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Suggest Treatment For Severe Hip Pain
Question: Hi
Just started a course of Avelox 400. (moxifloxacin) after the first day noticed shin pain after 3 days severe hip pain so discontinued use. 12 days later and mobility severely compromised. Is there an OTC i can use to alleviate pain ? Is this a permanent condition ? thanks
Just started a course of Avelox 400. (moxifloxacin) after the first day noticed shin pain after 3 days severe hip pain so discontinued use. 12 days later and mobility severely compromised. Is there an OTC i can use to alleviate pain ? Is this a permanent condition ? thanks
Brief Answer:
OTC pain relievers like paracetamol may help
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
I understand your concern .
Arthritis is not a common side effect of moxifloxacin. Another possibility is a neuropathy. You can take a OTC pain reliever like paracetamol or ibuprofen.
I don't want to suggest any thing stronger now.
Please let me know the response and progress.
Dr Noble Zachariah
OTC pain relievers like paracetamol may help
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
I understand your concern .
Arthritis is not a common side effect of moxifloxacin. Another possibility is a neuropathy. You can take a OTC pain reliever like paracetamol or ibuprofen.
I don't want to suggest any thing stronger now.
Please let me know the response and progress.
Dr Noble Zachariah
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
There was no indication of arthritis before starting prescription
I am folowing cause and affect in assuming the hip pain is the result of the medication. I see the FDA has issued black label warnings for this medication .
Further I see in WebMd and other similiar site hip pain / joint pain is associated
with this drug. I understand it binds with calcium so would a calcium supplement
help ? not to argumentative and I know your limited by zero knowledge of my medical back ground but I just don't see arthritis as the culprit
I am folowing cause and affect in assuming the hip pain is the result of the medication. I see the FDA has issued black label warnings for this medication .
Further I see in WebMd and other similiar site hip pain / joint pain is associated
with this drug. I understand it binds with calcium so would a calcium supplement
help ? not to argumentative and I know your limited by zero knowledge of my medical back ground but I just don't see arthritis as the culprit
Brief Answer:
You may take a calcium supplement but a simple analgesic would help
Detailed Answer:
There is no harm in taking Calcium supplement.
Please see my previous answer - what I had written is that arthritis is not a known side effect of Avalox. A neuropathy may produce similar pain, which is a known side effect.
You may take a calcium supplement but a simple analgesic would help
Detailed Answer:
There is no harm in taking Calcium supplement.
Please see my previous answer - what I had written is that arthritis is not a known side effect of Avalox. A neuropathy may produce similar pain, which is a known side effect.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Lets assume the joint pain is from the Avelox based on the fact I had no joint issues prior to taking the medication
What brand name analgesic would you recommend ?
Will the hip pain ease with time ?
subject is a white male non smoker non drinker non drug user 56 years of age
3-4 times a week physically active in gym or jogging or yoga
low blood pressure and on no medication
6'2" and 175 lbs
upper income
balanced diet
never had surgery
never had broken bone
no family history of any major health issues
no mental health issues
regular check ups with clean XXXXXXX of health
Brief Answer:
Paracetamol or ibuprofen
Detailed Answer:
If you were my patient, I would advise only a paracetamol preparation like Tylenol which is mild. If you require a stronger medicine, ibuprofen (Brufen ) would be okay.
You could also use any local application like voltaren gel also.
Best wishes for a quick relief.
Paracetamol or ibuprofen
Detailed Answer:
If you were my patient, I would advise only a paracetamol preparation like Tylenol which is mild. If you require a stronger medicine, ibuprofen (Brufen ) would be okay.
You could also use any local application like voltaren gel also.
Best wishes for a quick relief.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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