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You are here: Experts > Health/Fitness > Pharmacology > Pharmacy > How would one know?
Expert: Eric Brandt
Date: 3/31/2008
Subject: How would one know?
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Hi,
How would one know if a pharmacy mistakenly filled a prescription with the wrong drug?
I know it is likely highly unlikely and a very rare occurrence but still mathematically possible.
I have taken a drug before for a non-heart related matter with no problem yet for the last month or so, I have felt very poorly, very sick, with heart-like symptoms, while taking a medication for my prostate, Cipro.
Never have I felt as bad. I mean I have felt real sick and my body has not been right, at all.
Maybe the medication is not the answer but how could I find out for sure, if for nothing more than peace of mind?
Thank you for your answer or guidance elsewhere.
Michael
Answer
Hi Michael,
If you have never taken this medication before then you would not be able to visually identify that you were given the wrong drug. You can call the pharmacist and ask to describe to you what the medication should look like and then compare to what you received.
The side effecs should be reported to your doctor so he can evaluate if you need to change drugs.
Thank you for using Allexperts
sincerely,
Eric Brandt, B.Sc. Pharm
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