Levaquin or Cravit (Levofloxacin)
Levofloxacin, marketed as Levaquin or Cravit, is a third generation quinolone antibiotic. It was approved by the FDA on 1996, making it one of the newest quinolone antibiotics.
It is very effective against infections caused by Gram Positive and Gram Negative bacteria, but at what cost? Levaquin has been associated with serious side effects, that can be both debilitating and long term.
The side effects of Levaquin are similar to that of other quinolones. The most notable being tendon rupture, and nervous system disorders. Side effects may occur weeks after the the first dose, and in some cases, may be long lasting and severe. There are many reports of individuals who have suffered debilitating long term side effects after taking levofloxacin for a minor infection.
Although Levaquin is a very powerful drug, it should be used as a drug of last resort, when there are no other options.
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Peripheral neuropathy from Avalox
I only took two doses of Avalox, one in the night time and one in the morning. After my first dose I was very fearful. I figured I was just reacting to my sinus infection that I was being treated for. After the morning dose a coule hours later I could not get out of bed, I was weak, numb, dizzy, extremely fearful, heart palpitations, and I thought I was dying or was experiencing Guilanne Barre Syndrome.
The ambulance was called and I went to the hospital. As the day progressed the neuropathy improved greatly and I could go home. They told me to stop taking Avalox and consider it an adverse reaction and not to take it again.
I can't believe I had such a severe reaction after taking only TWO pills. I pray they take this horrible drug off the market.
Peripheral neuropathy from Avalox
I only took two doses of Avalox, one in the night time and one in the morning. After my first dose I was very fearful. I figured I was just reacting to my sinus infection that I was being treated for. After the morning dose a coule hours later I could not get out of bed, I was weak, numb, dizzy, extremely fearful, heart palpitations, and I thought I was dying or was experiencing Guilanne Barre Syndrome.
The ambulance was called and I went to the hospital. As the day progressed the neuropathy improved greatly and I could go home. They told me to stop taking Avalox and consider it an adverse reaction and not to take it again.
I can't believe I had such a severe reaction after taking only TWO pills. I pray they take this horrible drug off the market.
Going forward
Hello,
I'm new to this very informative and useful site. I'm a triathlete who took cipro in the past and two months ago I took Levaquin and I'm now having tendon issues mostly in my left Achilles, it's not so bad but feels not right. Given this website is filled with data on these powerful and concerning drugs and their side effects is there any data or resources on what is being done to improve, get over these effects, perhaps these manufactures will be force to come up with a product to reverse what thier drugs have created in many people. I would be very greatful for any information on how to go forward with healing and overcomming this.
Thank,
William
Going forward
Hello,
I'm new to this very informative and useful site. I'm a triathlete who took cipro in the past and two months ago I took Levaquin and I'm now having tendon issues mostly in my left Achilles, it's not so bad but feels not right. Given this website is filled with data on these powerful and concerning drugs and their side effects is there any data or resources on what is being done to improve, get over these effects, perhaps these manufactures will be force to come up with a product to reverse what thier drugs have created in many people. I would be very greatful for any information on how to go forward with healing and overcomming this.
Thank,
William
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