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garrett

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I had a SEVERE allergic reaction to an over the counter medicine which had no warnings or side affects listed. I have no known allergies. My eyes nearly swelled shut, had extremely itchy open blisters all over my legs, face and groin. I was out of school for over a week and visited the school health center and eventually had to go to the emergency room when my breathing became affected. It took about two months for all of the visible symptoms to subside, but almost a year later, I still have some lingering itchiness. I have been in touch with the very unsympathetic manufacturer who has agreed only to pay the medical costs etc. My question is: should they be responsible for payment of pain and suffering?
 


ALawyer

Senior Member
First my prime concern is that there is some ingredient in the medicine that you are allergic to and you could take again, with worse results. You want to get fully tested.

Second, my suspicion is that the medicine you used may have been MISLABELED, and contained something you and others are HIGHLY are allergic to. I trust you still have the bottle and did not give it to the drug manufacturer.

A product liability lawyer could tell you if s/he thinks you have a case, and if so what such a case might be worth and will not charge for that consultation, and would take the case, if you have one, on a contingency basis. The lawyer would also be able to arrange for a lab to test the pills. If there is a mislabeling, that's a big case.

You may also want to report it to the FDA, but ask the lawyer you consult with.
 
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PamSJS

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Dear Garrett;

This is very unusual....once you stopped taking the medication, the symptoms should have subsided shortly thereafter. I've never heard of an allergic reaction lasting for 2 months with some symptoms lasting more than a year!

Is there a possibility that what you are describing is a reaction to some other medication? It is common for a person to take a medication for years with no problems whatsoever, and suddenly develop an allergic reaction to it. Also, it could possibly be a combination of medications or even a medication and a food substance.

Have you consulted an allergy specialist or epidemiologist? They would be able to test you and tell you specifically what the cause of your symptoms are.

As far as suing the manufacturer of the OTC medication, I think it would be very difficult to convince a judge or jury that you are suffering from an allergic reaction to a medication you took a year ago.

I understand your frustration and my heart goes out to you. There is nothing more painful or aggrivating than constant, chronic itching! See an allergy specialist at once! You'll soon have the answer to the problems you're dealing with!

Best of luck!

Pam
 

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