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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Health Canada has issued a safety summary warning that it cannot rule out a link between antibiotics like Levaquin and Avelox and retinal detachment.
A new study suggests that doctors frequently misdiagnose or fail to diagnose Achilles tendon problems, potentially resulting in increased damage or long-term injury.
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…
Side effects of Levaquin have been linked to permanent and debilitating nerve damage, known as peripheral neuropathy, which can last for months or years after last use of the antibiotic.
