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The following post marketing reports are from Medications.com, which is independently owned and operated and has no association with the Fluoroquinolone Toxicity Research Foundation. NO new postings were found for Cipro, Floxin or Tequin as of March 2005. Only one new posting for Avelox, the rest were for Levaquin. Post Marketing Reports January 2005 Mon, 24 Jan 2005 11:56:33 -0500 by kmoore, #9003 My 79yr old mother-in-law was given Levaquin at the ER on New Year's Eve for a bronchial infection (?) Her regular DR couldn't see her that day. She has since been in the hospital twice with severe diarrhea. The 1st time it occured x-rays showed an obstruction in her intestine but no mass was found. She was given fluids, a tube down her nose to pump out stomach contents and sent home after 3 days. She began having severe 10-15x daily, diarrhea and was then again admitted to hospital. Her DR keeps saying he thinks Levaquin caused this. Is this permanent? What can be done now? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sat, 15 Jan 2005 16:27:34 -0500 by Guest, #8850 Was given a 10 day course of Levaquin for bronchitis. I had to stop on day 7 when the red itchy rash appeared on my hands and legs. Nearly 2 weeks later I can barely use my right hand to grasp or squeeze without experiencing severe pain. Both eyes have been bloodshot and irritated for the same 2 weeks-I assumed it was because I was having difficulty falling and staying asleep for 2 weeks.. The prescribing MD at a local "Quick Care" denies any connection between this drug and my symtoms. Until this episode of bronchitis I have taken no drugs of any sort, haven't even needed to see a doctor in over 2 years-I'm not a hypochondriac, but I'm sick dammit, and it can't be a coincidence that it began with taking Levaquin. I'm in the process of trying to find a physician in my area who is knowledgeable about the side effects of this drug but am having little luck. Anyone familiar with an MD in the Las Vegas area experienced with diagnosing and treating the side effects of Levaquin PLEASE email me at bmr247@yahoo.com.....I don't want to sue anybody, I just want to feel better. avalon - Wed, 19 Jan 2005 13:59:20 -0500 - #3162
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sun, 2 Jan 2005 18:00:12 -0500 by Guest, #8631 Normal, healthy male, 57, with suspected prostrate infection. Prescribed 500MG Levaquin for 30 days. I've used it before over the years for sinus infection (10 day regimen) and it was quite effective, although I had noticed some muscle and tendon soreness. This time, 14 days into it, I'm experiencing severe irritability, and stress. The muscle soreness and joint stiffness are constant, particularly in the feet and hands. I've read a number of postings about accompanying stomach and digestive problems - you must use acidophilus when taking a drug like this - all the beneficial flora in the digestive tract are being destroyed and you have to replace them or you'll get bloating, gas, stomach and intestinal cramping, etc. The mental distress is new for me on this one and it concerns me. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sat, 1 Jan 2005 17:58:09 -0500 by vitek, #8618 Magnesium supplements and Omega 3 fish oils are supposed to help get the cartilage to heal after Levaquin. Dr Jay Cohen has published this and been on NPRadio |
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