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Side effects of Zithromax?
Hello,
Has anyone heard of side effects from Zithromax being used for a feline respiratory infection? One of our cats at the sanctuary where I volunteer was prescribed this medication by the vet. Within a day she developed seizures and unfortunately, lived only couple of days. The vet did not speculate on what caused the seizures (e.g., whether it could have been related to the medication, or whether something else entirely different happened, like a brain tumor or something toxic). I plan to seek another opinion, but wanted to see whether anyone had heard of such side effects. Thanks much, Dave |
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From: "Dave"
One of our cats at the sanctuary where I volunteer was prescribed this medication by the vet. Within a day she developed seizures and unfortunately, lived only couple of days. The vet did not speculate on what caused the seizures (e.g., whether it could have been related to the medication, or whether something else entirely different happened, like a brain tumor or something toxic). I am really sorry to hear about this kitty. It looks like this is a human medication and I really couldn't find anything about it and cats: http://www.google.com/search?num=50&...8859-1&q=Zithr omax&btnG=Google+Search Lauren ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm |
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From: "Dave"
One of our cats at the sanctuary where I volunteer was prescribed this medication by the vet. Within a day she developed seizures and unfortunately, lived only couple of days. The vet did not speculate on what caused the seizures (e.g., whether it could have been related to the medication, or whether something else entirely different happened, like a brain tumor or something toxic). I am really sorry to hear about this kitty. It looks like this is a human medication and I really couldn't find anything about it and cats: http://www.google.com/search?num=50&...8859-1&q=Zithr omax&btnG=Google+Search Lauren ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm |
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"Dave" wrote in message ...
Hello, Has anyone heard of side effects from Zithromax being used for a feline respiratory infection? One of our cats at the sanctuary where I volunteer was prescribed this medication by the vet. Within a day she developed seizures and unfortunately, lived only couple of days. The vet did not speculate on what caused the seizures (e.g., whether it could have been related to the medication, or whether something else entirely different happened, like a brain tumor or something toxic). I plan to seek another opinion, but wanted to see whether anyone had heard of such side effects. Thanks much, Dave I don't know about feline reactions, but I can tell you from a human experience that it's a powerful drug. I took it once for an infection, and could not tolerate it. To put it simply, I spent more time in the bathroom than out! Sorry to hear about the kitty. I hope you find some answers. Rene |
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"Dave" wrote in message ...
Hello, Has anyone heard of side effects from Zithromax being used for a feline respiratory infection? One of our cats at the sanctuary where I volunteer was prescribed this medication by the vet. Within a day she developed seizures and unfortunately, lived only couple of days. The vet did not speculate on what caused the seizures (e.g., whether it could have been related to the medication, or whether something else entirely different happened, like a brain tumor or something toxic). I plan to seek another opinion, but wanted to see whether anyone had heard of such side effects. Thanks much, Dave I don't know about feline reactions, but I can tell you from a human experience that it's a powerful drug. I took it once for an infection, and could not tolerate it. To put it simply, I spent more time in the bathroom than out! Sorry to hear about the kitty. I hope you find some answers. Rene |
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"Dave" wrote in message ...
Hello, Has anyone heard of side effects from Zithromax being used for a feline respiratory infection? One of our cats at the sanctuary where I volunteer was prescribed this medication by the vet. Within a day she developed seizures and unfortunately, lived only couple of days. The vet did not speculate on what caused the seizures (e.g., whether it could have been related to the medication, or whether something else entirely different happened, like a brain tumor or something toxic). I plan to seek another opinion, but wanted to see whether anyone had heard of such side effects. Thanks much, Dave I don't know about feline reactions, but I can tell you from a human experience that it's a powerful drug. I took it once for an infection, and could not tolerate it. To put it simply, I spent more time in the bathroom than out! Sorry to hear about the kitty. I hope you find some answers. Rene |
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"Dave" wrote in message ...
Hello, Has anyone heard of side effects from Zithromax being used for a feline respiratory infection? One of our cats at the sanctuary where I volunteer was prescribed this medication by the vet. Within a day she developed seizures and unfortunately, lived only couple of days. The vet did not speculate on what caused the seizures (e.g., whether it could have been related to the medication, or whether something else entirely different happened, like a brain tumor or something toxic). I plan to seek another opinion, but wanted to see whether anyone had heard of such side effects. Thanks much, Dave Dave, I can't really tell you anything about potential side effects, though it is certainly possible. I do know that zithromax was prescribed to one of my cats who had a very severe URI. Other antibiotics had been used and failed. He had the herpes strain, and one of the worst cases the vets at *both* hospitals he was taken to had seen. They told me it was being used experimentally, as it wasn't "approved" for use in felines. We decided to try it, as nothing else was proving effective. It worked beautifully on my Harry, with no side effects in this case. Do you know what was wrong with the cat, and if other medications had been tried? I'd be curious. Sorry the kitty didn't make it. Karen |
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"Dave" wrote in message ...
Hello, Has anyone heard of side effects from Zithromax being used for a feline respiratory infection? One of our cats at the sanctuary where I volunteer was prescribed this medication by the vet. Within a day she developed seizures and unfortunately, lived only couple of days. The vet did not speculate on what caused the seizures (e.g., whether it could have been related to the medication, or whether something else entirely different happened, like a brain tumor or something toxic). I plan to seek another opinion, but wanted to see whether anyone had heard of such side effects. Thanks much, Dave Dave, I can't really tell you anything about potential side effects, though it is certainly possible. I do know that zithromax was prescribed to one of my cats who had a very severe URI. Other antibiotics had been used and failed. He had the herpes strain, and one of the worst cases the vets at *both* hospitals he was taken to had seen. They told me it was being used experimentally, as it wasn't "approved" for use in felines. We decided to try it, as nothing else was proving effective. It worked beautifully on my Harry, with no side effects in this case. Do you know what was wrong with the cat, and if other medications had been tried? I'd be curious. Sorry the kitty didn't make it. Karen |
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"Dave" wrote in message ...
Hello, Has anyone heard of side effects from Zithromax being used for a feline respiratory infection? One of our cats at the sanctuary where I volunteer was prescribed this medication by the vet. Within a day she developed seizures and unfortunately, lived only couple of days. The vet did not speculate on what caused the seizures (e.g., whether it could have been related to the medication, or whether something else entirely different happened, like a brain tumor or something toxic). I plan to seek another opinion, but wanted to see whether anyone had heard of such side effects. Thanks much, Dave Dave, I can't really tell you anything about potential side effects, though it is certainly possible. I do know that zithromax was prescribed to one of my cats who had a very severe URI. Other antibiotics had been used and failed. He had the herpes strain, and one of the worst cases the vets at *both* hospitals he was taken to had seen. They told me it was being used experimentally, as it wasn't "approved" for use in felines. We decided to try it, as nothing else was proving effective. It worked beautifully on my Harry, with no side effects in this case. Do you know what was wrong with the cat, and if other medications had been tried? I'd be curious. Sorry the kitty didn't make it. Karen |
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