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URGENT QUESTION: tindamax induced neuropathy
by cbBoston, Jul 12, 2008 01:57PM
Hi,
I am trying for a 2nd time to cure my Entamoeba infection. 1st time was with Metronidazole and I could not tolerate it. This time on tindamax (tinadazole). Have taken 1st of 3 daily doses, about 18 hrs. ago, now experiencing numbness in fingers, some toes.
Urgently need advice as to risks of continuing the treatment (2 more daily doses). What risks am I taking if I let the numbness, tingling, itching, etc get worse? I really want to cure this but want to be mindful of permanently damaging myself.
Advice asap would be appreciated
I am trying for a 2nd time to cure my Entamoeba infection. 1st time was with Metronidazole and I could not tolerate it. This time on tindamax (tinadazole). Have taken 1st of 3 daily doses, about 18 hrs. ago, now experiencing numbness in fingers, some toes.
Urgently need advice as to risks of continuing the treatment (2 more daily doses). What risks am I taking if I let the numbness, tingling, itching, etc get worse? I really want to cure this but want to be mindful of permanently damaging myself.
Advice asap would be appreciated
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Tindamax may cause seizures and peripheral neuropathy (numbness and tingling in the hands and feet). Stop taking Tindamax and see your doctor right away if you have these symptoms
Refer http://www.fda.gov/Cder/consumerinfo/druginfo/tindamax.htm
Best
Yesterday I felt considerably better by the time the 2nd dose was due, so took it. Today I continue to feel better in terms of the less risky side-effects (nausea, fatigue, etc.) I do still have increased numbness and tingling from before I started the course, but it has not increased since the 2nd dose.
So there's my dilemma - I'd really like to finish this so I can get rid of these bugs - especially if there's no other cure, as seems to be the case.
Thanks for any insight you or others may have into how to assess numbness and tingling.