Cipro Tendon Rupture Class Action Lawsuit Lawyer Attorney

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If you or someone you love has suffered side effects as a result of using Cipro, you do have rights that need to be evaluated.  Contact a Cipro lawyer or attorney as soon as possible to schedule an initial consultation to learn about your legal rights and options. There may be a Cipro class action lawsuit starting with possible settlements for victims suffering tendon ruptures.

Cipro is about as close to a ‘household’ name as an antibiotic medication can get, and that’s for many reasons.  First, Cipro is perhaps the most powerful drug in a class of medications known as flouroquinolone drugs, which are known to fight infections and kill antibodies that create harm in the bodies of patients.

Cipro is generally used in patients to help treat common infections, including such maladies as urinary tract infections, which can present a lengthy battle for the patient and be difficult to ultimately cure.  Cipro has proven to be effective in the treatment of these sorts of medical problems.

Cipro Side Effects

Most of the know side effects of Cipro include the following: Heart Palpatations, nervousness, dizziness, headache, painful oral mucosa, Kidney failure, urinary retention, urethral bleeding, acidosis.

Recent reports have been generated that link the use of Cipro with the tendency to develop serious side effects, most commonly tendonitis and the risk of suffering from ruptured tendons, each of which presents problems.  Tendonitis is extremely painful and can be chronic in nature, and the rupture of any tendon requires immediate and invasive corrective surgery.

As a result the FDA reacted with one of the strongest remedies available.  The FDA has issued a statement that requires a “Black Box” warning to be affixed to all labels of Cipro, and this warning directly points out the risk between the use of Cipro and the possibility of these side effects developing.

 


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Kevin Roy says: 2010-08-24 15:25:28
I took Cipro in December 09 and ended up with severe Achilles tendon damage and after months of various therapy and treatments that didn't work, I am now about to undergo surgery on both ankles to repair the damage (hopefully). I can't begin to tell you the pain and disruption to my life this has caused. This family of antibiotics is very toxic and should not be on the market. I have talked to so many people that have had similar problems, or other adverse reactions. Something needs to be done NOW... the drug companies are fully aware of the problems and they turn a blind-eye. There was NO "black-box" warning on my perscription either.


Tammy Mays says: 2010-08-22 17:11:10
I have taken ciprofloxacin on several occassions and also under the brand name levaquin. I had severe allergic reaction to this intravenous drug. I have had pain in my shoulders from the very first time that I was given this in the hospital and also have been having alot of ankle, leg and foot pain to the point of being unable to walk at times. This creates severe pain and is evidently a rupture that comes on suddenly and has lasted for several weeks at a time. I did not realize that the medicine could cause this type of reaction and that alot of other people have experienced this same thing. I am interested in joining a class action suit if there is one out there and if not one definitely needs to be started because this is a crippling thing that this drug is causing and people are still being given this. I am only 44 years old and should not be having these debilitating episodes. Hopefully someone out there can help.


Jo West says: 2010-07-26 07:38:24
I took Cipro in Jan of 2010 and have had severe pain in all my moving parts. I have had severe pain in left shoulder. It does not resemble bursitis, tennis elbow or any thing similar. I am not able to do the things that I was used to doing. I do not know what to do


Ron says: 2010-05-21 07:23:09
Took Cipro in 1/6/2009 april of this year suffered two tendon ruptures of the patella, no prior warning and never any physical problems with tendons prior. Had major surgery on both legs in a wheelchair. Will be a long time before I walk again and have no income. Was told by doctor (new primary care) about this, was not given any "black box" warning with this drug.


Barbara Lee says: 2010-05-12 18:45:20
I took Cipro four times in 2008, with the last dose ending on 1-1-09. Within the last 16 months I have suffered two torn achilles tendons, a torn rotator cuff, a damaged tendon in my hand, and tendonitis in my elbow. I am living life so tentatively because of this, afraid that anything I do could precipitate another tear somewhere!


Sally says: 2010-05-11 08:40:26
My Achilles tendon ruptured 18 months ago because of taking Cipro. I lost a $500 a ;month job, have been laid up with extreme pain and have been unable to do my housework and take care of errands. The tendon took place in my left achilles and both achilles were affected with tendonitis, which has improved. I'm still handicapped to a great degree and angry about this. There was no black box warning and the paperwork from the pharmacy only said it could cause tendon pain. From my experience, once there is pain, the rupture has taken place. I've read horror stories about people who never recover because the damage is permanent. I want to be reimbursed for my lost income ($10,000 as of now) and the extreme pain, suffering. I am now handicapped and need financial retribution.


William McConnell says: 2010-03-10 14:18:33
I've taken cipro on several occations and havetaken alot of prednisone due to sever asthma. Most recently I suffered a torn achilles tendon which required surgery and I'm off work for 12 plus weeks with no compensation. I'd appreciate your feed-back.


Anonymous says: 2010-02-08 18:29:50
I believe i have the acidosis. i recieved levaquin through IV which my body rejected. Then alted to cipro combined w/something.. Anyway I was in and out of hospital for over a month from a few stitches. Again, almost 2 yrs. later from a simple hernia repair. Since, I've been coughing & blowing mucus with prominent bkack streaks or blobs. what the heck!


Richard Millay says: 2009-11-21 09:50:42
I took Cipro in Aug. of 2009 and since have been diagnosed with: Severe Vasculitis Pleurisy Paracarditis Partially collapsed lung which in turn has caused problems breathing. Tendonitis Eye floaters Severe pain and numbness in legs and arms. I thought I was going to die from this poison! Please help!


Josie Brewer says: 2009-09-28 07:44:23
can't find atty. to take cipro case.Please advise..I was given injection in shoulders for bursitis for years,until my general practitioner wanted mri (2009)have torn tendons in both shoulders,and have taken cipro in 2007 and 2009..Thanks,Josie


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