Comments on: Cipro and Levaquin Black Box Warning added by FDA http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/07/09/cipro-levaquin-black-box-warning/ Malpractice, Personal Injury & Accident Lawyers Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:38:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Ann http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/07/09/cipro-levaquin-black-box-warning/#comment-5424 Ann Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:29:16 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/?p=465#comment-5424 I too have seen the damage Levaquin can do both of my shoulders have massive chronic tears after taking this drug for eight months!!! I also have muscle deterioration in and around my shoulders. Depression is severe and my spine is now popping in both lumbar and cervial areas. My eye sight has gotten worse (very blurry) and I just had cataract surgery over a year ago and was seeing fine. This is one of the most invasive and damaging drugs I have ever seen on the market. I have seen so much that the FDA and drug companies have thrown at us and nobody cares if it is damaging to you. But are Johnson and Johnson and Ortho McNeil really paying for what they have done??? I watch the cases going through and it depends on their success as to how our success will be in EVER getting anything for our pain, suffering, and the permanent damage this drug has caused!! I too have seen the damage Levaquin can do both of my shoulders have massive chronic tears after taking this drug for eight months!!! I also have muscle deterioration in and around my shoulders. Depression is severe and my spine is now popping in both lumbar and cervial areas. My eye sight has gotten worse (very blurry) and I just had cataract surgery over a year ago and was seeing fine. This is one of the most invasive and damaging drugs I have ever seen on the market. I have seen so much that the FDA and drug companies have thrown at us and nobody cares if it is damaging to you. But are Johnson and Johnson and Ortho McNeil really paying for what they have done??? I watch the cases going through and it depends on their success as to how our success will be in EVER getting anything for our pain, suffering, and the permanent damage this drug has caused!!

]]> By: jim http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/07/09/cipro-levaquin-black-box-warning/#comment-2416 jim Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:27:26 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/?p=465#comment-2416 I was warned by my Dr. to not lift weights or run while taking Cipro. He prescribed 500MG twice a day for Prostititas for 30 days. I happened to come across this thread and one other about these drugs today and after 3 1/2 days into my treatment I am definitely stopping. I don't know if I suffer any ill effects but I have tendonitis in the right elbow and stiff left knee all of a sudden. I had a TPF in that knee with plates and screws. I've had tendonitis in the elbow before so it could just be a coincidence. Since probably many 10s of thousands maybe millions of prescriptions have been consumed with these drugs ---- is it possible that the adverse effects only happen if you are allergic to them? Maybe there should be a test for allergic reaction before prescribing?? I was warned by my Dr. to not lift weights or run while taking Cipro. He prescribed 500MG twice a day for Prostititas for 30 days.

I happened to come across this thread and one other about these drugs today and after 3 1/2 days into my treatment I am definitely stopping.

I don’t know if I suffer any ill effects but I have tendonitis in the right elbow and stiff left knee all of a sudden. I had a TPF in that knee with plates and screws. I’ve had tendonitis in the elbow before so it could just be a coincidence.

Since probably many 10s of thousands maybe millions of prescriptions have been consumed with these drugs —- is it possible that the adverse effects only happen if you are allergic to them?

Maybe there should be a test for allergic reaction before prescribing??

]]> By: barbara http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/07/09/cipro-levaquin-black-box-warning/#comment-2415 barbara Sun, 06 Feb 2011 17:16:29 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/?p=465#comment-2415 I was givin ciprofloxacin in november of 20010 and in january i started having pain in my akili's i thought nothing of it except the fact i was in extreem pain. I was never not told there was side affects when i was in the hospital so I never put two and two together. Well i ended up with another bout of diverstikulitus feb of 2011 and ws given this drug again this time i am exsperencing pressure in my ears pain through out my whole body all I can do is cry because the pain is so bad. My akili's.knees , shoulder and arm pain are undescribable.PLease any one reading this please please do not take. I was givin ciprofloxacin in november of 20010 and in january i started having pain in my akili’s i thought nothing of it except the fact i was in extreem pain. I was never not told there was side affects when i was in the hospital so I never put two and two together. Well i ended up with another bout of diverstikulitus feb of 2011 and ws given this drug again this time i am exsperencing pressure in my ears pain through out my whole body all I can do is cry because the pain is so bad. My akili’s.knees , shoulder and arm pain are undescribable.PLease any one reading this please please do not take.

]]> By: cindy http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/07/09/cipro-levaquin-black-box-warning/#comment-2414 cindy Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:10:54 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/?p=465#comment-2414 i took cipro for a bladder infection and have had problems ever since and is getting worse,every tendon in my whole body is so tight and the knots! AND IT MOVES ALL OVER YOUR BODY,YOU MASSAGE ONE SPOT AND THE NEXT DAY IT HAS MOVED TO ANOTHER AREA,these people who still aloow this drug to be given to anyone should be in prison,i was a healthy person,now i feel old and in pain i took cipro for a bladder infection and have had problems ever since and is getting worse,every tendon in my whole body is so tight and the knots! AND IT MOVES ALL OVER YOUR BODY,YOU MASSAGE ONE SPOT AND THE NEXT DAY IT HAS MOVED TO ANOTHER AREA,these people who still aloow this drug to be given to anyone should be in prison,i was a healthy person,now i feel old and in pain

]]> By: Carla http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/07/09/cipro-levaquin-black-box-warning/#comment-2413 Carla Sat, 29 May 2010 06:33:05 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/?p=465#comment-2413 I took bactrim and now my fet and hands a cold numb and hurt. Has anyone told us how can we revese this pain? I took bactrim and now my fet and hands a cold numb and hurt. Has anyone told us how can we revese this pain?

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/07/09/cipro-levaquin-black-box-warning/#comment-2412 Jennifer Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:11:56 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/?p=465#comment-2412 After just one dose of Levaquin I had an extremely severe CNS reaction. My blood pressure shot up to 220/150 and heart rate went to 220. Developed dizziness/confusion and PVCs. Was treated at the emergency room (basically just monitored for awhile). Afterward, my feet and knees ached for several months, and had noticeable weakness in my hands. Just say NO to quinolones. After just one dose of Levaquin I had an extremely severe CNS reaction. My blood pressure shot up to 220/150 and heart rate went to 220. Developed dizziness/confusion and PVCs. Was treated at the emergency room (basically just monitored for awhile). Afterward, my feet and knees ached for several months, and had noticeable weakness in my hands. Just say NO to quinolones.

]]> By: Deb http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/07/09/cipro-levaquin-black-box-warning/#comment-2411 Deb Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:52:54 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/?p=465#comment-2411 I was given Cipro on December 28, 2009, for two weekd for a kidney infection. After two weeks the infection came back as soon as I stopped taking the drug. So the docror put me on Macrobid for 10 days after 1 dose of the drug I was having problems walking. I could not flex my foot and my knee was in pain. I asked the doctor if I could be having a reaction from the drug and she trold me she never heard of anyone being alergic to this drug. The side effects from the drug has moved around from my legs now to my arms and hands with no relief. I have been in the hospital twice with no success when I tell doctors I am having reactions from this drug they act like they have no clue. Would SOMEONE EDUCATE THEM!!! I have been through multiple MRI's CT's with no conclusion. I was an active person prior to these drugs. I can not believe what I am reading here as everyone is having simlar reactions to this drug as I am having. The burning and stinging in my hands and arms is never ending. These doctors are in denial. Deb I was given Cipro on December 28, 2009, for two weekd for a kidney infection. After two weeks the infection came back as soon as I stopped taking the drug. So the docror put me on Macrobid for 10 days after 1 dose of the drug I was having problems walking. I could not flex my foot and my knee was in pain. I asked the doctor if I could be having a reaction from the drug and she trold me she never heard of anyone being alergic to this drug. The side effects from the drug has moved around from my legs now to my arms and hands with no relief. I have been in the hospital twice with no success when I tell doctors I am having reactions from this drug they act like they have no clue. Would SOMEONE EDUCATE THEM!!!
I have been through multiple MRI’s CT’s with no conclusion. I was an active person prior to these drugs. I can not believe what I am reading here as everyone is having simlar reactions to this drug as I am having. The burning and stinging in my hands and arms is never ending. These doctors are in denial.
Deb

]]> By: deb http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/07/09/cipro-levaquin-black-box-warning/#comment-2410 deb Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:49:57 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/?p=465#comment-2410 Avelox ....evil drug!!!!! I was given this drug for 10 days for a sinus infection. On the ninth day I woke up with pain in my left knee. I am active so I just assumed I did something while running or weight lifting. Went to the gym later in the day and felt something pop behind my left knee. That occurred in April/09. I discovered that Avelox causes tendon ruptures and tears. I am now dealing with continued throbbing pain in the back of my knee that is just enough to make me cry. I have a doctor's appt. soon. Along with the knee I also started having hives and welt like marks on my body. I have been struggling with dermographism since taking Avelox. I also have tingling/spasm like sensations across my back that come and go. I also have what feels like indigestion when I eat certain foods. Never had any of these problems before. Nobody can convince me otherwise ....Avelox did this. I am a Physical Education teacher who always put health first...I don't have time to complain to just complain. Get this drug off the market now. Avelox ….evil drug!!!!! I was given this drug for 10 days for a sinus infection. On the ninth day I woke up with pain in my left knee. I am active so I just assumed I did something while running or weight lifting. Went to the gym later in the day and felt something pop behind my left knee. That occurred in April/09. I discovered that Avelox causes tendon ruptures and tears. I am now dealing with continued throbbing pain in the back of my knee that is just enough to make me cry. I have a doctor’s appt. soon. Along with the knee I also started having hives and welt like marks on my body. I have been struggling with dermographism since taking Avelox. I also have tingling/spasm like sensations across my back that come and go. I also have what feels like indigestion when I eat certain foods. Never had any of these problems before. Nobody can convince me otherwise ….Avelox did this. I am a Physical Education teacher who always put health first…I don’t have time to complain to just complain. Get this drug off the market now.

]]> By: Mary Anne http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/07/09/cipro-levaquin-black-box-warning/#comment-2409 Mary Anne Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:11:15 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/?p=465#comment-2409 I forgot to say that I am also taking macrabid everyday to prevent frequent UTI's. I't has been 1 year that I have been taking macrabid everyday. No more UTIs but pain all the time ... anyone else experiencing problems with macrabid? I forgot to say that I am also taking macrabid everyday to prevent frequent UTI’s. I’t has been 1 year that I have been taking macrabid everyday. No more UTIs but pain all the time … anyone else experiencing problems with macrabid?

]]> By: Mary Anne http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/07/09/cipro-levaquin-black-box-warning/#comment-2408 Mary Anne Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:05:15 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/?p=465#comment-2408 I have been given leviquin and now toviaz to help with my incontenance. I saw something on TV regarding the leviquin and cipro (which i have also taken). I have 2 strikes against me to begin with...I have Multiple Sclerosis and am Diabetic. I noticed when I took this medications I had a lot of pain in my arms and my legs and feet, however, when I spoke to the dr he said I was having an MS episode and it would pass ... well, it hasn't and I've been suffering everyday all the time and I have just lived with it because I thought it was due to the MS or the Diabetes. Where do I go from here. Everyone is tired of hearing me complain everyday of aches and pains. I have been given leviquin and now toviaz to help with my incontenance. I saw something on TV regarding the leviquin and cipro (which i have also taken). I have 2 strikes against me to begin with…I have Multiple Sclerosis and am Diabetic. I noticed when I took this medications I had a lot of pain in my arms and my legs and feet, however, when I spoke to the dr he said I was having an MS episode and it would pass … well, it hasn’t and I’ve been suffering everyday all the time and I have just lived with it because I thought it was due to the MS or the Diabetes. Where do I go from here. Everyone is tired of hearing me complain everyday of aches and pains.

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