What to do if I was prescribed amoxicillin due to a dental appointment but the amount prescribed was more than I usually take and I had a severe reaction?
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What to do if I was prescribed amoxicillin due to a dental appointment but the amount prescribed was more than I usually take and I had a severe reaction?
I had itching, severe stomach pain, diarrhea, blood in my stool, a cold sweat and i lost consciousness. Can I go after the pharmacist or dentist to be made whole?
Asked on April 26, 2013 under Malpractice Law, South Carolina
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
It depends on if the amount prescribed to you was the normal strength based on your age and height and weight. If not, then you may have a case. If you have never had a history of allergic reactions to such medications, and the prescription was the normal amount, then there was no negligence, simply a bad event.
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