Re: To Tosha - Elaine - Fay

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Hi,

I have heard the same as Barb. Sore throat, fever, sign of infection...run

to get a blood test that day, and do not take meds until results are in.

Getting them back STAT is a great idea, and I would insist on it (in fact,

I'd have to, as I can't take it for granted that they will do it ASAP). If

it is a drop in WBC (which can be rapid), that can be life threatening, and

so skipping a dose or two if need be is definitely the wiser choice. The

same goes for any serious adverse reaction to the medication (i.e.

drug-induced lupus, skin ulcers, vasculitis). Thankfully, these reactions

are very rare, but one needs to be cautious.

Just thought I'd pipe in.

At 05:28 PM 8/12/2003, you wrote:

>I have never heard anyone else say that you don't have

>to stop the ATD's until you get a test result that

>shows you have to.