Side Effect May Include What Is Known As Levaquin Tendon Pain
Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been investigating reports of Noroxin side effects from the scientific and legal communities. Prescribed by doctors to treat various infections in the body, the medicine is an antibacterial drug known more generically as levofloxacin, which works by destroying the bacteria’s ability to split, or duplicate. As a result, the bacteria cease to spread, allowing the body’s natural defense mechanisms to finish the job. Possible symptoms are very similar to those of other quinolones, which appear to cause mild-to-severe problems in tendons and the peripheral nervous system. The FDA, doctors, and lawyers are all now warning patients to be on the lookout for some early symptoms, which can resemble the flu, or even the disease that the drug is meant to be fighting off. Less intense issues look so much like a regular cold or flu that many patients do not think there is any real danger, and that they just need to wait it out. Here are some examples: - Restlessness, anxiousness, and depression
- Sleep problems from insomnia or nightmares
Some patients have reported experiencing these signs just 48 hours after taking their dose of medicine – but these may be only the tip of the iceberg. Unfortunately, some victims succumb to much more painful maladies and ailments, which can potentially cause lifelong complications, or confinement to a wheelchair. The problem seems to focus on nerves and tendons, such as the Achilles tendon. Here is a short list of more acute complications to watch out for: - Achilles tendon tenderness, pain, or rupture
- Burning or painful thumbs
- Sore rotator cuffs (shoulders)
Doctors warn that patients may experience these negative symptoms even if they are not allergic to any other antibacterial drug. In fact, all the levofloxacin drugs carry a high risk of debilitating complications, including Cipro, Avelox, Levaquin, Noroxin, and Maxaquin. They also warn patients to be aware of dangerous drug and chemical interactions. Negative reactions are often magnified by some common prescription drugs on the marketplace, as well as herbal supplements, and even caffeine. Some patients have experienced extreme caffeine overdoses, for example. Others have developed hypothyroidism, a troubling condition that can lead to depression and fatigue, among others. If you are currently taking any of the levofloxacin drugs and feel that you may be experiencing Levaquin tendon pain , or any of the symptoms mentioned above, seek immediate medical attention. Failure to get an early diagnosis will only make matters worse. Mild problems can quickly turn into painful, life-long issues. If you are diagnosed with any of these problems, call a lawyer immediately. They will help you obtain any recompense you may be owed from one of the class action lawsuits currently pending review.
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