Dangerous and Permanent Side Effects of Levaquin and Cipro Antibiotics
In today’s world, many of us rely on doctor’s advice and medications to heal us and make us feel better. Still, it is important to keep yourself well informed on any medications that you are taking in order to prevent serious damage.
Levaquin and Cipro are two such medications that have harmful and often irreparable effects. These drugs are antibiotics classified under the flouroquinolone family and often prescribed for serious bacterial infections. Cipro gained publicity in 2001 for being the most common treatment for anthrax attacks.
The two most common symptoms of flouroquinolone antibiotics are tendon rupture and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN), a painful skin disorder also known as erythema multiforme. Other symptoms include vision damage, hearing loss, insomnia, anxiety, organ disorders, suicidal thoughts or actions, tendonitis, joint and muscle damage, and gastrointestinal damage.
Levaquin and Cipro side effects are also compounded when taken in combination with corticosteroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Aleve, Advil and Motrin. Unfortunately corticosteroids and NSAIDs are often prescribed or taken to treat symptoms of TEN.
Patients suffering from these symptoms should stop taking the medication, seek a second medical opinion and consult a personal injury lawyer. Some victims of this drug have been faced with job loss, suicide and financial losses and expenses.
If you or someone you love has been affected by Levaquin, Cipro or any other flouroquinolone antibiotics, you need an aggressive personal injury attorney from Page Cagle to help you recover losses and obtain compensation for your pain, suffering and loss. Contact us at (866) 620-5757 to speak with an experienced Missouri attorney for a free consultation.
