Users of the popular class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones may face an increased risk of aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection, which could cause a rupture and life-threatening internal bleeding. They also face permanent and irreversible nerve damage, known as peripheral neuropathy. Lawsuits for users of Levaquin, Cipro, Avelox and other similar antibiotics are being reviewed by lawyers nationwide. ANTIBIOTIC LAWSUIT STATUS: A growing number of Levaquin lawsuits, Cipro lawsuits, Avelox lawsuits and other claims involving other fluoroquinolone antibiotics are being filed nationwide on behalf former users diagnosed with aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection, and peripheral neuropathy. >>SUBMIT INFORMATION ABOUT ANTIBIOTIC…
The FDA is warning that Levaquin, Cipro, Avelox and similar drugs are linked to an increased risk of aortic dissection.
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A new study suggests that reducing the use of heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec could also reduce rates of C. Diff infections.…
A new study adds to the body of evidence linking antibiotics like Avelox, Cipro and Levaquin to an increased risk of aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection.…
A federal judge has decided that a second round of bellwether trials will take place involving Avelox and Cipro peripheral nerve damage claims.…
The findings of a new study indicate that Cipro side effects could increase the risk of aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection and death in those already at increased risk.…
Production on the antibiotic Levaquin was discontinued in December ahead of new label warnings and a laundry list of recent side effect concerns.…
The FDA warns that antibiotics like Levaquin, Cipro and Avelox can cause extremely low blood sugar, resulting in coma, and psychiatric side effects, and is requiring new label warnings.…
Swedish researchers say the risk of misdiagnosis may make abdominal aortic aneurysm screening more harmful than beneficial.…
A report highlights the problems with getting proper research conducted to uncover the risks of popular antibiotics and their links to potential nerve damage.…
