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Urology (Expert Forum)
Reaction to Septra
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Reaction to Septra
by Lavela, Aug 13, 1998 12:00AM
While being treated for a urinary tract infection with Septra, I developed "serum sickness" like symptoms including arthralgia and mayalgia. The symptoms have persisted for almost one year. I am concerned about the prognosis. I have shown some improvement but also suffer severe recurrent episodes. I am interested in both my prognisis and where I might find documentation of othere cases.
Doctor's Answer
by hfhs M.D.-AK, Aug 13, 1998 12:00AM
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Dear Lavella,
I looked in the Physician’s Desk Reference under the possible Adverse reactions or side effects of Septra and did find that “ serum sickness like syndrome” is listed. The most common adverse side effects are gastrointestinal (nausea, vomiting, anorexia) and allergic (rash and itching). The company that makes the drug is Burroughs Wellcome, perhaps they have some information that they can give you. They must have an account of at least one case or it would not be listed as a possible adverse reaction.
In terms of prognosis I am unable to help you since I don’t have a good account of you reaction to the medication nor have I encountered a patient with a similar occurrence in my career. An infectious disease physician might have a chance of answering your question better than I can.
Burroughs Wellcome
3030 cornwallis Road
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
(800) 722-9292
Drug information service-(800) 443-6763
This information is provided for general medical educational purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its satellites (1 800 653-6568).
Sincerely,
HFHS M.D.-AK
*keyword:Drug reaction
Dear Lavella,
I looked in the Physician’s Desk Reference under the possible Adverse reactions or side effects of Septra and did find that “ serum sickness like syndrome” is listed. The most common adverse side effects are gastrointestinal (nausea, vomiting, anorexia) and allergic (rash and itching). The company that makes the drug is Burroughs Wellcome, perhaps they have some information that they can give you. They must have an account of at least one case or it would not be listed as a possible adverse reaction.
In terms of prognosis I am unable to help you since I don’t have a good account of you reaction to the medication nor have I encountered a patient with a similar occurrence in my career. An infectious disease physician might have a chance of answering your question better than I can.
Burroughs Wellcome
3030 cornwallis Road
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
(800) 722-9292
Drug information service-(800) 443-6763
This information is provided for general medical educational purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its satellites (1 800 653-6568).
Sincerely,
HFHS M.D.-AK
*keyword:Drug reaction
