Gay Men Worry About Zithromax Side Effects in STI Treatments
Part of the problem with the overprescription of antibiotics in situations where they may not be necessary has been the advent of so-called “superbugs” that resist many treatments. Now certain strains of gonorrhea are on that list, and may require patients to face Zithromax side effects as a result at a time when some worry about potential overuse and risks therein.
A writer at the gay lifestyle publication Frontiers LA notes that using the prescription for a stomach infection was like “the napalm of antibiotics” and cited a New York Times report that one-third of patients being treated for gonorrhea suffered from various intestinal discomfort and diarrhea issues caused by the very powerful drug. And yet for some users, the unmentioned risk of Z-Pak heart arrhythmia side effects could be a great concern.
The FDA recently required Pfizer to update the labeling for Zithromax (also marketed as azithromycin), noting that people with a history of heart problems could be at a greater risk for a heart condition known as torsades de pointes. While not often fatal, torsades de pointes can lead to dizziness or loss of balance and, in some cases, death. It is one important reason why patients who need treatment for gonorrhea or any other bacterial infection to inform a family doctor and consider these risks.
Many more people complain of issues like colitis and intestinal discomfort using these antibiotics. Doctors note that these can occur up to several weeks after the initial course of treatment because of destruction to intestinal flora. However, with the recent warnings regarding torsades de pointes and other Z-Pak heart arrhythmia side effects, so-called “superbugs” including strains of gonorrhea and others may be putting many at risk for potentially fatal consequences.
Get Help with a Zithromax Side Effects Lawsuit Lawyer
If you or someone you know have dealt with heart problems or other dangerous side effects as a result of taking this popular antibiotic, you may have legal options available to you. The first step is to establish your eligibility to file a product liability lawsuit against Pfizer. You can do so by getting a free consultation with a Zithromax side effects lawsuit lawyer. One is available at the Zithromax Z-Pak Azithromycin Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation by filling out the short form there. Act quickly to ensure that you get the legal remedy the facts of your case merit.
Updated July 31st, 2013
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