ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX)

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) Safety Reports Total ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) reports: 718.

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ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from NY on Dec 06, 2007. Female patient , 64 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Nov 30, 2007. "Pt describes redness beginning Mon eve-Tues. increased redness, itching began. Continued thru yesterday. Today, day 4, after initial vaccine was administered-17 mm long with pink discolored skin-12 mm wide with slight bruising.". Centrum Silver 10/15/04 1 daily; Vitamin E 10/15/04; Vitamin B6 10/15/04 daily; Vit C 500mg 10/15/04 daily; Calcium/Vit D 600 mg 10/15/04 daily; Menest 0.625m daily; Omega-3 daily; Lipitor 10mg 1 daily; Vitamin D 1 daily; Levothroid 0.008 m. "Hypothyroid, Hyperlipidemia". Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from GA on Dec 07, 2007. Male patient , 72 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 06, 2007. "Rash x 5 days generalized lower extremities, burning right thigh, raised blisters away from site.". "Altace, Coumadin, Lipitor". "NKDA - heart valve replacement, dyslipidemia, hypertension". Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from VA on Dec 07, 2007. Female patient , 76 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 07, 2007. "REDNESS, HEAT, SWELLING AROUND INJECTION SITE ,PATIENT NOTICED 3 DAYS AFTER INJECTION GIVEN. FAMILY PHYSICIAN ON DAY 4 AFTER INJECTION TREATED PATIENT WITH PREDNISONE 20MG QD X3D, ZYRTEC 10MG QD X3D, AND AUGMENTIN 500MG BID X5D". "OMEPRAZOL 20MG, EFFEXOR XR 150MG; EFFEXOR XR 75MG; LIPITOR 10MG; AMLODIPINE 5MG; LORAZEPAM 1MG; ACEBUTALOL 400MG; MECLIZINE 12.5MG". NO KNOWN ALLERGIES; RIGHT MASTECTOMY. Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from NY on Dec 07, 2007. Female patient , 69 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 07, 2007. "Day after vaccine given site was black and blue, next day red and swollen about 2 inches diameter, tender. Patient took Sudafed.". "Thyroid, Estradol, Xaltan eyedrop". "PCN, Sulfa, aspartame, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, History of squamous cell carcinoma". Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from IA on Dec 07, 2007. Female patient , 66 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 07, 2007. Pt reported redness and heat at injection site and several weeks later reports shingles outbreak on one side of her back.. unknown at this time. Pt reported previous case of shingles.. Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from PA on Dec 10, 2007. Male patient , 73 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 10, 2007. "Three days after vaccination patient developed itching then rash. Rash was unusually scattered and erythematous papular. No blisters or pustules. Areas of buttocks, legs, back.". "Lopressor,Welbrutrin SR, Calcium with Vit D, Salt tablets, Flonase". "HTN, SIADH, Depression, Osteoporosis". Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from DE on Dec 10, 2007. Male patient , 79 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 10, 2007. "Shingles vaccine administered Friday at 2PM.Reaction started on the next day (Sat)about 4PM while I was driving a car to my house. As soon as entering my house about 6PM, I took 2 pills of Zyrtek. This removed the ""bloom"" of itching swolen spots in 2 hours. I use this medication when I occasionally get similar, but less extreme, rashes in some skin locations. After 40 hrs have passed since the successful medication result I have received no further reaction to the Shingles vaccination.Ignore 14.". "TOPROL,LEVOTHYROXINE,FLOMAX". "SINUS ALLERGIES,ASTHMA". Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from MI on Dec 10, 2007. Female patient , 70 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Oct 31, 2007. "Zoster vaccine given 9-26-07. Patient states was about 4 inch circle of redness for about 10 days. Has slowly diminished, today is about 1""x1/2"" red. Not sore to touch, skin is intact. States she feels a small prick-like feeling a couple of times a day. It was itching before. Used Benadryl spray 1x day about 2 wks after shot due to itching. For about 4 days. No longer itching, doctor observed the area.". At the time taking several antibiotics for sinus infection.. "Hx allergies - grass, newspaper print". Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from MI on Dec 10, 2007. Female patient , 71 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 10, 2007. "Redness around vax site within 15 minutes grew to 3 inches long by 1 inch wide, warm, stayed like that for 20 days, visited doctor several times but was not advised any treatment. After 20 days area was 2 inches long by 12 wide.". Premarin; Provera; B-12; Potassium; Prilosec; Levothyroid; aspirin. "thyroid, arthritis, low estrogen". Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from NJ on Dec 11, 2007. Female patient , 64 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 07, 2007. "2 days after I received the vaccine, I broke out with a rash. This rash spread to other parts of my body. I went to my GP. She diagnosed chicken pox. It lasted 2 1/2 weeks.". "Zocor, Multivitamin, Vitamin C, Calcium, Aspirin, Glucosamine sulfate". None. Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from WA on Dec 11, 2007. Male patient , 72 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 10, 2007. 3 wks post vaccination developed palmer erythema which became deep vesicles. Lescol. None. Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from MI on Dec 12, 2007. Female patient , 65 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 04, 2007. Patient developed shingles on the 3rd day post Zostavax under (R) axillae. Very painful along T3-4 dermatome.. . "Drug allergies to Inapsine, Fentanyl". Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from AZ on Dec 14, 2007. Female patient , 72 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 10, 2007. "Stabbing pain in right ear on Saturday evening. Doctor thinks it sounds like shingles. No blisters. Pt is seeing doctor again on Wednesday, 12-12-07.". "Toprol, Aviprol, Torsimide". Increased BP. Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from NM on Dec 14, 2007. Female patient , 73 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 14, 2007. Severe chest and back pain 7 days after Zostavax injection. No respiratory or cardiac symptoms and pain was worse with movement of the torso. No fever and Tylenol helped but did not resolve the pain.. "Levothroid, Amlodipine, Dyazide, Ranitidine, Premarin, Lovastatin". None. Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from CA on Dec 14, 2007. Female patient , 63 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 14, 2007. No adverse reactions noted. Patient denies change in health status. Pt had shingles vac 2 yrs ago at different physician & did not remember until she asked nurse to put it on her shot record & first one was there so pt. actually received a second shingles vac.. . "Allergy-Sulfa, Valium, iodinated contrast, impaired glucose tolerance". Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from CA on Dec 16, 2007. Male patient , 63 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 16, 2007. "cellulitis at injection site; began 2 days post vaccination. observed for 24 hours (? delayed type hypersens) but erythema progressed (4x2 cm), developed petechiae in center, increased calor/tenderness; treated with minocycline 100 bid x 10 days. spoke with patient today (2 days post initiation of abx and lesion is now 1 cm in size and no longer swollen/tender).". . PCN. Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from on Dec 17, 2007. Female patient , 70 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 14, 2007. "Information has been received from a pharmacist concerning a 70-year-old female with no pertinent medical history or allergies, who on 23-NOV-2007 was vaccinated subcutaneously with a dose of Zostavax (Oka/Merck). There was no concomitant medication. Subsequently, on an unknown date, the patient developed ""red spots"" (hive like) all over her body, skin burning sensation, nausea and dysphagia. Medical attention was sought via the telephone. No laboratory or diagnostic studies were performed. The outcome is reported as not recovered. There was no product quality complaint involved. It is not known if the physician would be interested in VZV analysis. Upon internal review, dysphagia was considered an other important medical event. Additional information has been requested.". None. None. Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from on Dec 17, 2007. Female patient , 73 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 14, 2007. "Information has been received from a consumer concerning her 73-year-old mother who has constant urinary tract infections and a history of lung cancer in 2005 (at that time she had about 16 to 18 chemo sessions) who on 21-May-2007 was vaccinated with a dose of zoster vaccine live (Oka/Merck) (lot #652966/0623F). The daughter seems to think that the physician did not tell her mother she should not get the shot. The patient's cancer is now in remission. Concomitant therapy included sertraline HC1 (Zoloft). Around late June or July the patient developed a rash that ""kept growing up her arm"". She went to the dermatologist and they thought she was having a reaction to the vaccine. They did a biopsy and found out that it was lupus. The physician gave the patient medication that would make her get severe headaches, nausea and diarrhea (medication was not specified). The patient has been deteriorating ever since. The patient has been in and out of the hospital weeks at a time. She was doing okay and feeding herself and walking and talking and now has lost a lot of weight, can not feed herself and does not talk. At the time of the report the patient's status was not recovered. A product quality complaint was not involved. No further information is available.". Zoloft. Lung neoplasm malignant. Patient was hospitalized Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from MI on Dec 17, 2007. Female patient , 65 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 14, 2007. Information has been received from a physician concerning a 65-year-old female who on approximately 21-NOV-2007 (2 weeks ago) was vaccinated with a dose of Zostavax. On approximately 24-NOV-2007 (3 days after vaccination) the patient developed less than 50 lesions on T4 dermatome. She has three large clusters of lesions and intense pain. She was prescribed VALTREX. After starting VALTREX the patient was nauseated. The patient sought medical attention via an office visit. At the time of the report the patient's status was not recovered. A product quality complaint was not involved. The herpes zoster was considered to be disabling by the reporter. Additional information has been requested.. Unknown. Unknown. Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from IA on Dec 17, 2007. Male patient , 68 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 17, 2007. "Extreme pain, redness left side with rash.". . "Allergy-morphine, dx: HHD, HTN, DM". Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from IA on Dec 18, 2007. Female patient , 68 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 18, 2007. "Pt reported a ""hard lump"" at injection site the day after administrations with an approximately 2"" of swelling around the site, some mild pruritis, and erythema, plus HA x 2 days. denies rash. Total area of redness was 2"" wide by 6"" long. 3 days later reports redness and itching have decreased significantly, but lump remains the same.". . ALL: sulfa. Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from WY on Dec 18, 2007. Female patient , 78 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 17, 2007. Client received Zostavax vaccine at our clinic on 12/11/07. States within 20 minutes a blister appeared on her R eyelid. It was accompanied by redness & pruritus. She saw Dr. who prescribed (R/13) Valtrex. She saw an ophthalmologist who prescribed Bacitracin ointment. She showed PHN the eyelid on 12/15. Still has swelled scabbed areas to R eyelid.. . none noted. Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from WI on Dec 18, 2007. Male patient , 62 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 14, 2007. "Within 12-14 hours after Zostavax, the next morning woke up with a cold sore blister. Went away in 48 hours. Usually his cold sore blisters last 4-5 days.". "Lipitor, Metiprolol, Aspirin, Flomax". None. Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from MI on Dec 18, 2007. Female patient , 64 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 05, 2007. "10/4/07 - had small red 1/8"" bump with fluid in it on right elbow and about 6 other bumps scattered on torso. Remained 5 days. One on elbow was scratched open, others intact. 12/4/07 - several similar bumps noted on torso and hips 3-4 inches apart, run along each side of torso. One on left hip, raised and red 1/2"" in diameter with small white tip and one on left hip was oozing slightly. Itch slightly and hurt a little. Most irritating. Will consider calling doctor to observe. PHN recommended having doctor observe and document. Have doctor assess further. 12-5-07 - Red bumps present.". "Fosamax, Synthyroid". "History of shots for 5 years for allergies, mold. Over 15 years of age.". Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from IA on Dec 19, 2007. Female patient , 81 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 19, 2007. "Pt vaccinated on 12/14/07, reported itching begining 12/18/07 with the formation of a 3/4"" x 3"" hard red area at the site of injection. Daughter, who is an RN, says it is not a cellulitis, but is just a dry area with no flaking or scaling and a little warm to the touch.". . . Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from VA on Dec 19, 2007. Female patient , 71 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 17, 2007. The shingles vaccine Zostavax was administered in my right arm on 11/06/07. That arm has been sore ever since. The soreness has moved into the shoulder muscle and even into the neck. The upper arm continues to be sore also.. "weekly Fosamax (Sundays), 1500 daily calcium tabs, 1 daily multi vitamin, 1 garlic tablet". None. Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from OR on Dec 20, 2007. Male patient , 75 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 20, 2007. pt called 12/13/07 to report feeling a hard bump at injection site and also had some small bumps and itching. the site has cleared up but the bumps moved up his arm to his bicep area. pt given triamcinolone acetanide cream and advised to call if any further problems come up.. . . Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from IL on Dec 20, 2007. Female patient , 63 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 20, 2007. Erythema at injection site. Pain at injection site (mild 1/10 scale).. Avapro; ASA; Crestor; Metro Cream. Allergies: Erythromycin; Hypertension; Hyperlipidemia. Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from WI on Dec 20, 2007. Male patient , 71 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 13, 2007. "2 days after getting Zostavax, he had the same lip irritation that he can get like a fever blister (cold sore) breaks out. This lasted one week. Never a a fever blister.". "ASA, Lipitor, Metformin, Prilosec". "NKA, etc.". Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from PA on Dec 21, 2007. Female patient , 54 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 21, 2007. patient experiencing more shingles (she had numerous times before vaccine) this time worse than usual. . . Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from OR on Dec 21, 2007. Female patient , 70 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 18, 2007. "Red/swollen, rash like area, itching at injection site". . allergy to sulfa. Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from WA on Dec 21, 2007. Male patient , 68 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 21, 2007. "Adverse reaction to shingles vaccine 1. Dec 12, 2007: Injection of Zoster Vaccine Live 2. Dec 13-14 red rash on left upper scalp 3. Dec 15-16 hives and shingles lesions on left forehead, scalp, nose, and around left eye 4. Dec 17, 2007 Went to PA who diagosed Shingles, prescribed Valtrex 1 gm, Hydroxzine HCL 25 mg, and Hydrocodone/APAP Tab 5-500 mg 5. Refered to Optomologist for left eye swelling, who prescribed Pred Forte 1% drops and Alphagan 0.1% drops. 6. Dec 19, 2007: Returned to opthomologist, found eye pressure 34, more drops. 7. Dec. 20, 2007: Returned to optomologist, eye pressure dropped to 25. Some viral lesions and cell involvement in left eye.". "prevacid, thyroid, vytorin, altace". "levaquin, perhaps cipro". Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from NC on Dec 26, 2007. Female patient , 67 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 18, 2007. "12-03-07 patient came to health department 1:00 pm and complained of severe itching at site of injection. 5x5cm circular area of erythema present. Advised it appeared to be norma reaction. On 12-11-07 patient called health department and said the area had gotten larger, intense itching and burning and felt hot to touch. Was given Keflex and stopped due to nausea. Was then given Amoxicillin 500mg for 10 days. Started improving in 2-3 days. Totally normal now.". None. None. Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from NC on Dec 26, 2007. Female patient , 64 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 17, 2007. Blistering pururitic rash in left facial dermatome with isolated other hemorrhagic macules with overlying vesicles.. "Advicor, Pepcit, Fish Oil, Naproxen, Vitamin E, Calcium". "Osteoarthritis, hyperlipidemia, high blood pressure, PUD, dysphagia". Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from MN on Dec 26, 2007. Female patient , 82 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 20, 2007. Patient developed shingles (L) neck and upper arm 12/16/07.. . . Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from MA on Dec 26, 2007. Male patient , 84 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 20, 2007. Pain at injection site (L) arm and left thigh - dull with occ. sharp moments - lasting a few days after immunization.. None. None. Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from AR on Dec 26, 2007. Female patient , 60 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 18, 2007. "12/7/2007 given zoster vaccine. Seen 12/10/07 for sinusitis, taking Cipro 500 mg one BID & pen 8 mg/Celestone 6 mg IM. Urticaria rash on 12/15/07.". "Cipro, Prevacid, Miacalcin, Entex, Ambien, Toprol, HCTZ, Xanax, acyclovir". . Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from NY on Dec 26, 2007. Female patient , 58 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 26, 2007. Received vaccine 12/11/07 - S/S vaginal ulcers.. . None. Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from NY on Dec 27, 2007. Female patient , 75 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 26, 2007. "Information has been received from a healthcare worker concerning a 75-year-old female with a history of ""treatment back pain stenosis"". . . Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from on Dec 27, 2007. Female patient , 73 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 26, 2007. "Information has been received from a retired physician concerning his 73 year old wife with a codeine allergy and no other pertinent medical history who on approximately 23-OCT-2007 ""6-8 weeks ago,"" was vaccinated with one dose of Zostavax (Oka/Merck). On approximately 27-NOV-2007 ""3 weeks ago,"" the patient experienced trigeminal neuralgia. The trigeminal neuralgia was misdiagnosed as a dental problem. Medical attention was sought by contacting her primary care physician. No labs or diagnostic studies were performed. The patient's trigeminal neuralgia persisted. There was no product quality complaint. Trigeminal neuralgia was considered to be disabling by the physician. Additional information has been requested.". Unknown. . Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from WI on Dec 28, 2007. Female patient , 66 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 21, 2007. Initial and follow-up information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a 66 year old female who on 12-JUL-2007 was vaccinated SC in the left arm with a dose of Zostavax (Oka/Merck) (lot# 652965/0622F) which expired on 11-JUN-2007. The patient developed localized pruritus (also reported as no adverse experience). It was unspecified if medical attention was sought. The patient's outcome was not reported. There was no product quality complaint involved. No further information was provided. Additional information is not expected.. Unknown. Unknown. Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from CA on Dec 28, 2007. Male patient , child 7 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 21, 2007. "Information has been received from a nurse concerning a 7-year-old patient (gender unknown), who on 19-JUL-2007 was vaccinated with Zostavax. The patient was vaccinated due to human error. It was reported that the patient had no symptoms. At the time of the report, the patient's outcome was unknown. No product quality complaint was involved. Follow-up information received from the registered nurse (R.N.) indicates that the patient is a healthy male with no pre-existing allergies, birth defects or medical conditions who was vaccinated in the right arm with a first subcutaneous dose of Zostavax (lot# 656607/0163U) instead of a dose of Varivax at 11:47 AM. (It was previously reported that he was to receive a dose of Gardasil, which was reported in error). There was no illness at the time of vaccination. There were no concomitant medications given. On 20-Jul-2007, the doctor notified the mother of the error in immunization. The mother reported that the child had no fever or rash. On 26-Jul-2007, the patient came in for a follow-up clinic visit and it was noted that there was no reaction to the Zostavax. There were no laboratory or diagnostic tests performed. It is reported that the patient has never had an adverse event following prior vaccinations. Additional information is not expected.". None. None. Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from PA on Dec 28, 2007. Male patient , 77 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 21, 2007. "Initial and follow up information has been received from a physician concerning a 77 year old white male with no pertinent medical history, drug reactions or allergies who on 31-JUL-2007, at 13:30, was vaccinated intramuscularly into the right arm with a first dose, 0.65 ml, of Zostavax (Oka/Merck) (Lot #656858/0356U). Concomitant therapy included oxaprozin (Daypro), metoprolol succinate (Toprol XL tablets), simvastatin (MSD), famotidine (MSD) and amitriptyline hydrochloride (MSD). Approximately two days after receiving ""the shot"". . . Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from MO on Dec 28, 2007. Male patient , 78 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 21, 2007. "Information has been received from a 78 year old male with an arthritic knee and no reported drug reactions/allergies who on 23-JUL-2007 was vaccinated with zoster vaccine live (Oka/Merck) (lot # 656606/0033U). Concomitant therapy included diclofenac. On 26-AUG-2007 the patient experienced rashes and clusters of blisters on his feet, hands, forearms, thighs, and buttocks. The patient reported that these areas itched a great deal. On 27-AUG-2007, within twenty four hours all of the rashes and blisters went away and there are no residual marks or remnants of them on his body. Because they went away so fast there was no opportunity for a physician to observe them or to take specimens for testing. Follow up information has been received from the physisican who reported there was no information to report and that ""he believed this was not vaccine"". No further information available.". diclofenac. Gonarthritis. Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from FL on Dec 28, 2007. Female patient , 67 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 21, 2007. "Information has been received from a physician concerning a 67 year old female who on 15-AUG-2007 was vaccinated with Zostavax (Oka/Merck). Concomitant therapy included gemfibrozil, aspirin and metoprolol succinate (Toprol XL tablets). The patient experienced arm pain in the arm that received the injection. The pain lasted four days. On approximately 23-AUG-2007 the patient presented to the physician's office complaining of pain in both calves that she called neuropathy. She had no leg weakness and she was able to ambulate. Exam on that day was ""totally normal"". The physician ordered labs and a Doppler test and told the patient he felt gemfibrozil was most likely causing the calf pain, not the Zostavax. The patient was upset to hear this and was insistent that the Zostavax was causing her calf pain. The physician, upon not receiving the test results, called the patient and she informed him that she went to another physician who did testing that showed the Zostavax caused her calf pain. Additional information has been requested.". "aspirin, gemfibrozil, Toprol XL tablets". Unknown. Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from NY on Dec 28, 2007. Female patient , 66 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 21, 2007. "Information has been received from a 66 year old white female consumer with no known allergies or pertinent medical history who on 21-May-2007 was vaccinated SC with a single first 0.65 ml dose of Zostavax. There was no concomitant medication. The patient immediately developed a swollen and painful arm. She also was experiencing bronchitis which ""goes away and comes back"". Unspecified medical attention was sought. No lab studies were performed. At the time of this report the patient was recovering. No further information was provided. There was no product quality complaint involved. Follow up information received from the physician indicated that the patient was vaccinated IM (previously reported as SC) in the left arm with a first dose of Zostavax. On 06-Jun-2007 the patient developed an upper respiratory infection which the physician did not believe was related to the vaccination. The patient was also diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis which the physician did not think was at all related to vaccine, but the patient believed it might be. Additional information has been requested.". None. None. Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from NY on Dec 28, 2007. Female patient , 70 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 21, 2007. "Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 70 year old female gastroesophageal reflux, hypertension and osteoporosis and no known allergies who on 21-AUG-2007 was vaccinated SC in the left upper arm with a single dose of Zostavax (Oka/Merck) (Lot#658086/0761U). Concomitant therapy included alendronate sodium (MSD), lansoprazole (PREVACID) and aspirin (ECOTRIN). On 21-AUG-2007 the patient developed a red, raised, itchy area at the injection site of the left upper arm several hours after vaccination. The patient self treated with diphenhydramine topical cream (BENADRYL). The patient was examined in the office on 28-AUG-2007 and found to have a 9x7 cm erythematous, warm wheal at the injection site. The patient was prescribed diphenhydramine HCl (BENADRYL) and a methylprednisolone (MEDROL) dose pack and was advised to apply ice packs to the affected area. No lab studies were performed. A follow up appointment was scheduled for 31-AUG-2007. At the time of this report the patient had not recovered. No further information was provided. There was no product quality complaint involved. Additional information has been requested.". Fosamax; Ecotrin; Prevacid. . Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from NY on Dec 28, 2007. Female patient , 62 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 21, 2007. "Initial and follow up information has been received from a physician concerning a 63 year old white female with environmental allergies, a history of shingles in February 2007 and no known drug allergies who on 27-MAR-2007 was vaccinated SC with a 0.65 ml dose of Zostavax (Oka/Merck) (Lot #652947/1411F). Concomitant therapy included aluminum hydroxide (+) magnesium hydroxide (+) simethicone (Mylanta). On 17-APR-2007 the patient developed a herpes simplex eruption under her nose and on her lips. The patient was treated with valacyclovir hydrochloride (Valtrex). On 17-JUN-2007 the patient developed swollen eyes. Medical attention was sought. The patient was seen in the office on 28-AUG-2007 with red, swollen, and itchy eyes. The patient was treated with prednisone. No lab studies were performed. At the time of this report the patient had not recovered. No further information was provided. There was no product quality complaint involved. Additional information has been requested.". Mylanta. Environmental allergy. Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from NC on Dec 28, 2007. Female patient , 72 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 21, 2007. "Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 72 year old female with a history of peripheral swelling of the legs and feet, and no known allergies who on 23-Aug-2007 was vaccinated with a single dose of Zostavax. Concomitant therapy included celecoxib (Celebrex), montelukast sodium (MSD), levothyroxine Na (Levoxyl), fexofenadine hydrochloride (Allegra), omeprazole (Prilosec), lisinopril (Zestril), lorazepam, hyoscyamine and acetaminophen (+) propoxphene napsylate (Darvocet-N). On 23-Aug-2007 the patient developed intense redness, swelling, and broken blood vessels on her left foot and right calf. Unspecified medical attention was sought. At the time of this report the patient was recovering. No further information was provided. There was no product quality complaint involved. Follow up information from the nurse indicated that the patient had ""bad varicose veins"". Additional concomitant therapies included vitamins (unspecified), calcium (unspecified) (+) vitamin D (unspecified), calcium (unspecified) (+) vitamin D (unspecified), dimethyl sulfone (+) glucosamine, omega-3 marine triglycerides, vitamin E, ascorbic acid, magnesium (unspecified) and flaxseed oil, a sleep aid, tylenol (8-hour twice daily) (sometimes), and cephalexin 2 gm 1 hour prior to dental appointments. The patient noticed left instep of foot looked like it had hemorrhaged and swelled when she was standing. She stated that also the right leg behind the knee was very sore. The patient did see the physician for this and was told it was not related to Zostavax. There were no lab studies performed, no illness at the time of vaccination, and no adverse events following prior vaccinations. Additional information has been requested.". Tylenol Darvocet-N Ascorbic acid Calcium (unspecified) (. Unknown. Patient recovered.

ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) problem was reported from on Dec 28, 2007. Female patient , 67 years of age, was vaccinated with ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) on Dec 21, 2007. "Information has been received from a 67 year old female with no allergies or pertinent medical history who on 20-AUG-2007 was vaccinated with a single dose of Zostavax (Oka/Merck). On 20-AUG-2007 the patient developed injection site pain which expanded throughout her body. The patient ""can't walk."" The patient described herself as ""symptomatic of having shingles"". Unspecified medical attention was sought. Unspecified ""blood work"" was performed. No results were reported. At the time of this report the patient had not recovered. No further information was provided. There was no product quality complaint involved. Additional information is not expected.". Unknown. None. Patient recovered.

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