Post Marketing Reports July 2004

Cipro

Fri, 23 Jul 2004 14:07:13 -0400 by jarapper, #6628
I've had constant muscle pain for years now. I never connected it with Cipro, which I've been on numerous times for uti. Yesterday, the doc prescribed Levaquin since Cipro seems to be losing its effectiveness. I became extremely drowsy and anxious, went looking on the net about Levaquin and discovered it's in the same class as Cipro! After reading the posts on lots of sites about Cipro and Levaquin, I'm scared I've really harmed myself, but now that I read about others, my symptoms are beginning to make sense, so I'm somewhat relieved. Doctors CANNOT be trusted, as they are so pressured - brainwashed, really - by the drug giants to prescribe, prescribe, prescribe. The system stinks. Outright, legal bribery.
 

Levaquin

won rowe - Thu, 8 Jul 2004 14:19:07 -0400 - #2351

Does anybody have tinnitus due to Levaquin ???
I took levaquin for pneumonia in feb 2004. A couple of months later, at the end of last june 2004, I came down with tinnitus. Does anybody have any experience with Tinnitus & Levaquin ??? Is this permanent condition or Does the tinnitus get better with time ???
 

jarapper - Fri, 23 Jul 2004 14:10:50 -0400 - #2422

Re: Does anybody have tinnitus due to Levaquin ???
Not due to Levaquin, but due to Cipro, another FQ. I've had it for years, and coincidentally (NOT!) I've been on Cipro for uti on and off for years. Hmm... maybe there's a connection there...
 

Mon, 19 Jul 2004 15:04:10 -0400 by Guest, #6564
I took levaquin almost 4 years ago for a period of a couple of weeks. I noticed joint pain in my elbows, hips, knees, and wrists. I stopped taking the pills when I did a search for side effects because I knew something had suddenly changed with my health. With no particular warning a year after stopping the levaquin I started having lower back pain that lasted for almost two years constantly and now comes every month or so. I have recently suffered tendon damage and joint pain in my right thumb, and after 9 weeks I am healing very slowly. My right knee is very tight, with pain in/under the knee cap. I have very stiff/ painful achilles tendons on both feet. I know levauin caused joint pain wile I was taking it and I believe I am still suffering from it's ill effects. I am a slim 36 year old, otherwise healthy male. I think levaquin may have aged my joints 30 years in just a couple of weeks.

Wed, 14 Jul 2004 09:34:42 -0400 by Guest, #6494
As you may know, my life has changed as of April 22, 2004 when I first underwent treatment for my sinus infection with a course of Levaquin 500 mgs. Since that time I have seen many doctors of differing specialties with no offer a treatment plan or clear diagnosis. I am sure that all of you can relate to my current situation.

The reason for my letter today is a plea for assistance. There have been minimal responses to the request for petitions, volunteers for the letter writing campaign and only a handful of victim stories have been posted on fqvictims.org.

Please remember that the drug companies have the ability to hire lobbyists, they pad the pockets of the prescribing doctors and have billion dollar empires that focus on keeping this poison on the market. The only resource that we have are our voices. I am not asking that you be like Helen and Vince and make trips to Washington and dedicate your lives to stopping the torture of the quinolones, I am simply asking you to use the most important tool that you have, your voice.

I am asking that in memory of Paul who could no longer tolerate living with the effects of quinonles, Kristina whose life was ended at the age of 23 because of this poison and the other 774 poor souls whose lives were ended needlessly that you join us and take action.

The drug companies are currently trying to get approval for the use of quinolones in children. I could not imagine a child having to suffer with the pain and anxiety on a daily basis that I am living with. The only possibility of stopping the use of quinolones in children is if we unite, use our voices and get congressional attention.

I know how hard it can be to deal with the pain and anxiety that comes with being floxed and it makes life hard on a daily basis. It?s easy to think that your voice will not make the difference and put off sending in the petition. Your voice is desperately needed!!

Please think of the 774 souls who lost their lives, the 31,000 people who have been floxed and the children who will most certainly have permanent damage if we do not act and do the following today:

1)Please print the petition and complete it. Request that your family and friends also sign the petition.

2)Please send an email to Vonnie at vonnie@msensor@com to let her know what state you live in and let her know you will participate in the oped letter writing.

3)Please be sure that your story is posted on fqvictims.org.

Thank you so much for acting responsibly and helping to prevent this from happening to our children. I can be reached at taundaleah@msn.com if you have any questions or need assistance.

Taunda Nestor

Wed, 7 Jul 2004 12:54:02 -0400 by Guest, #6408
After taking Levaquin for 4 days for bronchitis, I could barely walk. I had incredible pain and weakness in my knees! I am 52 yrs old, but felt 80! I saw in the literature that the medication could cause joint pain and stopped it immediately! I am now researching to find out if this is a temporary side effect! Gaye