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Levaquin Achilles Tendon Rupture Trial Consolidation Request Denied
U.S. District Judge John Tunheim has denied a motion filed by plaintiffs to consolidate three Levaquin lawsuits, which all involve users who suffered an Achilles tendon rupture or tear after using the antibiotic, into one “bellwether” trial in the federal MDL.
Levaquin and Other Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics Linked to Double Vision
Results of a new study suggest that fluoroquinolone antibiotics, such as Levaquin and Cipro, may cause double vision, in addition to the known side effects, like tendon ruptures and tendonitis.
Levaquin Lawsuit Consolidation Sought in New Jersey State Court
Lawyers representing plaintiffs who have filed a Levaquin lawsuit in state court in New Jersey have requested that all cases be centralized with Superior Court Judge Carol Higbee in Atlantic County.
FDA Requires Black Box Warning for Tendon Ruptures on Cipro, Levaquin and Several Other Antibiotics
The FDA has notified the makers of fluoroquinolone antimicrobial drugs, such as Cipro and Levaquin, that they must place a prominently displayed Boxed Warning on the label about an increased risk of tendonitis and tendon ruptures. The pharmaceutical companies are also being required to develop a Medication Guide, which would be given to patients [...]
