I received an injection of rocephin on 7/22/10.Within 1 hour i was in severe pain in my thighs and arms. It was so bad i ended up in the emergency room. On sat.7/24/10 i was admitted to the hospital. They gave me iv vancomicyn which made things worse. It has now been 10 weeks and i am still in pain and have severe numbness in my right leg from my knee to my ankle, numbness in both arms and numbnes...
Anonymous | 13-18 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/18/2020
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 5.0
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My child has a history of not responding to antibiotics. Rocephin has worked for e coli and respiratory infection. Results are noticed 24-48hrs. No side effects for him
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DonOldGuy | 65-74 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/14/2018
Condition: infection caused by bacteria
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Have no idea what the proper medical term is for the infection I got after being bitten my a cat. First visit to urgent care resulted in getting a Rocephin injection. 20 years of frequent inoculations as a military aircrew member. Never had such horrible pain from any previous injection. Plague inoculations would have been my only complaint of pain until this one. 100x worse. Don't know the effectiveness since the next day I was in the Emergency room with a sustained IV of antibiotics (cellulitis) and follow up with Augmentin. Difficult to assess which treatment had me feeling much better a day after leaving ER. Will never ignore an animal bite again. Will never let anyone near me with a syringe of Rocephin that doesn't have some Lidocain. Read More Read Less
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Skylie | 19-24 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/19/2018
Condition: Skin Infection
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Good. I had a really bad outer ear infection turned to cellulitis. The infection was spreading fast to the rest of my cheek and neck within 24 hours of starting. Doctor gave me a shot of Rocephin while in the office to stop the spreading. And also prescribed a 10 day oral antibiotic. The nurse who administered the shot had me stay in the office for about 15 minutes to make sure I didnâ??t have a reaction to it. About 24 hours after the shot and 2 doses of the oral antibiotics the infection has stopped spreading and my fever has gone down from 102.8 to 99.8. Read More Read Less
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myself | 65-74 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/17/2017
Condition: Infection Within the Abdomen
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Entered ER with acute sigmoid diverticulitis and in severe pain. Never knew I had it. Was given IV of this and another drug and within a few hours I could feel the receding of the infection.
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frogman | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/22/2015
Condition: Escherichia Coli Bacteria in the Blood
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I acquired sepsis from E. Coli following a prostate biopsy. Fourteen IV doses of rocephin brought me back to good health.
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1943jewel | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/13/2015
Condition: Urinary Tract Infection due to E. Coli Bacteria
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I am on a gram a day for 14 days,through my port. I feel weakness in my legs.Tired.UTI has been improving however.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/1/2014
Condition: Treatment to Prevent Bacterial Infection of a Heart Valve
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/27/2014
Condition: Pneumonia caused by Gram-Negative Bacteria
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severe allergic reaction with anaphylactic shock and cardiac emergency. spent 2 weeks in cardiac care. Only had the one IV dose so there was no improvement in the pneumonia.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/18/2013
Condition: Skin Infection
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I had it administered IV for one hour last night because of a spreading skin infection. I had a very strong head ache by the end of the hour. I felt my head was swollen and numb. That went away over the course of the next hour. This morning, the infection redness looked quite subdued and it had stopped spreading.
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mom | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
7/3/2013
Condition: Pneumonia caused by Bacteria
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Caused swelling of face and left hand.
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grumpy | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/13/2013
Condition: Blood Infection caused by Staphylococcus Bacteria
Overall rating 5.0
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DIAGNOSED WITH ENDOCARDITIS. NEED ROCEPHIN IV THERAPY FOR 6 WEEKS. ON MY LAST WEEK OF THERAPY. THIS ANTIBIOTIC IS WORKING WELL FOR ME.NO SIDE EFFECTS AS YET.
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Anonymous | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/14/2013
Condition: Bacterial Meningitis
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Sisao | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/18/2012
Condition: Urinary Tract Infection due to E. Coli Bacteria
Overall rating 5.0
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Used medication for prostate infection after a biopsy (in the hospital)it took 6 bags of 50 ml each to control the infection. No side effects, started to get better after the third bag treatment.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | Patient
6/25/2012
Condition: Infection of a Joint caused by Staphylococcus Aureus
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had to have a daily infusion for 38 days
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3 dogs 1 cat | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/18/2012
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 3.3
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I had been ill one month with an UTI. My doctor finally ran a second culture (at my insistance) and determined the infection needed to be treated with Rocephin. It worked I feel as if I have my life back. The only downside was I had to go into the drs. office everyday for ten days for an injection.
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Jeanine | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
6/11/2012
Condition: Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
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This injection nearly killed my mother-in-law 3 days ago. After being injected she immediately became lightheaded and went into a seizure,and stopped breathing. Thank God she was at the doctors office! They were able to bring her back. It shot her heart rate up to 150 beats per min,her eyes were rolled up in head and she could barely breath! I thought for sure she was gonna die. She looked horrible and struggled for 5 hours before being able to get her breathing to her normal rate. She spent a day in ICU,and another day in the hospital. I would NOT recommend this medication to anyone. Her pharmacist told me that her son almost died from this medication too,and that it is known to cause allergic reactions in a high percentage of people.Read More Read Less
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PJ | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/17/2011
Condition: Bacteria causing an Infection in the Joints
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About two years ago I was diagnosed with Whipples Disease. This is a very rare disease which attacks various parts of your body causing joint pain, vomiting, diahrea, dry mouth, etc;. The prescribed dose was daily infusions to be administered at a hospital or clinic. I chose my local clinic and received daily treatment six times a week for a solid year.At first I was skeptical but after a few months I could see some results. I completed treatment earlier this year and I'm considered cured, although I still get tired very easily. Overall I'm very happy with the results.Read More Read Less
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Cat-in-the-Hat | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/8/2011
Condition: Lyme Disease of the Central Nervous System
Overall rating 4.7
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This is the only med that has helped treat my Lyme. It is a bit hardcore to inject 3cc into each thigh everyday and to herx, but at least I know its working. I take the 2gram.
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Christyn36 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/31/2011
Condition: Lyme Disease
Overall rating 2.7
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I was on Rocephin IV x 1 month and went to the ER twice the first month for chest pain. They said it was related to the Lymes Disease. Five months later, I am still having the chest pain. I saw my family doctor several times. Finally I got referred to GI for an EGD. I come to find out the med caused me to get Gastric and duodenal ulcers :( The medicine worked but the side effects after teh fact still have me seeking medicaL treatment.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
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