Levaquin lawyer: Tendon Rupture Injuries & Side effects

Levaquin Injury Tendon Damage or ruptures

If you have been taking Levaquin and have any adverse side effects such as tendon damage or rupture, you may be entitled to join in a class action lawsuit with possible settlements to victims. we can help you find a Levaquin lawyer or attorney - contact us today as a statute of limitations may apply.

One of these classes of antibiotics is known as the fluroquinolone class, which is a group of medications used generally to treat difficult infections, most commonly those that affect the urinary tract in patients. Until this class came about these infections tended to debilitate patients for long periods of time and were quite painful.

Levofloxacin is offered in the market as the brand names Levaquin, Cravit, and Tavanic. Other brands for the ophthalmic solutions include Oftaquix, Quixin and Iquix.

One of the leading brand medications that has been introduced within this class is known as Levaquin. Levaquin was initially an extremely successful product both in terms of the revenue it produced and the percentage of success it enjoyed with patients. However, Levaquin has also recently come under fire from the FDA along with many other fluroquinolone antibiotics. Side effects of Levaquin inlclude tendon ruptures and other tendon type of injuries.

Levaquin FDA Black Box Warning:

In July of 2008, the FDA issued a decree that ordered the makers of Levaquin to implement a black box warning addition to the production of the containers of the medication. This is the strongest step the FDA can take short of a recall, and the reason for this step was emerging reports of a startling number of patients developing side effects while or after taking Levaquin.

Levaquin side effects included:

Tendon damage and ruptures, including:

Achilles tendon (most common)
Rotator cuff
Biceps
Hand
Thumb

Tendonitis of several joints

Hundreds of reports of patients experiencing these adverse effects reached the FDA, which prompted the step the government took. In particular, a ruptured Achilles tendon can take several months to overcome, and that’s only after an invasive and painful surgical and rehabilitative process.

Levaquin Joint Pain and Swelling

If you are taking or have taken Levaquin and are experiencing any of the following:

Joint pain
Tightness in any joints
Swelling of the joints
Lack of range of motion in joints

Seek immediate medical attention and explain that you are taking Levaquin. It could be advisable to cease its use, but you should only do so at the advice of your doctor. If you or someone you love has been injured as a result of using this medication, contact a Levaquin attorney as soon as possible to schedule a free initial consultation, as you need to obtain an understanding of your legal rights and options.

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Walt Lyonssays: 2011-11-18 13:39:44

Hello, I was in an oil well accident and after that accident I was taken to a hospital afterwards for M.R.S.A. a infection of my leg close to amputation. Afterwards they discharged me w/ Levaquin and on top of that my Primary Care Doctor gave me a stronger dose of Levaquin I took my doctors dose and after that was finished. I noticed my tendons in the back of my heels had been hurting worse everyday. Now the pain is unrepairable I feel I can't walk in the morning. It takes a 2-3 hrs. for me to start to be able to move. My PCP doctor dropped me as a patient as soon as I complained about the pain in my ankles and didnt give me a reason. They hospital in Dallas TX. wanted my doctor to explain why he was prescribing me the medicines he had me on. Adderall w/ a high dosage not meant for adults 2 types of muscle relaxants, anti anxiety medicines, 2 types of sleep medicines all which were narcotic. My doctor was a internal medicine doctor. I have had many seizures, many aches in my joints. All the emergency rooms all the pharmacist point to this medicine that is meeting my demise to have mobility. If I would known what I know now I wouldn't want any one to feel like this.

Deansays: 2011-08-18 17:38:14

I have been in alot of pain and misery since taking this drug. I feel that it never should have even been prescribed to me and am very angry and scared. Please help

GEORGE HACKNEYsays: 2011-07-28 13:39:36

I HAVE HAD LEVAQUIN FOR THE PAST THREE YRS FOR BRONCRITIS,PNEUMONA,BACTERA INFECTIONS,ALSO HAD SLOUMEDRAL,WHICH IM TOLD IS THE INTAVEINUS FORM OF LEVAQUIN,I HAVE SEVERE SHOULD PAIN AND NOW IT IS LOCKED UP,JUST STARTED PT FOR THIS AND MY DR HAS INDICATED IT WILL TAKKE SURGERY TO CORRECT,ALSO HAVE STARTED TAKING GABEPENTON FOR THE NEUROPATHY IN MY LEGS,I AM LOOKING FOR A LAW FIRM THAT CAN HELP ME,ANY INFO WOULD BE NICE.

Dana Summerssays: 2011-07-27 20:18:09

My mom was hospitalized with pneumonia and given Levaquin IV on May 17th 2011..It immediately caused insomnia- confusion and she could not stop grasping her hospital gown - I called the doctor in to do a neuro evaluation -they did a CT scan that came back normal- however within 10 minutes my mom could not talk to me, could not squeeze my hand and was looking right through me- she was having a seizure and we ended up in ICU- she had an out of body heavenly experience during the seizure- after the seizure, my mom suddenly acquired a blood pressure problem (she was a perfectly healthy, very active 69 yr. old woman on no medications prior to the hospital stay) After being released 10 days later, (sent home with levaquin pill form for another 7 days) the insomnia did not end and my mom started exhibiting mania - her blood pressure would go to 240/110... it has been a nightmare for our family- we have had my mom to 3 hospitals in the past 3 months - she was only out of the hospital for a total of about 72 hrs. - she thought she had snakes crawling on her body at one point and was totally fixated on God and the Devil- she talked nonstop- extremely aggitated - aggressive... we had to admit her to 2 different behavioral hospitals where she was strapped down and given ativan and haldol.. She is currently being given rispirdol (for mania) and lamictal (for mood stabilization/seizures) and of course blood pressure med-lisinopril ... I don't know if this nightmare is ever going to end and several doctors have pointed to the levaquin as the possible cause of it all. We are still currently seeking medical help and information for my moms care- she was just released 48 hours ago.. I just want my mom to be healthy again and don't know who to trust or what to do ! I just continue to journal her medical care every step of the way, in hopes that I will find someone who can shed some light on our dilema..just wondering if anyone has experienced anything like this ? Dana Summers (daughter) Indiana residents

maria brosiosays: 2011-07-27 13:56:53

I was prescribed 12 days of Levaquin 500 in Spring 2007. At the 11th day I stopped because of extreem fatigue and sudden pain on my hips. The pain became worse and developed through my legs. I saw various doctors and specialist (neurologist, reumatoide/fibromyalgia specialist and ER...) No doctor wanted to accept my explanation that my problem started with Levaquin. Eventually I started to improve after a year and half, 2 full years to be able to walk normally and do stairs.

M SHEPPARDsays: 2011-07-18 11:28:57

I RECENTLY TOOK LEVAQUIN FOR A LEG INFECTION. ABOUT THE 5TH DAY IN, MY KNEES AND JOINTS STARTED TIGHTENING UP. MY KNEES LIKE, LOCKED. I AM A RATHER HEAVY PERSON AND WHEN THIS HAPPENED I FELL. MY KNEE LOCKED UP AND I WENT DOWN. THIS IS A PICTURE OF MY ARM FROM THE FALL.\r\nI MISSED MY GRANDDAUGHTERS GRADUATION, A FAMILY TRIP TO SIX FLAGS, AND AM JUST COMING AROUND FROM THE FALL.

Reta Massinhsays: 2011-07-10 21:32:12

I took Levaquin in 2002 for an infection. Within days I could not walk and was extremely weak. No ER our Dr could figure it out. Since then I have had shoulder surgery due to a ruptured tendon, a bicep tear in the opposite arm and extreme fatigue and lethargy during thee summer heat. I take Nerontin for neuropathy pain in my legs and feet along with an antidepressant. It has totally changed my life. Amazingly some of the reactions got better after chemo for a soft tissue sarcoma 3 years after the initial problems.

Nancy Weissmansays: 2011-07-08 11:41:09

My leg ended up being amputated because of tendon rupture after taking levaquin for an infection.

Kyla In PAINsays: 2011-07-06 11:51:10

I took this levaquin for three days. by the 3rd day i was swollen from my waist all the way to my ankles. I am a very petite person i swelled up like an elephant i could not even walk. my ankles are so swollen that i am praying it goes down. This drug levaquin should not be sold to hospitals or anywhere else cause it can even cause DEATH.I value my life and this drug almost took it away.

mary kinnavanesays: 2011-05-26 08:34:03

I have sustained a damaged Achilles tendon from taking levaquin and two years have passed and I am still in agony.

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