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FloxinFrom: Bobbie (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sun, 12 Dec 1999 23:34:53 -0600 (CST)
This past Monday, I saw my primary care docter for a regularly scheduled check-up for blood pressure, which included lab and urine tests. The nurse called later to tell me white cells were found in my urine and an antibiotic, Floxin, was being called in to the pharmacy for me. She said Floxin was being prescribed because I am allergic to penicllin and Bactrim. I picked up the Floxin and looked it up in my PDR copy. I was alarmed at the number of side effects and warnings listed. The next morning I talked to the docter by phone, and he said he felt this was the safest med for me because it only had to be taken for 3 days and the alternative had to be taken 10 days. The first day and first two doses were uneventful, but the second day and about 7 hours after the third dose, my throat started burning. At first I thought maybe it was just drainage. I was out in traffic and trying to keep myself covered with long sleeves and high-collered blouse, because the sun was strong that day, and I knew Floxin could cause sun sensitivity. Anyway I was in traffic maybe 15-20 minutes and when I got home, I could feel all my upper body burning. When I undressed my neck and upper arms, down to my elbows, were bright red and hot to touch. I could understand my neck possibly being red, but my arms were completely covered. My docter's office was closed that day, so I called the druggist. He advised me to skip the next dose until I talked to the docter. The next day, by phone and through the nurse, the docter told me to continue the med. The next dose, 4th, produced the same burning in throat and body about 30 minutes of taking it. This time the docter told me to discontinue it. I might add, the skin heat and redness would leave and return. My last dose was about noon on Thursday, and these symptoms have continued through the weekend, although not as intense. Does this mean a substantial amount of the drug has stayed in my system this long? I have taken Benadry several times through this and I guess it's helped some though the burning still remains. I would appreciate any docters opinion of the above and would also appreciate response from anyone else with similar experience with Floxin. Thank you in advance for all replies. Bobbie
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