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• 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.

• Primsol Linked To Higher Risk Of Kidney Injuries When Used To Treat UTIs: Study

  February 13, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  The antibiotic Primsol may increase the risk of acute kidney injury and hyperkalemia compared to other antibiotics when used to treat urinary tract infections, a new study warns.

• 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.

• Antibiotics Birth Defect Risk Seen With Certain Drugs: Study

  July 25, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study suggest that a number of commonly used antibiotics, including Avelox, Levaquin, Cipro and Zithromax, may be linked to an increased risk of malformations and other birth defects.

• Antibiotic Use Results in Adverse Health Side Effects in 20% Of Patients: Study

  June 19, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that 20% of patients who undergo antibiotic therapy in a hospital will suffer adverse drug side effects.

• Antibiotics Risk of Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Retinal Detachment Questioned by FDA

  May 15, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA says it finds no increased risk of aortic dissection, aortic aneurysm or retinal detachment associated with Levaquin and similar antibiotics.

• Side Effects of Levaquin, Similar Antibiotics Linked To Insomnia Risks: ISMP Report

  February 6, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  An ISMP report found that Levaquin, Avelox and Cipro were linked to a surprising number of reports of insomnia or sleeping problems which may be linked to other neurological side effects.

• Reducing Use of Levaquin, Cipro, Avelox Can Result In Fewer C. Diff Infections: Study

  January 30, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links a sharp decline in hospital C. diff infections in the U.K. to reductions of the use of antibiotics like Levaquin, Avelox and Cipro.