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What Causes Numbness In The Arms And Severe Depression?
I was prescribed PYLERA by a Digestive specialist. However, the side effects caused me severe damage Nd numbness to my arms and legs. I have no more feeling in my legs from knees down my feet and severe depression. Lightheaded. Was prescribed 12 capsules for 10 days. Will this side effects ever go away? Please help. I can t even walk. Lots of pain under my feet. I also have symptoms of severe depression and lightheaded, lost weight and lost appetite will this side effects be permanent?
Fri, 14 Sep 2018
Hi,
Yes, Pylera is known to cause tingling. Numbness due to peripheral neuropathy. The appearance of such side effect demands stoppage of the drug & report to the treating doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
Yes, Pylera is known to cause tingling. Numbness due to peripheral neuropathy. The appearance of such side effect demands stoppage of the drug & report to the treating doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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