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• Aortic Dissection and Rupture Risk Linked to Cipro Antibiotic

  August 9, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  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.

• Levaquin Removed From Market Quietly Amid Concerns Over Side Effects of Antibioitic: Report

  July 20, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  Production on the antibiotic Levaquin was discontinued in December ahead of new label warnings and a laundry list of recent side effect concerns.

• Levaquin, Avelox, Cipro Get New FDA Warnings Over Low Blood Sugar, Mental Health Problems

  July 11, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  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.

• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening May Cause More Harm Than Good, Study Warns

  June 19, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  Swedish researchers say the risk of misdiagnosis may make abdominal aortic aneurysm screening more harmful than beneficial.

• Side Effects of Avelox, Other Antibiotics Still Not Well Understood

  May 4, 2018

  Austin Kirk

  A report highlights the problems with getting proper research conducted to uncover the risks of popular antibiotics and their links to potential nerve damage.

• Antibiotic Aortic Aneurysm, Dissection Risk Examined in New Study

  April 23, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  Antibiotics like Cipro, Levaquin and Avelox could significantly increase the risk of aortic aneurysm or aortic dissection, according to a new study.

• Risk of Acute Aortic Disease Linked to Levaquin, Avelox, Other Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics Confirmed in New Study

  March 12, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study warn that the side effects of antibiotics like Cipro, Levaquin and Avelox may increase the risk of aortic aneurysms and aortic dissections; potentially life-threatening medical conditions.

• Antibiotic Side Effects Linked to Aortic Aneurysm, Dissection Risk in Mice: Study

  November 20, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that Cipro side effects could increase the risk of aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection by affecting enzymes that result in cell degeneration and cell death.

• Avelox Lawsuits Over Nerve Damage Set for Trials to Begin November 2018

  October 18, 2017

  Austin Kirk

  A federal judge has scheduled the first Avelox bellwether trial over peripheral neuropathy claims for November 2018.

• Pseudotumor Cerebri Risk Seen With Levaquin, Avelox, Other Fluoroquinolones: Study

  October 3, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A popular class of antibiotics, which includes Levaquin, Avelox and Cipro, may be linked to an increased risk of pseudotumor cerebri; an increase in intracranial fluid pressure that can cause vision loss, headaches and other adverse side effects.