Menactra and areflexia Patient Reports February 10, 2010

Menactra Side Effects Report #5490483-0
Menactra side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 15, 2007. Male patient, 18 years of age, was diagnosed with immunisation, tuberculin test and was treated with Menactra. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: areflexia, dysarthria, facial paresis, gait disturbance, guillain-barre syndrome , muscular weakness, neck pain, paraesthesia, sensation of heaviness. Menactra dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TUBERSOL, DIFFERIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Menactra Side Effects Report #4794874-2
Menactra side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 14, 2005. Male patient, 18 years of age, was diagnosed with immunisation, tuberculin test and was treated with Menactra. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: areflexia, asthenia, difficulty in walking, dysarthria, facial paresis, guillain-barre syndrome , neck pain, paraesthesia, sensation of heaviness. Menactra dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TUBERSOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.