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Antibiotic Nightmare: Man Left Paralyzed After Prescription

2/1/2025

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Mateo Ramirez's life took a tragic turn after being prescribed ciprofloxacin for a suspected UTI he didn’t have. The antibiotic caused paralysis and partial blindness, leaving him to grapple with debilitating side effects. Despite FDA warnings about fluoroquinolones, he now depends on a wheelchair and disability benefits, fighting to reclaim his lost independence.

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Mateo Ramirez's life took a tragic turn after being prescribed ciprofloxacin for a suspected UTI he didn’t have. The antibiotic caused paralysis and partial blindness, leaving him to grapple with debilitating side effects. Despite FDA warnings about fluoroquinolones, he now depends on a wheelchair and disability benefits, fighting to reclaim his lost independence.