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Sort by date 129 pages found matching levaquin- FDA Announces Levaquin Risks Outweigh Benefits
May-13-16 Washington, DC: The FDA today issued a new warning for Levaquin and other fluoroquinolones, adding that side effects of the antibiotic medication “generally” outweigh its benefits. The FDA warning came almost a year after an investigation by NewsNet5. Its 5 On Your Side program reported that an FDA database comprised “at least... - Levaquin Patient Suffers Tendon Pain for Two Years
Dec-3-09 Lumberton, NC Levaquin side effects can be debilitating. Any patient who has suffered tendon ruptures or tears knows how painful the conditions can be—and many say they had no idea that Levaquin put them at an increased risk for tendon issues. "I had a minor sinus infection," says Cynthia B. (real name withheld). "I went to the doctor and she p... - Levaquin Side Effects Ground Outstanding Pilot
Nov-13-09 New York, NY Greg Downs knows all about Levaquin and Levaquin side effects , including (but not limited to) Levaquin tendon rupture. His troubles with Levaquin began in 2006, when he was prescribed the powerful antibiotic for diverticulitis. Soon, he began feeling odd sensations and delayed focusing reaction, "like my head could not keep up with what... - Yet More Levaquin Lawsuits
Sep-16-09 Madison, Ill Three lawsuits were filed this week against Johnson & Johnson, Ortho-McNeil, Pharmaceutical, Johnson and Johnson Pharmaceutical Research and Development and Walgreens, by 15 people who allege they suffered severe tendon problems as a result of using the antibiotic Levaquin . Levaquin is a member of the fluoroquinolone class of antib... - The Agony of Levaquin
Apr-1-09 Oak Harbor, OH Patients who have suffered from Levaquin side effects know the extreme pain that can be caused by a reaction to the Levaquin antibiotic. These side effects include tendon ruptures and tendonitis, both extremely painful conditions. Unfortunately, patients do not realize that they will have a reaction to Levaquin medicine until it is already... - Stevens Johnson Syndrome Lawsuit News & Legal Information
Stevens Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) is a severe skin reaction usually triggered by certain medications. Once thought to be separate conditions, Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis are now considered part of a continuum. SJS is the least severe and TEN is the most severe of the disease spectrum. Some victims hav... - Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) FAQ
What is Stevens Johnson Syndrome ? Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is essentially an adverse reaction to medication and a debilitating, potentially life-threatening skin disease. Approximately 150,000 deaths per year in the US are caused by adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and SJS is recognized as one of the most serious ADRs. SJS affects the skin and... - New Study Links Fluoroquinolones to Retinal Detachment
New York, NY: A new Canadian study has found a link between people taking fluoroquinolone antibiotics and retinal detachment. In fact, the paper, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, online April 3, 2012, found that people treated in emergency by ophthalmologists for retinal detachment were five times more likely to be taking... - Investment Firm Wants Johnson & Johnson to Be Accountable for Levaquin Side Effects
Jan-24-12 New Brunswick, NJ A California-based investment firm wants Johnson & Johnson to be held accountable for tendon injuries, irreversible nerve damage and other Levaquin side effects , The New Jersey Star-Ledger reported. According to the news source, Harrington Investments asked the company's management in a shareholder's proposal to describe new... - Antibiotic Drug Levaquin May Have Been Cause for Tendon Rupture for North Carolina Woman
Nov-18-11 Raleigh, NC A cafeteria worker at Coats Elementary School in North Carolina was a dedicated employee until a reaction to the drug Levaquin left her with serious side effects that affected her ability to function in her job, according to local ABC affiliate 11 News . "I worked at Coats Elementary School in the cafeteria. I've been there 14 years," T... - Johnson & Johnson Loses First Levaquin Side Effects Trial
Dec-16-10 Minneapolis, MN A Minnesota jury recently ruled that Johnson & Johnson must pay $1.1 million in punitive damages to an 82-year-old man who claimed the company failed to properly warn of Levaquin side effects, Bloomberg reports. The federal court jury in Minneapolis also awarded $700,000 in compensatory damages to the man, John Schedin, who cla... - Attorney Says Johnson & Johnson Hid Levaquin Side Effects
Nov-22-10 Minneapolis, MN Johnson & Johnson allegedly knew of Levaquin side effects, including the increased risk of tendon damage, and did not properly warn doctors or patients, a lawyer said at the start of a recent trial in Minnesota. According to Bloomberg , 82-year-old John Schedin sued the company and its Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceutical unit in... - Cipro Side Effects Misdiagnosed as Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sep-17-09 Winston-Salem, NC: Phoebe took the prescribed dose of Cipro ( a ten-day treatment) in early 2008 for a sinus infection. It cleared up the infection but caused horrible and likely irreparable side effects. "I want to see this drug taken off the market," says Phoebe. "I think it is hurting a lot of people and severely affecting the lives of older people... - Levaquin Linked to Double Vision
Sep-10-09 Portland, OR As if tendinitis and tendon rupture were not serious enough Levaquin side effects, the antibiotic has now been linked to yet another side effect. The Levaquin medication, which already carries a warning about the risk of tendon ruptures and tendinitis, was linked in a study to an increased risk of diplopia (double vision). So patients who ma... - Reported Levaquin Side Effects "Life-Changing"
Aug-10-09 Southern Pines, NC When Melissa was first given the Levaquin antibiotic she very likely did not know about Levaquin side effects and how serious they could be. Since Melissa was given Levaquin, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a black box warning for the antibiotic, alerting patients to the risk of tendonitis (or tendinitis), ten... - Levaquin Trade-Off
Jul-27-08 Savannah, GA It seems like a strange trade-off: take Levaquin for bronchitis and wind up with severe tendonitis. Most people would expect that when they take a medication for illness, they may feel drowsy or suffer nausea or headaches. They certainly don't expect that they will suffer from tendonitis or tendon ruptures and wind up unable to use their lim... - Levaquin Upgraded to Black Box Warning
Jul-12-08 Washington, DC On July 8, 2008 the FDA announced that Levaquin will get a black box warning on all fluoroquinolone antibiotics because of an increased risk for tendonitis and tendon rupture. The consumer group Public Citizen first petitioned the agency and then sued to get the warning issued. Levaquin (also known as levofloxacin) is a synthetic antib... - The Fluoroquinolones Community—and Their Leader Mark Girard
Aug-30-14 Ottawa, ON Seven years ago Canadian Mark Girard was strong and healthy and living a very comfortable life. He worked as a chef in the high-altitude vacation lodges cradled in the pristine Rocky Mountains. On his days off, there was unlimited ATV riding surrounded by iconic scenery, and in the winter there were snowmobile adventures in the back country. ... - Johnson & Johnson Reports Strong Sales despite Levaquin Side Effects
Apr-29-11 New York, NY Despite studies that have shown serious Levaquin side effects , sales of the antibiotic rose 17 percent to $434 million last quarter, reports Reuters . According to the news provider, Johnson & Johnson, the maker of Levaquin, reported overall quarterly earnings that were stronger than expected, particularly as the company has b... - Using Levaquin Could Lead to Tendon Rupture
Feb-28-11 Bethesda, MD The use of Levaquin , which is prescribed for patients suffering from infections such as pneumonia and chronic bronchitis, can increase the risk of developing tendinitis or having a tendon rupture, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information. Such problems could potentially affect a patient's shoulder, hand or ankle te...