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Zyvox® and Optic/Peripheral Neuropathy
Optic neuropathy is a progressive condition that involves damage to the optic nerve. In some cases, the damage is reversible. In others, it is permanent Optic neuropathy can be drug-induced. In such cases, vision in both eyes is affected. The onset of visual disturbances can be rapid - occurring in just a few minutes or hours – or it can be gradual - occurring over the course of a few days. At first, small visual disturbances and/or loss usually occur in the center of the visual field and then progress – in more severe cases resulting in complete blindness.
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that is caused by damage to the peripheral nervous system – the part of the nervous system responsible for transmitting signals from the brain and spinal cord to other locations and systems throughout the body. There are many different types of peripheral neuropathy but most are accompanied by numbness, tingling, pain, burning sensation, weakness and sensitivity to touch. More acute symptoms can include severe pain, muscle fatigue, paralysis and/or organ/glandular impairment.
An article that recently appeared in the medical journal Neurology reported three cases of optic and peripheral neuropathy associated with the use of Zyvox®. The article also reviewed previously reported cases of optic and peripheral neuropathy associated with Zyvox®. While these cases involved patients who were administered Zyvox® for more than 28 days – which is the duration for which the safety and efficacy of Zyvox® have been studied – optic and peripheral neuropathy could occur in patients who use Zyvox® for fewer than 28 days.
If you or a loved one suffered from blindness, ongoing visual disturbances, pain or numbness/loss of sensation in the arms or legs while taking Zyvox®, or if you or a loved suffered from optic or peripheral neuropathy while taking Zyvox® and you have questions about your legal rights, please click HERE to find out about your potential legal rights.
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