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| Author: | Noe [ Thu Dec 03, 2015 11:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Bad Reaction to Flowmax, possibly Cipro |
I have been on Flowmax for less than 24 hours, but I seem to be having a bad reaction to it. Yesterday I had hives for several hours after taking the medication. Today I have a terrible sinus headache, disorientation and dizziness, and a painful sensation around my throat and neck. All of these symptoms appear on the list of side effects for Flowmax, and some of them appear on the Cipro list. I am trying to reach my doctor's office this morning. |
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| Author: | Inconinmiss [ Thu Dec 03, 2015 11:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bad Reaction to Flowmax, possibly Cipro |
You need to see your doctor ASAP. In the mean time, stop taking the meds. Allergic reactions to meds can be dangerous. Good luck! |
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| Author: | Noe [ Thu Dec 03, 2015 11:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bad Reaction to Flowmax, possibly Cipro |
Thanks, I'm definitely working on that. |
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| Author: | Patrick [ Thu Dec 03, 2015 5:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bad Reaction to Flowmax, possibly Cipro |
If you cannot reach your doctor's office, get yourself, with a friend driving if necessary, to an emergency room ASAP. Keep us informed. |
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| Author: | Noe [ Thu Dec 03, 2015 10:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bad Reaction to Flowmax, possibly Cipro |
Thanks for your concern. I reached my urologist's office at 10AM this morning, and they said to discontinue the medication. They asked me to consider an ER visit; however, I did not think the allergic reaction was that bad. I read all the documentation on the medications. I was able to divide my symptoms into two categories: the allergic reaction and the medications' side effects. I had: Hives for several hours (allergic reaction) Accelerated heart rate (side effect) Disorientation and dizziness (side effect) Pain in throat, neck and jaw area (allergic reaction and possibly also a side effect) Very painfully inflamed sinuses (side effect) Nosebleed (side effect) Lethargy (side effect) I took a Zyrtec for the allergic reaction, and that helped. The throat pain and inflamed sinuses lasted all day. I took Advil for those but it took awhile to kick in. It was the the most painful sinus headache I have ever had. It finally abated this evening, more than 24 hours after I took a single Flowmax capsule. Thank God that is over. I have a brief follow-up visit tomorrow. Noe |
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