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GinLyn

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Hey, all. Like many others here, I have developed problems when taking Flagyl (numbness in feet, tingling in hands, severe nausea, etc.). My internist told me to stop taking it altogether ever, as she was concerned that some of the effects (particularly the numbness) might become permanent.

During this last stay in the hospital, while going over drug reactions (pre-op), I mentioned this and the nurse responded that I should consider myself allergic to Flagyl now and that my records should be marked. The floor doctor agreed and informed me the next day that my medical records are now marked that I am allergic.

I know this does not mean I am anaphylactic or anything and I understand their caution, and I understand the difference between Flagyl and other antibiotics such as penicillin, but I just had a thought: does this sort of allergy warrant a med alert bracelet? Or is it not that urgent, or is Flagyl not the type of drug which would be given to an unconscious patient?

Just wondering; my random thought for the day!

Gin

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I'd skip the bracelet. This is being called an allergy, but it's actually an "adverse reaction." Medical records do a poor job distinguishing between allergies and adverse reactions, and that's mostly okay, since the point is chiefly to let health care staff know to avoid the medication in the future.

Not only would it be unusual to give Flagyl to an unconscious patient, but a dose or three would likely have very modest consequences. The neuropathy generally becomes permanent only after proloned use.

8/5/148:22 AM

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