There are many articles that demonstrate the toxicity and risks of quinolones. Nevertheless, many doctors still believe that quinolones are a perfectly safe antibiotic, and may even prescribe them as first-line treatments for minor infections.

Even if you seek medical help for your serious side effects, very few doctors will actually believe you. Next time you visit another doctor, it would be a good idea to let them have a look at these reports below.

Here's a paper by Dr. JS Cohen that shows how peripheral neuropathy may be associated with quinolones. If you have twitching, tingling, tinnitus, and other nervous system problems, take a look at this.

• http://fqvictims.org/fqvictims/News/neuropathy/Neuropathy.pdf

Here's a dear doctor letter written by Dr. Todd Plumb.

• http://www.fluoroquinolones.org/Dear%20Doctor.htm

Lastly, here is one of the most lengthy and detailed reports on the "Quinolone Toxicity Syndrome". Maybe if you have a very caring doctor, he/she will be interested to read this one.

• http://www.fluoroquinolones.org/FLOX%20REPORT-REV%2011.pdf

Remember, not many doctors are familiar with the serious side effects of quinolones. These articles will help with educating them. Feel free to print them out and give it to your doctor. Help them help you!