If you took Levaquin, Cipro or Avelox, and you have since been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage), you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Nerve damage
- Pain, burning or tingling
- Numbness or weakness
- Change in sense of body position
- Loss of reflexes
- Change in sensation to pain, light touch or temperature
- Muscle wasting
- Paresthesia
- Paralysis
Lawsuits Allege That These Side Effects Are Linked to the Use of Levaquin, Cipro and Avelox.
According to a growing body of research, patients who use fluoroquinolone antibiotics like Levaquin, Cipro and Avelox may have double the risk of suffering peripheral neuropathy, or nerve damage that can lead to paresthesia in the arms and legs. Among the side effects potentially linked to the use of Levaquin, Cipro and Avelox are the following:
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Nerve damage
- Pain, burning or tingling
- Numbness or weakness
- Change in sense of body position
- Loss of reflexes
- Change in sensation to pain, light touch or temperature
- Muscle wasting
- Paresthesia
- Paralysis
If you have suffered nerve damage or a tingling, burning or prickling sensation of the skin, and you believe the use of a fluoroquinolone antibiotic like Levaquin, Cipro or Avelox to be the cause, fill out the claim review form to discuss your case with a knowledgeable drug injury lawyer today.
Nerve Damage Side Effects of Levaquin, Cipro & Avelox
Fluoroquinolone drugs like Levaquin, Cipro and Avelox are some of the most widely-used antibiotics in the United States, commonly prescribed to treat bacterial infections of the skin, sinuses, kidneys, lungs or stomach. However, a number of studies published in recent years have suggested that patients who use Levaquin or similar antibiotic drugs may be at risk for severe nerve damage called peripheral neuropathy. The first warning about the potential link between fluoroquinolone drugs and nerve damage was issued by the FDA in 2004, when the agency warned consumers that the use of Levaquin may result in symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, including “pain, burning, tingling, numbness, and/or weakness or other alterations of sensation including light touch, pain, temperature, position sense, and vibratory sensation.”
In August 2013, the FDA decided to update its warning about the potential link between fluoroquinolone antibiotics and nerve damage, indicating that some patients may experience peripheral neuropathy within days of taking Levaquin and similar drugs, often leading to chronic pain and permanent disability. The following year, a study was published in the journal Neurology, and researchers indicated that patients taking drugs from the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics, like Levaquin, Cipro and Avelox, had double the risk of suffering side effects of peripheral neuropathy, including pain, numbness, weakness, or a sensation of tickling, tingling, prickling or burning of the skin. If you took Levaquin, Cipro or Avelox, and you have since been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy, contact a knowledgeable drug injury attorney today to discuss your legal options.
Contact an Experienced Drug Injury Lawyer Today
Over the past 20 years, millions of patients with bacterial infections and other medical problems have been prescribed fluoroquinolone antibiotic drugs like Levaquin, Cipro and Avelox, and mounting research suggests that these patients may be at risk for painful and potentially irreversible nerve damage. If you believe you have been adversely affected by peripheral neuropathy side effects of Levaquin, Cipro or Avelox, fill out the claim review form to discuss your case with a reputable product liability lawyer today. With an experienced attorney on your side, you can ensure that your legal rights are protected and pursue the financial compensation you deserve for your alleged drug-related injuries, medical expenses, and pain and suffering.
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