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Posted by ST on May 27, 2003, at 19:30:21
Hi,
Has anyone ever had this happen to them or know anyone who has experienced this: I have been getting my Serzone prescription from a very large, well-known hospital's pharmacy for several years now. A week or so ago, they filled my Serzone (100 mg) presciption with Seroquel (100 mg). The bottle said my name and Serzone, 100 mg. on it. It was time for my dose, so I opened the bottle and popped one in my mouth in the parking lot of the pharmacy. I then drove about 30 minutes away.
About 40 minutes later, I started to feel "drugged". My knees started to feel weak, I was dizzy and I started to slur my words! I'm an actress and was in a rehearsal for something--I was mortified and felt sure the director thought I was "on" something. I had to excuse myself, saying I felt very sick...I was feeling so "drugged" that I had ruled out the possibility of the flu or food poisoning or even inhaling toxic fumes.So when I got to my car I looked again at the Serzone bottle. Lo and behold, when I opened the bottle marked Serzone, inside were tablets with "Seroquel" stamped on them. The pharmacy suggested I drive back over to Beverly Hills (I was now about 1/2 an hour away near downtown LA) to get my Serzone. They told me that yes, Seroquel has tranquilizing properties to it. They should have told me that I should not have driven, don't you think? I really barely made it there...it was all in slow-motion...
Anyway, I didn't give them the bottle filled with Seroquel. I picked up my Serzone and left. They told me: "sorry about that" and that yes, I should feel the effects of the Seroquel for a "day or two". I went home and slept 18 hours.
What should I do to make sure this doesn't happen to anyone else?
Thanks!
Sarah
Posted by linkadge on May 27, 2003, at 20:33:42
In reply to My pharmacy gave me the wrong drug!, posted by ST on May 27, 2003, at 19:30:21
Always look at the pills you put in your mouth.
If you think it caused sufficiant disturbance to your life, sue the pharmacy :)Linkadge
Posted by BekkaH on May 27, 2003, at 21:41:46
In reply to My pharmacy gave me the wrong drug!, posted by ST on May 27, 2003, at 19:30:21
That has happened to me several times over the years. There have also been instances when they've given me the right medicine but the wrong strength (i.e., not the number of milligrams that the doctor prescribed).
Posted by Viridis on May 28, 2003, at 2:48:33
In reply to My pharmacy gave me the wrong drug!, posted by ST on May 27, 2003, at 19:30:21
Stories like that are surprisingly common. A few years ago, a friend of mine got 50 Xanax, instead of Zantac (for heartburn). I've never had anything that dramatic, but not long ago I did check my Neurontin prescription in the parking lot to find only 9 pills (instead of 90) for my "one month" supply. They apologized and gave me the rest, but it did seem strange to me that the pharmacist didn't find this odd and double-check, especially since the prescription said one month supply along with "#90". Now I go with mail order through my insurance co., and the results seem much more consistent -- with regular pharmacies, I found pill miscounts (in either direction) quite common.
There is a move afoot to try to avoid drugs with similar-sounding names, for the kind of reason you described. For example, the pharmaceutical name for Strattera is atomoxetine; it was originally tomoxetine, but there was concern that it might be confused with tamoxifen (a breast cancer drug), so the "a" was added.
Posted by Viridis on May 28, 2003, at 3:03:34
In reply to My pharmacy gave me the wrong drug!, posted by ST on May 27, 2003, at 19:30:21
I don't know if I'd go so far as to sue (unless this experience really negatively impacted your life in a major, lasting way), but I'd definitely write a strongly-worded letter to the upper management of the pharmacy co., pointing out the huge liability involved if you'd had an accident as a result of their idiotic advice to drive across town, etc. These things get results -- as well as an apology (and ideally, improvements in their prescription-checking process) you might, for example, get free coupons for their other products etc. That's happened for me when I've complained about much less serious oversights made by different businesses.
You could also lodge a complaint with the Better Business Bureau, and I think most states have a board that oversees pharmacies, with whom you could also file a complaint. You were lucky, but the consequences obviously could have been very severe if you'd had an accident, or an even worse reaction to the drug.
Posted by dddiane on May 28, 2003, at 6:32:58
In reply to Re: My pharmacy gave me the wrong drug! » ST, posted by Viridis on May 28, 2003, at 3:03:34
I also agree that you should write some letters. This may have been an innocent error. But on the other hand it may indicate a serious problem with that pharmacy or with a pharmacist there.
There was something in the news about Serzone/Seroquel switches and some very serious consequences. Below is a letter from Bristol Myers Sqibb:
(And I agree too. The pharmacy was in error in asking you to drive. Is that insult to injury or what?)
-------------------------------------
December 9, 2002
IMMEDIATE ATTENTION REQUIRED
DISPENSING ERROR ALERT
Dear Health Care Provider,Bristol-Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca have received reports of prescription dispensing errors involving SERZONE® (nefazodone HCl) Tablets and SEROQUEL® (quetiapine fumarate) Tablets.
According to the medication error reports, verbal and written prescriptions were incorrectly interpreted, labeled, and/or filled due to the similar names between SERZONE and SEROQUEL. Furthermore, the overlapping strengths (100 mg and 200 mg), the dosage form (tablets), the dosing interval (BID), and the fact that these two products are stocked close together in pharmacies were also critical in causing medication errors. Additionally, both drugs are generally titrated in similar increments to overlapping target ranges (see prescribing information).
The error reports involve dispensing SERZONE Tablets when SEROQUEL Tablets were prescribed and the reverse scenario. Patients erroneously receiving either medication would be inadequately treated; control of schizophrenia symptoms may deteriorate in patients erroneously receiving SERZONE, while depression may worsen in patients inappropriately receiving SEROQUEL. In addition, patients may be placed at risk for adverse events.
SERZONE is an antidepressant drug marketed as hexagonal tablets imprinted with “BMS” and the strength on one side and the identification code number on the other. The 100 mg (white) and 150 mg (peach) tablets are bisect scored on both tablet faces; the 50 mg (light pink), 200 mg (light yellow), and 250 mg (white) tablets are not scored.
SEROQUEL is an antipsychotic drug marketed as round, biconvex film coated tablets identified with “SEROQUEL” and the strength on one side and plain on the other. The 25 mg tablets are peach-colored, the 100 mg tablets are yellow, and the 200 mg tablets are white.
Bristol-Myers Squibb has developed a patient-information leaflet about SERZONE, which is being given to patients when prescriptions are filled. These leaflets will facilitate communication between you and your patients and help ensure that patients receive the correct medication. Please encourage your patients to make sure that the medication dispensed by the pharmacist matches the SERZONE picture card enclosed with this letter and the description of SERZONE tablets in the patient-information leaflet. Also,
encourage your patients to be certain that the tablets they receive are imprinted with “BMS”.Additionally, certain packaging changes to both products have been implemented that highlight the endings of the product names. The revised SERZONE (nefazodone HCl) logo appears at the end of this letter. This should assist the dispenser in distinguishing the products.
Recommended actions to help prevent dispensing errors
If you become aware of a prescription dispensing error involving SERZONE or SEROQUEL,
please contact one of the following:* USP Medication Errors Reporting Program (1-800-233-7767 or www.usp.org)
* Institute for Safe Medicines Practice (www.ismp.org)
* FDA MEDWATCH program (phone 1-800-FDA-1088, FAX 1-800-FDA-0178, Internet:
www.fda.gov/medwatch or www.fda.gov/medwatch, or mail: FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program, Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787)
* Bristol-Myers Squibb Company at 1 (609) 818-3737 [SERZONE]
* AstraZeneca at 1 (800) 236-9933 [SEROQUEL]
For additional information please contact:* Bristol-Myers Squibb Drug Information Department at 1 (800) 321-1335
* AstraZeneca Information Center at 1 (800) 236-9933
Thank you.Sincerely,
Darlene Jody, M.D.
Vice President Global Medical Marketing
Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyPLEASE CONSULT THE ENCLOSED COMPLETE PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR SERZONE, INCLUDING BOXED WARNING REGARDING HEPATOTOXICITY.
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Posted by Snoozy on May 28, 2003, at 11:42:16
In reply to My pharmacy gave me the wrong drug!, posted by ST on May 27, 2003, at 19:30:21
I remember several years ago, there was a lot of confusion with Celexa and Celebrex and I think also a third drug with a similar name. Back then, I had a prescription from my pdoc, and I noticed it had a little graphic on the side of different systems. ie, Central Nervous, Cardio, etc. There were checkboxes for each. I assume this design is to help prevent such mixups. It seemed to make a lot of sense, but I only saw it a few times. My GP could sure use this - he has unbelievably bad writing, even for a dr!
Fortunately, I've never had a mixup. I think the pharmacists take classes in deciphering bad penmanship :)
Posted by tanafofana on May 28, 2003, at 12:41:01
In reply to Re: My pharmacy gave me the wrong drug!, posted by Snoozy on May 28, 2003, at 11:42:16
I once had a family doc prescribe the wrong medicine for postpartum depression. She prescribed the diuretic Bumex rather than Buspar. She retired not long after this incident and I heard some other stories that sounded like dementia had set in.
Posted by noa on May 28, 2003, at 16:30:19
In reply to My pharmacy gave me the wrong drug!, posted by ST on May 27, 2003, at 19:30:21
It happened to me: Instead of Adderall, I got Oxyconton ! Luckily, because I needed to take it right away, I opened the vial in the store to take one and discovered the mistake. It was obvious because the adderall are relatively large blue pills and the oxycontin were tiny white pills. At first the pharmacy clerk tried to convince me it was the correct pills--maybe generic (which I told her there is none of for adderall). I finally got to speak with the pharmacist who took a look at it and got a look of terror on her face. I'll say! It was a significant mistake. Shortly after that, one of the major national news magazines had the cover story on the proliferation of oxycontin abuse, with street values off the charts.
Now I always check what is inside the vial before leaving the store.
Posted by noa on May 28, 2003, at 16:32:15
In reply to Re: My pharmacy gave me the wrong drug!, posted by Viridis on May 28, 2003, at 2:48:33
It would be better if they did scrips by computer, with both a name and numerical designation, don't you think?
Posted by Larry Hoover on May 28, 2003, at 16:56:25
In reply to Re: My pharmacy gave me the wrong drug!, posted by noa on May 28, 2003, at 16:32:15
> It would be better if they did scrips by computer, with both a name and numerical designation, don't you think?
My doctor has everything computerized. The script is laser-printed in crisp text, including a graphic of his signature. Then he countersigns the original in red ink so there's no possibility of mistake or forgery.
Lar
Posted by ST on May 29, 2003, at 5:08:34
In reply to Re: My pharmacy gave me the wrong drug!, posted by dddiane on May 28, 2003, at 6:32:58
Wow..what great input! Thank you!! Where did you find this?
Thanks again,
Sarah> I also agree that you should write some letters. This may have been an innocent error. But on the other hand it may indicate a serious problem with that pharmacy or with a pharmacist there.
>
> There was something in the news about Serzone/Seroquel switches and some very serious consequences. Below is a letter from Bristol Myers Sqibb:
>
> (And I agree too. The pharmacy was in error in asking you to drive. Is that insult to injury or what?)
>
> -------------------------------------
>
> December 9, 2002
>
>
> IMMEDIATE ATTENTION REQUIRED
> DISPENSING ERROR ALERT
>
>
> Dear Health Care Provider,
>
> Bristol-Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca have received reports of prescription dispensing errors involving SERZONE® (nefazodone HCl) Tablets and SEROQUEL® (quetiapine fumarate) Tablets.
>
> According to the medication error reports, verbal and written prescriptions were incorrectly interpreted, labeled, and/or filled due to the similar names between SERZONE and SEROQUEL. Furthermore, the overlapping strengths (100 mg and 200 mg), the dosage form (tablets), the dosing interval (BID), and the fact that these two products are stocked close together in pharmacies were also critical in causing medication errors. Additionally, both drugs are generally titrated in similar increments to overlapping target ranges (see prescribing information).
>
> The error reports involve dispensing SERZONE Tablets when SEROQUEL Tablets were prescribed and the reverse scenario. Patients erroneously receiving either medication would be inadequately treated; control of schizophrenia symptoms may deteriorate in patients erroneously receiving SERZONE, while depression may worsen in patients inappropriately receiving SEROQUEL. In addition, patients may be placed at risk for adverse events.
>
> SERZONE is an antidepressant drug marketed as hexagonal tablets imprinted with “BMS” and the strength on one side and the identification code number on the other. The 100 mg (white) and 150 mg (peach) tablets are bisect scored on both tablet faces; the 50 mg (light pink), 200 mg (light yellow), and 250 mg (white) tablets are not scored.
>
> SEROQUEL is an antipsychotic drug marketed as round, biconvex film coated tablets identified with “SEROQUEL” and the strength on one side and plain on the other. The 25 mg tablets are peach-colored, the 100 mg tablets are yellow, and the 200 mg tablets are white.
>
> Bristol-Myers Squibb has developed a patient-information leaflet about SERZONE, which is being given to patients when prescriptions are filled. These leaflets will facilitate communication between you and your patients and help ensure that patients receive the correct medication. Please encourage your patients to make sure that the medication dispensed by the pharmacist matches the SERZONE picture card enclosed with this letter and the description of SERZONE tablets in the patient-information leaflet. Also,
> encourage your patients to be certain that the tablets they receive are imprinted with “BMS”.
>
> Additionally, certain packaging changes to both products have been implemented that highlight the endings of the product names. The revised SERZONE (nefazodone HCl) logo appears at the end of this letter. This should assist the dispenser in distinguishing the products.
>
> Recommended actions to help prevent dispensing errors
>
> If you become aware of a prescription dispensing error involving SERZONE or SEROQUEL,
> please contact one of the following:
>
> * USP Medication Errors Reporting Program (1-800-233-7767 or www.usp.org)
> * Institute for Safe Medicines Practice (www.ismp.org)
> * FDA MEDWATCH program (phone 1-800-FDA-1088, FAX 1-800-FDA-0178, Internet:
> www.fda.gov/medwatch or www.fda.gov/medwatch, or mail: FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program, Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787)
> * Bristol-Myers Squibb Company at 1 (609) 818-3737 [SERZONE]
> * AstraZeneca at 1 (800) 236-9933 [SEROQUEL]
>
>
> For additional information please contact:
>
> * Bristol-Myers Squibb Drug Information Department at 1 (800) 321-1335
> * AstraZeneca Information Center at 1 (800) 236-9933
>
>
> Thank you.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Darlene Jody, M.D.
> Vice President Global Medical Marketing
> Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
>
> PLEASE CONSULT THE ENCLOSED COMPLETE PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR SERZONE, INCLUDING BOXED WARNING REGARDING HEPATOTOXICITY.
>
>
> Return to 2003 Safety Summary
>
Posted by ST on May 29, 2003, at 5:11:47
In reply to Re: computer scripts » noa, posted by Larry Hoover on May 28, 2003, at 16:56:25
This particular prescription has been refilled hundreds of time, so the pharmacy can't chalk it up to bad penmanship on my doctor's part. It's been in the computer there for a few years. Laser printing prescriptions is a great thought..
ST
> > It would be better if they did scrips by computer, with both a name and numerical designation, don't you think?
>
> My doctor has everything computerized. The script is laser-printed in crisp text, including a graphic of his signature. Then he countersigns the original in red ink so there's no possibility of mistake or forgery.
>
> Lar
Posted by ST on May 29, 2003, at 5:16:23
In reply to Re: My pharmacy gave me the wrong drug! » ST, posted by Viridis on May 28, 2003, at 3:03:34
Thank you for your thoughts on this. Yes, I do not feel comfortable suing, but I will lodge all the formal complaints I can.
ST> I don't know if I'd go so far as to sue (unless this experience really negatively impacted your life in a major, lasting way), but I'd definitely write a strongly-worded letter to the upper management of the pharmacy co., pointing out the huge liability involved if you'd had an accident as a result of their idiotic advice to drive across town, etc. These things get results -- as well as an apology (and ideally, improvements in their prescription-checking process) you might, for example, get free coupons for their other products etc. That's happened for me when I've complained about much less serious oversights made by different businesses.
>
> You could also lodge a complaint with the Better Business Bureau, and I think most states have a board that oversees pharmacies, with whom you could also file a complaint. You were lucky, but the consequences obviously could have been very severe if you'd had an accident, or an even worse reaction to the drug.
Posted by ST on May 29, 2003, at 5:18:54
In reply to Re: My pharmacy gave me the wrong drug!, posted by dddiane on May 28, 2003, at 6:32:58
Wow..thank you for this...Where did you find this letter?
Thanks again,
Sarah
> I also agree that you should write some letters. This may have been an innocent error. But on the other hand it may indicate a serious problem with that pharmacy or with a pharmacist there.
>
> There was something in the news about Serzone/Seroquel switches and some very serious consequences. Below is a letter from Bristol Myers Sqibb:
>
> (And I agree too. The pharmacy was in error in asking you to drive. Is that insult to injury or what?)
>
> -------------------------------------
>
> December 9, 2002
>
>
> IMMEDIATE ATTENTION REQUIRED
> DISPENSING ERROR ALERT
>
>
> Dear Health Care Provider,
>
> Bristol-Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca have received reports of prescription dispensing errors involving SERZONE® (nefazodone HCl) Tablets and SEROQUEL® (quetiapine fumarate) Tablets.
>
> According to the medication error reports, verbal and written prescriptions were incorrectly interpreted, labeled, and/or filled due to the similar names between SERZONE and SEROQUEL. Furthermore, the overlapping strengths (100 mg and 200 mg), the dosage form (tablets), the dosing interval (BID), and the fact that these two products are stocked close together in pharmacies were also critical in causing medication errors. Additionally, both drugs are generally titrated in similar increments to overlapping target ranges (see prescribing information).
>
> The error reports involve dispensing SERZONE Tablets when SEROQUEL Tablets were prescribed and the reverse scenario. Patients erroneously receiving either medication would be inadequately treated; control of schizophrenia symptoms may deteriorate in patients erroneously receiving SERZONE, while depression may worsen in patients inappropriately receiving SEROQUEL. In addition, patients may be placed at risk for adverse events.
>
> SERZONE is an antidepressant drug marketed as hexagonal tablets imprinted with “BMS” and the strength on one side and the identification code number on the other. The 100 mg (white) and 150 mg (peach) tablets are bisect scored on both tablet faces; the 50 mg (light pink), 200 mg (light yellow), and 250 mg (white) tablets are not scored.
>
> SEROQUEL is an antipsychotic drug marketed as round, biconvex film coated tablets identified with “SEROQUEL” and the strength on one side and plain on the other. The 25 mg tablets are peach-colored, the 100 mg tablets are yellow, and the 200 mg tablets are white.
>
> Bristol-Myers Squibb has developed a patient-information leaflet about SERZONE, which is being given to patients when prescriptions are filled. These leaflets will facilitate communication between you and your patients and help ensure that patients receive the correct medication. Please encourage your patients to make sure that the medication dispensed by the pharmacist matches the SERZONE picture card enclosed with this letter and the description of SERZONE tablets in the patient-information leaflet. Also,
> encourage your patients to be certain that the tablets they receive are imprinted with “BMS”.
>
> Additionally, certain packaging changes to both products have been implemented that highlight the endings of the product names. The revised SERZONE (nefazodone HCl) logo appears at the end of this letter. This should assist the dispenser in distinguishing the products.
>
> Recommended actions to help prevent dispensing errors
>
> If you become aware of a prescription dispensing error involving SERZONE or SEROQUEL,
> please contact one of the following:
>
> * USP Medication Errors Reporting Program (1-800-233-7767 or www.usp.org)
> * Institute for Safe Medicines Practice (www.ismp.org)
> * FDA MEDWATCH program (phone 1-800-FDA-1088, FAX 1-800-FDA-0178, Internet:
> www.fda.gov/medwatch or www.fda.gov/medwatch, or mail: FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program, Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787)
> * Bristol-Myers Squibb Company at 1 (609) 818-3737 [SERZONE]
> * AstraZeneca at 1 (800) 236-9933 [SEROQUEL]
>
>
> For additional information please contact:
>
> * Bristol-Myers Squibb Drug Information Department at 1 (800) 321-1335
> * AstraZeneca Information Center at 1 (800) 236-9933
>
>
> Thank you.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Darlene Jody, M.D.
> Vice President Global Medical Marketing
> Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
>
> PLEASE CONSULT THE ENCLOSED COMPLETE PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR SERZONE, INCLUDING BOXED WARNING REGARDING HEPATOTOXICITY.
>
>
> Return to 2003 Safety Summary
>
Posted by dddiane on May 29, 2003, at 6:55:28
In reply to Re: My pharmacy gave me the wrong drug!, posted by ST on May 29, 2003, at 5:08:34
Sarah,
I knew I had read something about this, if my memory is correct ( and it may not be !) there was a disasterous switch where Serzone was given in a high doses to hospitalized patients who were supposed to get Seroquel. I did a google search, and couldn't find that, but did find the info below.
I have some slow times at my work and google is one of my best friends :).
Diane
Posted by Tony P on May 30, 2003, at 9:28:02
In reply to Re: My pharmacy gave me the wrong drug! » ST, posted by dddiane on May 29, 2003, at 6:55:28
I also received a wrong Rx for Buspar once - I think as a result of two similar looking vials being cross-labeled. As my pharmacy dispenses generic where available, and they sometimes switch brands, I wasn't at first surprised that the little white pills were a slightly different shape. But on further consideration I phoned the pharmacy, and indeed I had the wrong med. They didn't tell me what it was - appearance suggested heart or BP/diuretic - could have been nasty.
Being Xanadian (that's a Canadian on Xanax ;-) I am not much in favour of legal action unless you've suffered actual medical harm. The same pharmacist did the exchange for me (most apologetic), and I spoke also to the chief pharm. The first pharmacist retired not long after (no idea if my problem was an issue). I notice they have since been quite scrupulous about warning me when they change brands that the tablets may look a little different.
Mistakes will _always_ happen, computer or human, so our wisest recourse is to be informed consumers. On a new Rx you could ask to see the picture of the med. in the doctor's or pharmacist's CPS/Vademecum. And count your meds, especially if the quantity doesn't look right - I've once or twice been shorted without the back-order being noted. I've also received the wrong strength, due to Dr. error - Read your Rx (if you can!) before leaving the Dr's office, you should atleast be able to make out whether it says 150 or 200 mg. Most pharmacists don't mind being asked to double check something - it's their business!
As far as computerized automated systems go, being in the software business I have a somewhat cynical view, knowing all the errors that can occur (e.g. the person updating the computer types "Serzone" instead of "Seroquel" for the stored label). Certainly prior to the introduction of full automation, some large/high-volume chains had a horrific record of misfilled prescriptions (anecdotal - sorry I don't have a ref.)
Tony P
Posted by Kathii on June 1, 2003, at 0:41:33
In reply to Re: My pharmacy gave me the wrong drug!, posted by Tony P on May 30, 2003, at 9:28:02
Years ago my pharmacy gave me the wrong med. It was labeled correctly - just not what my doc had called in. I asked the guy (no name tag) if it was the same med and he (annoyingly) said 'yes'. I went and looked it up - if I had taken it I would have been in the emergency room because the dosage was for the other med I was supposed to get. I called my insurance company (I'm in the US) and told them what happened. They were VERY interested to hear about the incident. They called me back and said that everyone in the pharmacy would have to go to a training class and they were going to basically be on probation because of it.
The pharmacy that I go to now always puts a sticker on the bottle if it's a different manufacturer and they always have on name tags.www.rxlist.com has a lookup for the number that is written on the pill - so even if the med is mislabeled you can identify it.
Posted by ST on June 1, 2003, at 5:31:09
In reply to Re: My pharmacy gave me the wrong drug!, posted by Tony P on May 30, 2003, at 9:28:02
nm
Posted by KimberlyDi on June 5, 2003, at 11:22:02
In reply to Amazing how many people have experienced this!(nm), posted by ST on June 1, 2003, at 5:31:09
Years ago, Kaiser doubled my prescription for Librium by mistake. I didn't complain though.
Kim
Posted by bamwynn on November 2, 2003, at 0:18:10
In reply to Re: My pharmacy gave me the wrong drug! » Viridis, posted by ST on May 29, 2003, at 5:16:23
Ok...ST I am currently engaged in a "lawsuit" against my pharmacy RE: serzone/seroquel mixup. I took seroquel for 30 days, I was supposed to take Serzone, and instead I took Seroquel for 30 days. THIRTY DAYS!!!!!!!!....trusting my pharmacy, I tried to ingest the side effects(tiredness, sweating, dizziness, ect,,,,) that both drugs share.I called my doctor to tell him how I felt....and he said (thinking I was on the "right" drug" these will vanish after the medicine has a chance to start working. (4-6 weeks.) I was prescribed serzone for depression, which worked form me in 1996 after the death of my father, 1 week before my wedding.It worked then...why would I doubt it now....after the birth of my second child.
For the Whole 30 days..I was sooo tired, dizzy, with no concentration. The worst part about it...is that I had TWO babies to take care of!!!/...I had to drive them to the supermarket, drive the to pre-school, and....all in a cloud of dizziness....because... SEROQUEL is a drug that is prescribed to people that are schizophrenic!!!
Well let me tell you this ...I am just a mother of two, that is a little depressed, that was inadvertantley given a drug that was not for me.
Soo....with all of the people that "fake" back/neck/.....ect injuries....mine truly was a life changing "stupid" mistake that I need to rectify "legally"ps...if anyone has a comment about injust lawsuits..think about this........the is a "warning" "blackbox" that was supposed to be given out with every prescription filled for serzone....with actually showed a picture of what the pill looked like...and I would'nt have known this until I suffered the THE TERRIBLE WITHDRAWL SYMPTOMS of seroquel, once the pharmacy "got it right" on my refill..and gave me serzone.
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