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Dosage, presence of infection and the severity of adverse reaction

Posted Tue, 02/17/2009 - 10:37 by FQHelp

From my research, there is a definite correlation between the dosage and severity of adverse reactions.

First of all, the most important factor is dosage PER DAY. Someone who takes 750mg/day of Levaquin for 1 week, is far more likely to suffer a more severe adverse reaction than someone who takes 250mg/day of Levaquin for 3 weeks. As the dosage per day increases, the danger of suffering a serious reaction exponentially rises.

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Levaquin and Cipro Detoxification

Posted Fri, 02/13/2009 - 18:53 by FQHelp

Many people have been asking if it is possible to detox from a quinolone reaction from Levaquin, Cipro, and other reactions.

The short answer is: Not really, "detoxifying" and "chelation" does not truly exist for those who are suffereing from adverse reactions.

Many detoxification routines are unsafe, and for those who are suffering from quinolone toxicity, it may even make your symptoms worse. Moreover, it is completely unknown if the quinolones remain in your system long after the last dose.

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Higher incidence of adverse reactions and side effects from levofloxacin (Levaquin)

Posted Thu, 01/22/2009 - 20:38 by FQHelp

Is Levofloxacin (Levaquin) more toxic than other quinolones?

Levofloxacin, a modified form of ofloxacin, is one of the most potent quinolones (about twice as potent as ofloxacin). Therefore, does levofloxacin exhibit a higher level of toxicity and rate of adverse reactions when compared to other fluoroquinolones?

 

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Levaquin Serious Side Effects

Posted Sat, 01/17/2009 - 22:16 by FQHelp

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.

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Commonly Prescribed Quinolones

Posted Wed, 01/14/2009 - 22:09 by FQHelp

There are many different available types of quinolones in the market. Among those, the most commonly prescribed quinolones include:

  • Ciprofloxacin (Cipro, Ciprobay, Ciproxin)
  • Levofloxacin (Levaquin, Cravit)
  • Moxifloxacin (Avelox, Vigamox)
  • Ofloxacin (Floxin, Oxaldin, Tarivid)
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Introduction to Fluoroquinolones

Posted Wed, 01/14/2009 - 21:42 by FQHelp

Fluoroquinolones are a powerful group of antibiotics that have been linked to serious, and long-term side effects in many patients.

Such side effects include Severe Tendon Damage, Brain Damage, Irreversible Peripheral Neuropathy, etc.

It is interesting to note that these side effects may occur long after the drug has been last taken. In some cases, side effects became noticeable many months after finishing the course of quinolones.

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