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You took quinine instead of artemether. Fake drugs

drimzsmoke:
Do not take vitamin C with antimalarial drugs(ACT)!!!

No, they'll prescribe for him on how he should it sha.. They may tell him to lick white vitamin C 40min-1hr before or after takin antimalarial

Whizzdom:
On Tuesday (21-12-2023), I was having serious fever, so went to buy an over-the-counter malaria drug and one flu tablet. The lady chemist told me to use 4 tablets in the morning and 4 in the afternoon for the malaria drug, but for the Flu medicine, I should use 1 tablet in the morning and at night. I took 4 tablets in the afternoon that day. On the next day, which is Wednesday, I took 4 tablets making 8 tablets in total plus 1 Flu tablet, A few hours after I took that medicine, I felt a sharp pain in my left hear, after which the pain subsided.

I am Welder by profession, I went to work that same moment, at work, I was using a grinding machine to grind iron to make iron smooth, the machine makes noise, but this day, as I was grinding, I could feel something in my brain or inner ear bringing buzzing sound or noise into my ear, after grinding that iron, I couldn't ear anything, all I was hearing is just noise.

The next day, which is today Thursday, I could hear people speak but they have to be loud, and my ears can't tolerate noise at all.

To go hospital hard me because I no gallant because of the series of test they will have me run which will expend my money I don't have.

My question is to the learned health practitioners in the house, should I give it time for it to heal on its own or I should go to the hospital for doctor's opinion on the matter.

Attached are the medicines for your scrutiny, I hope it is not one of those fake drugs.

Is this the only drug you are taking?

Drink lots of water, keep drinking water it will help clear the noise and restore your hearing problem.
Same happened to me the doctor recommend water, the medicine they gave me was white queinine( no mind that spelling)

Don’t worry it’s reversible. Just complete the meds.

Whizzdom:
On Tuesday (21-12-2023), I was having serious fever, so went to buy an over-the-counter malaria drug and one flu tablet. The lady chemist told me to use 4 tablets in the morning and 4 in the afternoon for the malaria drug, but for the Flu medicine, I should use 1 tablet in the morning and at night. I took 4 tablets in the afternoon that day. On the next day, which is Wednesday, I took 4 tablets making 8 tablets in total plus 1 Flu tablet, A few hours after I took that medicine, I felt a sharp pain in my left hear, after which the pain subsided.

I am Welder by profession, I went to work that same moment, at work, I was using a grinding machine to grind iron to make iron smooth, the machine makes noise, but this day, as I was grinding, I could feel something in my brain or inner ear bringing buzzing sound or noise into my ear, after grinding that iron, I couldn't ear anything, all I was hearing is just noise.

The next day, which is today Thursday, I could hear people speak but they have to be loud, and my ears can't tolerate noise at all.

To go hospital hard me because I no gallant because of the series of test they will have me run which will expend my money I don't have.

My question is to the learned health practitioners in the house, should I give it time for it to heal on its own or I should go to the hospital for doctor's opinion on the matter.

Attached are the medicines for your scrutiny, I hope it is not one of those fake drugs.

aieromon:
Tinnitus is a side effect of the medication and only a few persons get to experience it. I suspect your line of work was a trigger on the eardrums.

It should wear off after completing the treatment.

I wish him speedy recovery.
There's a lady I know that got permanent deafness after taking malaria drugs. That was in the early 2000s.

Ear muffs could do a long way to save you from this path.
You need to see a Doctor soon and protect yourself from work related hazards.
HELMET
GOOGLES
EAR MUFFS and
Hand GLOVES 🧤

It's the drug side effect... you will be fine

Sorry o, this is scary, pls take it seriously, if you need financial help speak up now oh lets come together for you, dont play with your health

As a literate, next time you buy drugs,DO NOT TAKE ACCORDING TO THE CHEMIST'S PRESCRIPTION! Packet drugs come with LEAFLETS and E get Y. READ THE LEAFLET so you can know more about the drug you are about to take. You'll know its composition,DOSAGE,DRUG INTERACTIONS (as in which drugs you are supposed or not supposed to take with the drug) and int CONTRAINDICATIONS!
E GET WHY.
D deafness you are experiencing now MIGHT have been a drug reaction between the antimalarial you took alongside the flu tablets.
Just saying.
Many Chemist sellers have sent many people to the great beyond due to wrong drug prescriptions.

For now,weda U gallant or not for pocket,go and see a doctor or a trained PHARMACIST!
E GET WHY
Good luck bro

Whizzdom:
On Tuesday (21-12-2023), I was having serious fever, so went to buy an over-the-counter malaria drug and one flu tablet. The lady chemist told me to use 4 tablets in the morning and 4 in the afternoon for the malaria drug, but for the Flu medicine, I should use 1 tablet in the morning and at night. I took 4 tablets in the afternoon that day. On the next day, which is Wednesday, I took 4 tablets making 8 tablets in total plus 1 Flu tablet, A few hours after I took that medicine, I felt a sharp pain in my left hear, after which the pain subsided.

I am Welder by profession, I went to work that same moment, at work, I was using a grinding machine to grind iron to make iron smooth, the machine makes noise, but this day, as I was grinding, I could feel something in my brain or inner ear bringing buzzing sound or noise into my ear, after grinding that iron, I couldn't ear anything, all I was hearing is just noise.

The next day, which is today Thursday, I could hear people speak but they have to be loud, and my ears can't tolerate noise at all.

To go hospital hard me because I no gallant because of the series of test they will have me run which will expend my money I don't have.

My question is to the learned health practitioners in the house, should I give it time for it to heal on its own or I should go to the hospital for doctor's opinion on the matter.

Attached are the medicines for your scrutiny, I hope it is not one of those fake drugs.

Whizzdom:
Thanks.... I appreciate.

Pls go to General hospital near you. Dey have very good doctors.

If you have catarrh, then it likely could be Eustachian tube dysfunction..though not scary but try visit ENT asap

DeclutterMarsh:
So sorry about your ordeal bro!!!

24 tablets as seen on the pack is a whole lot o, there are other anti malaria with 1 tablet x twice daily for 3 days, that will be 6 tablets in total.

When it comes to recommendations from pharmacies, avoid unpopular brands and seek a second opinion too… Lets avoid overloading our liver and kidney too… Get well soon!

There's nothing wrong with the drugs. Looking at his complain it is obviously from the filing machine. Nigerian skilled labor lack safety measures, he suppose to wear ear muff

Whizzdom:
On Tuesday (21-12-2023), I was having serious fever, so went to buy an over-the-counter malaria drug and one flu tablet. The lady chemist told me to use 4 tablets in the morning and 4 in the afternoon for the malaria drug, but for the Flu medicine, I should use 1 tablet in the morning and at night. I took 4 tablets in the afternoon that day. On the next day, which is Wednesday, I took 4 tablets making 8 tablets in total plus 1 Flu tablet, A few hours after I took that medicine, I felt a sharp pain in my left hear, after which the pain subsided.

I am Welder by profession, I went to work that same moment, at work, I was using a grinding machine to grind iron to make iron smooth, the machine makes noise, but this day, as I was grinding, I could feel something in my brain or inner ear bringing buzzing sound or noise into my ear, after grinding that iron, I couldn't ear anything, all I was hearing is just noise.

The next day, which is today Thursday, I could hear people speak but they have to be loud, and my ears can't tolerate noise at all.

To go hospital hard me because I no gallant because of the series of test they will have me run which will expend my money I don't have.

My question is to the learned health practitioners in the house, should I give it time for it to heal on its own or I should go to the hospital for doctor's opinion on the matter.

Attached are the medicines for your scrutiny, I hope it is not one of those fake drugs.

Sorry, for this. But the hearing loss is not from the drugs. It is actually from the filing machine, always use ear muff

Whizzdom:
On Tuesday (21-12-2023), I was having serious fever, so went to buy an over-the-counter malaria drug and one flu tablet. The lady chemist told me to use 4 tablets in the morning and 4 in the afternoon for the malaria drug, but for the Flu medicine, I should use 1 tablet in the morning and at night. I took 4 tablets in the afternoon that day. On the next day, which is Wednesday, I took 4 tablets making 8 tablets in total plus 1 Flu tablet, A few hours after I took that medicine, I felt a sharp pain in my left hear, after which the pain subsided.

I am Welder by profession, I went to work that same moment, at work, I was using a grinding machine to grind iron to make iron smooth, the machine makes noise, but this day, as I was grinding, I could feel something in my brain or inner ear bringing buzzing sound or noise into my ear, after grinding that iron, I couldn't ear anything, all I was hearing is just noise.

The next day, which is today Thursday, I could hear people speak but they have to be loud, and my ears can't tolerate noise at all.

To go hospital hard me because I no gallant because of the series of test they will have me run which will expend my money I don't have.

My question is to the learned health practitioners in the house, should I give it time for it to heal on its own or I should go to the hospital for doctor's opinion on the matter.

Attached are the medicines for your scrutiny, I hope it is not one of those fake drugs.

Borrow money and go to the hospital, you will do the tests, after proper diagnosis, you will be healed.

omoadeleye:
Sorry bro, you probably have taken one of those fake drugs being produced out there.

I understand the kind of hatred that would have developed in your mind now knowing fully well that someone is cashing and smiling to the bank to the everlasting disaster they just caused on you.

I believe that you will never look them the same way again.

Look at them? Who are the 'them'?

By the way, if you had any form of education, you'd know that his condition known as tinnitus is a side effect of the medication and was exacerbated by the loud noise at his workplace. Olodo.

Ọlọhun má jẹẹ ká lógún daran

I wish you quick recovery

Sorry for your ordeal
I got tinnitus in September 2014 from anti malaria too.. Still living with it in my left ear.
But, you need to see an ENT doctor as soon as possible

DeclutterMarsh:
So sorry about your ordeal bro!!!

24 tablets as seen on the pack is a whole lot o, there are other anti malaria with 1 tablet x twice daily for 3 days, that will be 6 tablets in total.

When it comes to recommendations from pharmacies, avoid unpopular brands and seek a second opinion too… Lets avoid overloading our liver and kidney too… Get well soon!

Is not about the number of tablets but about dose. Those tablets u see are 20/120 but the one u are talking about is 80/480 which is equivalent to 4 of 20/120

First question will be how long have you been a welder and using a grinder?
How is the safety culture with noise reduction? Remember noise induced hearing loss doesnt start one day, it takes time and you will first experience temporary deafness before it goes to permanent hearing loss.
Try and stay away from high noise level areas for atleast 5days.

Whizzdom:
On Tuesday (21-12-2023), I was having serious fever, so went to buy an over-the-counter malaria drug and one flu tablet. The lady chemist told me to use 4 tablets in the morning and 4 in the afternoon for the malaria drug, but for the Flu medicine, I should use 1 tablet in the morning and at night. I took 4 tablets in the afternoon that day. On the next day, which is Wednesday, I took 4 tablets making 8 tablets in total plus 1 Flu tablet, A few hours after I took that medicine, I felt a sharp pain in my left hear, after which the pain subsided.

I am Welder by profession, I went to work that same moment, at work, I was using a grinding machine to grind iron to make iron smooth, the machine makes noise, but this day, as I was grinding, I could feel something in my brain or inner ear bringing buzzing sound or noise into my ear, after grinding that iron, I couldn't ear anything, all I was hearing is just noise.

The next day, which is today Thursday, I could hear people speak but they have to be loud, and my ears can't tolerate noise at all.

To go hospital hard me because I no gallant because of the series of test they will have me run which will expend my money I don't have.

My question is to the learned health practitioners in the house, should I give it time for it to heal on its own or I should go to the hospital for doctor's opinion on the matter.

Attached are the medicines for your scrutiny, I hope it is not one of those fake drugs.

Whizzdom:
On Tuesday (21-12-2023), I was having serious fever, so went to buy an over-the-counter malaria drug and one flu tablet. The lady chemist told me to use 4 tablets in the morning and 4 in the afternoon for the malaria drug, but for the Flu medicine, I should use 1 tablet in the morning and at night. I took 4 tablets in the afternoon that day. On the next day, which is Wednesday, I took 4 tablets making 8 tablets in total plus 1 Flu tablet, A few hours after I took that medicine, I felt a sharp pain in my left hear, after which the pain subsided.

I am Welder by profession, I went to work that same moment, at work, I was using a grinding machine to grind iron to make iron smooth, the machine makes noise, but this day, as I was grinding, I could feel something in my brain or inner ear bringing buzzing sound or noise into my ear, after grinding that iron, I couldn't ear anything, all I was hearing is just noise.

The next day, which is today Thursday, I could hear people speak but they have to be loud, and my ears can't tolerate noise at all.

To go hospital hard me because I no gallant because of the series of test they will have me run which will expend my money I don't have.

My question is to the learned health practitioners in the house, should I give it time for it to heal on its own or I should go to the hospital for doctor's opinion on the matter.

Attached are the medicines for your scrutiny, I hope it is not one of those fake drugs.

Don't play with your life, whenever you're sick, try and see a doctor, don't just buy drugs from the chemist.

U suppose use common sense. How can u load the whole body with abput 9pills. Wetin happen. Na die u dey so. Earth wind and fire. The chemist needs to be arrested. You have been consuming chalk disguised as pills. Obidients don finish naija. Hw can a sensible being load almost 10pills within a day on top one small illness.

The medication is not fake.

You have a side effect of the medication you took.

Please stop the medication immediately.

You should also Read about 'Cinchonism'.

This is the spectrum of things that could occur. Especially the ringing in your ears.

Also try to see an ENT specialist to test your hearing of symptoms don't abate after stopping the medications.

I hate dry season. Now my nose is all stuff. I walk around with a fave towel.sneezing like a bich everywhere.in the morning I got to suck out my nose off some thick mucus.yuck. my nose gets dirty always.theh fuc k. I love rainy season abeg

What is the meaning of teaching hospital?

drimzsmoke:
Finish your drugs first and wait for the next 5 days. If you're still having that symptom, then go to a teaching hospital around you. DO NOT go to a private hospital or general hospital ooo!!!

4 tablets is too much to take at once....it should be one tablet in the morning and one tablet at night each day ...you took overdose

Etizz:
Did u actually carry out test before buying the drugs?

Na only you get sense here

So sorry about this.
Did you read the leaflet inside the sachet of the drug for details of side effects? Did you also check the expiry date of the drug?

Do you also know that as a welder, you should have protective eye wear for the eyes and eye muff for sound/noise protection against ear damage?


Please, see a doctor fast.

blowjohn:
A rush of blood to the head.
Antimalarial drugs can cause an acute rise in blood flow... This may have blocked ur ears.

It shud clear after a while.
Meanwhile check ur b. P sha

You might be right because, I could feel slight pain on the left and right side of my head. But will it clear? My BP is 128.

Ubanz:
The earlier you visit a doctor the better for u. There are 2 things u must do. 1.Discontinue using all the drugs because am not sure if the adverse drug reactions is as a result of both or one of the drugs. With time it can wear out.
2. Visit an ENT Doctor immediately.

I pray not, but if u don't take adequate measure now it can last u a life time.

I went to General Hospital yesterday Friday, they told me to make appointment with the ENT doctor, I told them it is urgent, they said they don't care, the appointment is on the 8th of March 2024. You can imagine.

Wetin concern malaria with hearing loss. You are bound to have ear problem if you do work that constantly makes noise into your ear without proper personal protective equipment in place