Levaquin Tendon Rupture Warning From FDA

Levaquin is a popular antibiotic which is used to treat serious bacterial infections. Levaquin levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone medication - a group of medication which has received a great amount of attention by the FDA recently. Fluoroquinolones are oral antibiotics used to treat infections, but have considerably serious side effects.

Levaquin has been linked to causing tendon ruptures, tendinitis, and other tendon disorders in patients; sometimes these injuries are so serious they require extensive surgery to repair. Levaquin also has a number of other serious side effects including seizures, hallucinations, and jaundice as well as a number of other side effects.

Levaquin (levofloxacin) has also been linked to very serious side effects in patients with the following conditions:

• Diabetes
• Spinal injuries
• Brain cord conditions
• Those with kidney disease

Patients suffering from these conditions may experience uncontrollable seizures, blood level irregularities, and slow absorption while taking Levaquin.

Levaquin injuries may occur at any time - 2 weeks into taking the medication or months after. The most common tendon disorder Levaquin has caused is injuries to the Achilles tendon and shoulder.

If you or a loved one has suffered from a tendon rupture, disorder, or other serious side effect after taking Levaquin contact McEwen Law Firm today. We offer free, no obligation, consultations to help you decide what the next step should be regarding your injury.

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