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by rpaddock 335 days ago
I've seen AI recommended things like Fluoroquinolones (Avalox, Cipro, Levaquin etc), for UTIs.

The FDA itself says this class of drugs work no better than a placebo for UTIs, Sinusitis and Bronchitis. While they cause life altering side effects. They 'Flox' people.

My late wife's Journal was part of the evidence during a 2015 FDA hearing to get this crap off the market.

The bottom line is that AI can not be trusted for Medical Advice. Be highly suspicious of a Human doctor recommending a drug in this class, that has so many Black Box Warnings.