Always report adverse reactions:
FDA:
1-800-FDA-1088
Health Canada: 1-866-234-2345
http://hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/report-declaration/index-eng.php
TGA Australia: https://www.ebs.tga.gov.au/ebs/ADRS/ADRSRepo.nsf
TGA Australia: https://www.ebs.tga.gov.au/ebs/ADRS/ADRSRepo.nsf
Many victims of Fluoroquinolone Toxcity
(FQT) are given medications after being floxed. many of which do
further harm to a floxed patient . We have compiled a list of common
medications a FQT victim may be prescribed and their respective
warnings.
This list is provided by the Quinolone
Vigilance Foundation as a resource and should neither be construed as
medical advice nor as an endorsement for or against the use of
medications. Talk to your doctor about your concerns regarding side
effects. In no way are we advising patients whether or not to take
these, or any, medications. Please note that this list is not
complete and many other medications may be prescribed. We encourage
everyone to research any medication they are prescribed, and to do
the same if you decide to use alternative treatments and/or remedies.
If you believe that other medications
should be added to this list or if you would like us to add the
adverse event reporting system for your geographic area, please alert
us to it at contact@saferpills.org.
Lyrica (pregabalin)-
Pain, dry mouth, edema, constipation, hypoglycemia, dizziness,
ataxia, confusion, abnormal thinking (primarily consists of events
related to difficulty with concentration/attention but also includes
events related to cognition and language problems and slowed
thinking), tremors, abnormal vision, anxiety, headaches, myasthenia
gravis, weight gain, arthralgia, depression, suicidal ideation.
Cymbalta (duloxetine)-
depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, nausea, fatigue, decreased
appetite, headache, insomnia, palpitations, blurred vision, abdominal
pain, suicidal ideation.
Neurontin (gabapentin)-
headache, dry mouth, constipation, edema, abnormal thinking
(primarily consists of events related to difficulty with
concentration/attention but also includes events related to cognition
and language problems and slowed thinking), amnesia, fatigue,
tremors, anxiety, depression, decreased white blood cell count,
impotence, palpitations, pulmonary embolus, pericardial effusion,
pericarditis, ovarian failure, bruising, increased bleeding,
tendinitis, joint swelling, nerve palsy, aphasia, hallucinations,
depersonalization, suicidal ideation.
Ambien (zolpidem)-
headache, nausea, depression, vertigo, dry mouth, lethargy, abnormal
dreams, hypotension, restless leg syndrome, tachycardia, leg cramps,
suicidal ideation, decreased cognition, neurosis, sleep activity
(includes sleep walking, sleep shopping, etc), depersonalization,
intestinal obstruction, photosensitivity.
Hydrocodone- drowsiness,
lethargy, anxiety, dysphoria, dependence, urinary retention, hearing
impairment, respiratory depression, mood changes.
It should be noted that acetaminophen
is an ingredient in hydrocodone pain medications. Acetaminophen is
the active ingredient in Tylenol and Tylenol has its own set of
adverse reactions: nausea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, itching,
rash, headache, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice
(yellowing of skin or eyes).
Oxycodone- respiratory
depression, apnea, respiratory arrest, and (to an even lesser degree)
circulatory depression, hypotension, shock, constipation, nausea,
dizziness, vomiting, pruritus, headache, dry mouth, sweating,
asthenia, insomnia, anxiety, chills, twitching, gastritis, abnormal
dreams, edema, depression, seizures, speech disorder, urinary
retention, abnormal vision, taste perversion, impotence.
Coumadin (warfarin)-
severe bleeding, pain, swelling, headache, dizziness, weakness, taste
perversion, hair loss, fatigue, loss of appetite, jaundice.
Flexeril (Cyclobenzaprine)-
drowsiness, dry mouth, fatigue, constipation, irregular heartbeat,
confusion, hallucinations, depression, tinnitus, unusual dreams,
jaundice.
Lexapro (Escitalopram)-
mood swings, headache, fatigue, insomnia, hallucinations, overactive
reflexes, muscle rigidity, nausea, memory loss, seizures, suicidal
ideation.
Prozac (fluoxetine)-
restlessness, chills or fever, joint and muscle pain, seizures,
confusion, dry mouth, irregular heartbeat, headaches, tremors,
blindness, vision changes, depression, eye pain, edema, loss of
appetite, weight gain, insomnia, suicidal ideation, jaundice.
Effexor (venlafaxine)-
serotonin syndrome (a potentially life-threatening drug reaction that
causes the body to have too much serotonin, a chemical produced by
the nerve cells), neuroleptic malignant syndrome (a life-threatening
brain disorder), agitation, hallucinations, coma, fast heartbeat,
changes in blood pressure, increased body temperature, lack of
coordination, overactive reflexes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
hyponatremia (low blood sodium levels), headache, difficulty
concentrating, confusion, weakness, unsteadiness, hallucinations,
falls, increased bleeding risk, seizures, suicidal ideation.
Paxil (paroxetine)-
suicidal ideation, anxiety, insomnia, impulse issues, headache,
nausea, fatigue, dry mouth, seizures, tremor, irregular heartbeat,
seratonin toxicity, muscle weakness,
Zoloft (sertraline)
– insomnia, dry mouth, nausea, weakness, anxiety, hair loss, muscle
pain, abnormal liver function tests, kidney disease, decreased blood
platelets, diabetes, liver failure, vasculitis, difficulty
swallowing, blood hemorrhage, numbness, tooth decay, suicidal
ideation.
Ativan (lorazepam)-
drowsiness, dizziness, muscle weakness, headache, blurred vision,
insomnia, loss of balance or coordination, forgetfulness, difficulty
concentrating, nausea, vomiting, constipation, changes in appetite,
confusion, depression, hyperactivity, hallucinations, vertigo, muscle
weakness, loss of balance or coordination, insomnia, amnesia, nausea,
vomiting, jaundice, suicidal ideation.
Xanax (alprazolam)-
depression, drowsiness, difficulty with coordination, fatigue,
aphasia, insomnia, blurred vision, abdominal pain, dry mouth,
headache, joint pain, irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, memory
loss, hallucinations, joint swelling, jaundice, numbness in hands,
feet, and around mouth, suicidal ideation, insomnia, decreased
libido.
Zofran (ondansetron)- confusion,
dizziness, irregular heartbeat, convulsions, dry mouth, mood changes,
cardiac arrest, anxiety,
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories,
aka NSAIDS (Prostaglandins) include:
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic
acid)
Celebrex (celecoxib)
Voltaren (diclofenac)
Motrin/Advil (ibuprofen)
Indocin (indomethacin)
Anaprox/Aleve/Naprosyn
(naproxen)
nausea, vomiting, constipation,
headache, fatigue, gastric problems.
Steroids include Prednisone,
hydrocortisone, cortisone.
glaucoma, edema, increased blood
pressure, weight gain, cataracts, osteoporosis.
*Please note that in addition to
adverse reactions of their own, NSAIDs/Steroids are contraindicated
with fluoroquinolone antibiotics and they amplify the toxic effects
of fluoroquinolones.
*Another note: Several of the
medications listed above cause suicidal ideation. A comprehensive
list of suicide hotlines can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/notes/quinolone-vigilance-foundation/suicide-hotlines/963143057037902
