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Author Of Autism Paper Linking Augmentin Use To Increased Incidence Of

Autism Welcomes Overwhelming Response From Parents Whose Children Experienced

Regressive Autism.

 

The author of the seminal paper: Could one of the most widely prescribed

antibiotics amoxicillin/clavulanate �AUGMENTIN� be a risk factor for autism?

published in Medical Hypotheses January 2005 (64,312-315) has received

thousands of emails, letters and phone calls from parents of children who experienced

regressive autism following one or more dosages of Augmentin (

amoxicillin/clavulanate).

New York, NY: The author of the seminal paper: Could one of the most widely

prescribed antibiotics amoxicillin/clavulanate �AUGMENTIN� be a risk factor

for autism? published in Medical Hypotheses January 2005 (64,312-315) has

received thousands of emails, letters and phone calls from parents of children

who experienced regressive autism following one or more dosages of Augmentin (

amoxicillin/clavulanate).

 

Dr. Joan Fallon reports in an interview conducted recently that since the

publication of her paper she has received over 2300 unsolicited emails,

letters or phone calls from parents whose children they felt had experienced

regressive autism as a result of taking the antibiotic augmentin (

amoxicillin/clavulanate). � When the paper was published, I never dreamt that the level of

response would be so great� states Fallon. � I thought for sure there was a

linkage, and indeed the subject needs to be further examined, and research

needs to be done in this area� according to Fallon.

 

In her paper, the author proposed a mechanism whereby children who received

the antibiotic may develop autism as a result of the urea/ammonia toxicity in

the gastrointestinal tract. She further links the introduction of augmentin

in the early 1980?s for the use in children with otitis media, and the large

numbers of children who have autism with protracted ear infections.

 

�It is imperative that further research be undertaken to determine if a

subset of children are at risk for neurotoxiicty due to the use of clavulanic

acid in pharmaceutical preparations� the paper states in it?s conclusion. �

Looking into the potential multifactorial etiologies surrounding autism is an

important next step in discovering a potential cure for autism�, said Fallon

 

For further information please contact Ricardo Felto of LFH Media at e-mail

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Ricardo Felto

LFhealth Media

_ricardofelto@gmail.com_ (mailto:ricardofelto@gmail.com)

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Definitely needs further research. Our eldest had amoicillin on several occasions when yiunger due to recurring chest infections.

 

The number of people getting in touch doesn't definitively prove anything as these antibiotics are incredibly widely prescribed, but it's certainly a possibility worth pursuing.

 

Simon

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Yes I saw this somewhere else.

 

I'm pretty sure the AB I was prescribed whilst pregnant was amoxycillan. Hmmmm let's see if anyone can replicate this research.

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I've heard about this before. It's interesting because I was given this antobiotic a lot as a baby and child for repeated ear infections. I also have allergic reactions to most antibiotics, but Amoxicillin tends to cause a less severe reaction.

 

It's difficult to prove that this causes autism while the causes of autism are not properly understood, but this definitely warrants more research.

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I am bringing this back to the top of the list again as my gp has today just prescribed this for my son's ear infection. He is now 10 months old & has had an infection for over three weeks and the first two sets of antibiotics did not shift it.

 

I am unsure whether to give it after reading this - does anyone have any new news on this please?

 

Thanks

Nikki

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As far as I know there has not been any more research done into this. Personally though, I would not give this antibiotic to a child under normal circumstances. Augmentin is an effective antibiotic, which is why your doctor has prescribed it. The best thing you can do is go back to your doctor tomorrow and ask if there is an alternative. If there isn't, then, well, you wouldn't want your child to be in pain, and after all this time, it might be necessary to give him this antibiotic.

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I rang my gp back this evening and explained my thoughts

he was very understanding about my views & immediately gave me another prescription for something else.

Phew I was delighted - it makes a change not to be thought of as some cranky mother

 

Actually felt good that someone listened to my point of view without trying to dismiss me at the first hurdle

 

Nikki

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Hi Nikki,

can I ask what your GP prescribed instead ?

I'm asking cos apart from the worry about this antibiotic itself, the bright yellow colour sends my son totally bananas !

Our pharmacist gave me a couple of other names but I've lost the scrap of paper !

thanks,

wac

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My AS son David was on Augmentin for six months when he was six years old. He had a collapsed lung which was compounded with infection. David had always had problems with his chest. When you are faced with a child with a collapsed lung then you really have no choice - well maybe you do but it would be a difficult call to make.

 

If you read the leaflet that accompanies EVERY antibiotic you will never take them again. The side effects of most are totally horrendous - which is why mine only ever have them if it's totally necessary - However sometimes you have to be brave and jump in.

 

I personally don't believe that the amount of antibiotics that David took was responsible for anything much happening with his ASD. Matthew has hardly had any of them as he - like I - has severe allergic reaction to most of them. But of my two sons I already know that Matthew's autism is more sever than David's.

 

Carole

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The new one I have been given is one called Bactrim. However as I live in France the english equivalent may have a different name.

It has Sulfamethoxazole in it as well as Trimethoprime. Its made by roche and is white but reminds me a bit of tuti fruti flavour.

it apparently helps to control bacterial infections

it is a difficult call and you are so right Carol when you read the contra indications on the paperwork it can make you feel quite green. however I feel happier about giving this one. it is to help middleear infections plus other things and I am sure that there must be an equivalent in the uk.

my gp said it may not be as good but he has told me if it does not work by wed then he will get me a hospital appt that day to get it checked by the specialist.

Ear infections are a plague in babies - once he gets on the move I am sure it will get better - it did with my older son

Iif only i could get him to move - he's like a weeble wobbles & sits up but only wants to a bit of bottom shuffling - typical lazy bloke!!!

Incidentally I do use lots of aromatherapy alternatives as well too - I think they always definately help. I have a great book about aromatherapy for kids if anyone is interested its by Valerie Worwood and is called Aromatherapy for your child - pink book

cheers

Nikki

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