early. Frankly, at this point it’s clear that the prostate infection was much easier to deal with than the antibiotic itself.
Kumar P, Hopland, CA.
BACTRIM: 2 November
Hello –
I too had a staph infection and went to the local urgent care where they prescribed Bactrim. On day 8 of the antibiotic, I awoke with a ringing in my ear and reduced hearing. I noticed that I couldn’t hear mid-tone and bass sounds. When I play the piano the high notes make my right ear throb. My left ear seems to be OK.
I immediately stopped Bactrim but now I’ve been off it for 24 hours and my ear has not returned to normal. I’m very concerned that I have sustained a permanent hearing loss for treatment of an infection.
David G.
BACTRIM: 8 November
So glad to have found your web site. Here is my tail of bactrim woe. About a year ago in late October 2006 I had a uti and was prescribed bactrim, I had taken this drug before with no adverse side affects so I didn’t think twice about taking it again. About a week into the treatment I noticed that my eyes were red and irritated, since I wear contact lenses I figured that it was over use so I went to my eye Dr. who prescribes drops, I believe it was lotomax. About two days later I broke out in a rash all over my arms and torso as well as having sand paper tongue and very sensitive gums along with the bloodshot eyes.. I figured it was the eye drops causing this reaction. I went back to my general practitioner and she concluded that it was most likely a bactrim reaction–sent me to a eye surgeon to see if I has developed Stevens Johnson’s disease. I was told that I did not have this ailment. But–it is now a year later I still have blood shot eyes nothing has seemed to cure them I have been to 3 different eye doctors and they have pretty much ruled out any specific eye issues cornea and retina perfect no dry eye no glaucoma etc. The only thing that makes any sense to me is that my eyes were clear and white until I started take bactrim. I am very frustrated I can no longer wear contacts and nothing will alleviate the redness except visine and that has it’s own set of adverse reactions. I am wondering about an allergy to sulphur in foods that now affects me. Does that make any sense? I am pretty much at my wits end. All I know is that bactrim cured the uti but continues to leave a nasty trail of long term side affects in its wake.
BACTRIM: 11 November
I started staking that drug ( Bactrim/Septra) due to a sinus infection. I went to the doctor a week after starting to take it because I was feeling a soreness in my left side and I was throwing up everything. They thought I had a ulcer, but then my doctor said it was just probably an acid reflux problem. It has know been two weeks and I’m still throwing up, and my cough seems to be a “choking” cough. I really hope that I get something it help, because everytime I lie down my ribs hurt so bad, so I have to basic stand up or sit up for my ribs to not hurt. Also as a college student I don’t have the money to keep going back to the doctor. I really hope something happens soon, because this pain is terrible. Thanks for the site, I’ll pass it along.
Ash W.
SULFATRIM DS: 25 November
I was prescribed this medicine to treat a urine infection. The medicine was supposed to last for 5 days, 2 doses everyday. I took three pills, 1 and ½ day of the prescribed medicine and I had a horrible reaction. I had joints pain and body aches, could not put on or take off a sweater because of the pain of moving and raising my arms. I could barely stand after sitting because of the pain in my knees. After this horrible situation I started to think and realised it all started when I started my medication. I did not take last night dose or this morning s dose and my body is starting to recover. I am able to brush my teeth and get dressed with a tolerable level of pain and the situation is improving. I would like to know how is this medicine marketed and who allowed it to be on the market. It is horrible.
Fayza, Montreal.
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE/TMP: 25 November
Dear Brian:
I came across your website after 2 days of taking the generic form of Bactrim. I was prescribed this medication for a UTI. I have not had this condition before, so I had no idea what would be prescribed. The doctor prescribed the medication without even seeing me nor warning me of the side effects: he simply called the prescription into the pharmacy. After 1 day of taking the medication I had sever neckpains and a terrible headach. I woke up the following moring with severe joint pain in my hands–particularly my knuckles–and my wrists. Additionally, I felt achy and generally exhausted and week. I didn’t realize this was connected to the medication. By the second day, I couldn’t write, hold a glass or do anything else with my hands because the pain was so severe. Also, all other joints in my body began to ache severely. A mild rash appeared on my hands. At this point I read the fine print on my pharmacy reciept instructing anyone experiencing the above describe side effects to seek immediate medical attention. Because it was a Sunday, I called the pharmasist and she had the prescribing doctor paged. When I spoke to the doctor, he said, “That’s funny. Joint and muscle pain are not a listed side effect. IF the pain is related, then it should go away after stopping the medication.” When I told the doctor that the pharmasist said these were serious side effects and that they were described in the fine print, he said, “Pharmacies list random side effects.” What bothers me most about this experience is the complete lack of knowledge of these side effect by the prescribing doctor coupled with his dismissive attitude when I spoke to him.
Rachel M.
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