Levaquin Blog

Watch this video! Overmedication, taking the wrong pills, and dangerous drug interactions are all things WE can and need to know about and prevent! While we can (and should) blame drug companies for some of the misfortunes caused by some drugs, all too often that only happens after the fact. Be aware and you can prevent some of the pain that these drugs may cause.

51 % of Americans take prescription meds regularly — that’s more than any other nation in the world. While many are necessary, some aren’t and really puts us at unnecessary risk. “There are no drugs without side effects. The more drugs that you take, you increase the potential for a drug interaction with another drug that could cause a more serious problem.” Know the risks, know yourself, and only then you can make an educated decision about your medications and your health.

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Have you or someone you know been harmed by Levaquin or a similar antibiotic? Are you or someone you know suffering due to the adverse effects of taking antibiotics like Levaquin? If so, post a comment and tell your story here. Through awareness we can do what the manufacturers failed to do – warn everyone of the dangers of these drugs.

As always: Be well. Be aware.

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Here’s a scary post from Vivian at Spine-Health.com.  Post in the comments if you believe Levaquin should be the first line of defense…

 The E.R. doctor prescribed Levaquin 500 mgs for 10 days and Lori-tab for the ache very typical of a kidney infection. I am a 42yo woman who owns a motorcycle, swims, dances with a group and loves to wear beautiful heels. My life has changed since that night in the E.R. July 14 (Tuesday) , I was in my doctor’s office complaining about bad headaches and feeling achy. I asked if this should be a concern since headaches were part of the warning label. The response was to remain on the antibiotic since the benefit far outweighed the side effects. The rest of the week was full of aches, pains, swelling, and a cloudy mental state. By Friday, the 17th of July I was laying in bed after noticing I no longer had ankles and I hurt all over. Thinking maybe this would pass I rested for an hour and my partner came to check on me. My jaw was tight and felt like it was locking down, every part of my body, every joint was hurting including my head. I called my doctor’s office and asked if this was an allergic reaction and should I go to the hospital. The on-call said she was at the E.R. and maybe I should come in to be seen although it would be a long wait time because they were busy. I was seen, they talked about finishing with Cipro and then decided they would give me Bactrim. I asked how long I could expect to feel the effect of the Levaquin, the answer was 3 to 4 days. Since then, I have been in and out of the E.R. with acute and chronic pain. Walking has become almost impossible on some days. All of a sudden I have a back and hip problem. I am getting lumbar epidurals now and have sold the motorcycle. Oh, Dr. XXX said, “Levaquin is a great drug”. This was a E.R. doctor that was angry that I asked if this seemed to be an on-going issue from taking Levaquin. I am desperate to be pain free for even one 24 hour period. A storm of depression and clouds have set in…the thunder is my pain….Now they tell me I have herniated discs in the lumbar area? I have had no trauma?

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Levaquin comes in various forms and dosages, but no matter how it is administered it is equally dangerous. It is important to be aware of the many “faces” of this dangerous drug as it can be prescribed to you by your doctor or even given to you in the hospital. The manufacturers have done everything within their power to conceal the dangerous adverse effects, but the time has come to reveal.

Be well. Be aware.

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