Sinus infections and Ketek
By ctodd75
@ctodd75 (31)
United States
October 6, 2006 7:52pm CST
I currently have a sinus infection- I found out that I have had one for approximately three months. I was originally prescribed Ketek, which is an antibiotic that is supposedely "brand new". I noticed, however, that my symptoms got worse-not better- and I am now currently on a new antibiotic. I am very curious if others have had issues or problems with Ketek, or if my mother and I are the only ones that it doesnt work on. Thank you!!
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@peavey (16936)
• United States
7 Oct 06
Not all bacteria respond to Ketek, according to this page: http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100004750.html
It's probably a good thing that it didn't work for you. I found in a brief research, that there are lawsuits against it for liver damage: "Acute hepatic failure and severe liver injury, in some cases fatal, have been reported in patients treated with KETEK®. These hepatic reactions included fulminant hepatitis and hepatic necrosis leading to liver transplant, and were observed during or immediately after treatment." From this page: http://www.ketek.com/
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@ctodd75 (31)
• United States
7 Oct 06
Thank you very much for your response. I heard something about liver issues, but have been so sick lately that I hadnt had time to check into it. That is horrible- and for one, do not understand why it would still be on the market. Uggh. I am currently on Levaquin 750 now, and hope that this does the trick- without messing anything else up.
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@jiffys_frog_woman (4050)
• United States
17 Jan 07
1. shiitake(mushroom)
2. oregon graperoot
3. garlic
4. unsea
5. peppermint
6. horseradish
7. willow bark
8. ginger
These are what i found ina book i have
