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• Levaquin Aortic Dissection Lawsuit Filed Over Controversial Antibiotic

  October 3, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Side effects of the antibiotic Levaquin caused a Pennsylvania man to suffer an aortic dissection, according to a recently filed lawsuit, which alleges the drug makers knew or should have known about the risk.

• Avelox Nerve Damage Lawsuit Filed Over Failure to Warn About Antibiotic Risks

  August 12, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  The makers of the antibiotic Avelox failed to warn the medical community about the risks of long-term peripheral neuropathy, according to a recently filed lawsuit.

• Warnings for Levaquin, Avelox, Cipro, Other Antibiotics Strengthened Again By FDA

  July 27, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has added even stronger label warnings to Levaquin, Avelox and similar antibiotics, warning that they should not be used for a number of infections unless there are no other options, due to the risk of long-term health side effects.

• Problems from Levaquin, Cipro Linked To Persistent Adverse Events: ISMP

  July 7, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  Levaquin and Cipro were linked to hundreds of reports that their side effects caused persistent, often disabling, injuries that lasted even after patients stopped taking the drugs, according to a new report.

• Avelox, Levaquin Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection Problems Add to List of Antibiotic Risks

  May 24, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  Recent studies suggesting users of Levaquin, Avelox and other similar antibiotics may face an increased risk of aortic aneurysm and dissection add to the already large list of potential health risks with fluoroquinolone-based drugs.

• Side Effects of Levaquin, Similar Antibiotics Make Them Too Dangerous To Treat Some Infections: FDA

  May 13, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is requiring new label warnings on Levaquin, Cipro, Avelox and similar antibiotics saying they should not be used for simple infections due to the risk of severe and permanent side effects.

• Levaquin, Avelox Retinal Detachment Risk Results in Health Canada Warning for Fluoroquinolones

  February 4, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Health Canada has issued a safety summary warning that it cannot rule out a link between antibiotics like Levaquin and Avelox and retinal detachment.

• Achilles Tendon Problems Often Misdiagnosed: Study

  November 11, 2015

  Russell Maas

  A new study suggests that doctors frequently misdiagnose or fail to diagnose Achilles tendon problems, potentially resulting in increased damage or long-term injury.

• Levaquin, Cipro, Avelox Risks Pose A Concern In Face of Modest Benefits: FDA Reviewers

  November 4, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  FDA Briefing materials released ahead of a hearing this Friday on the safety of Levaquin, Cipro, Avelox and similar antibiotics warn that in some cases patients are being placed at risk of permanent injury and disability for very modest health benefits.

• Levaquin Lawsuit

  November 1, 2014

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  Side effects of Levaquin have been linked to permanent and debilitating nerve damage, known as peripheral neuropathy, which can last...