Levaquin, Avelox, and Cipro Lawsuits

Levaquin, Avelox, and Cipro are antibiotic drugs prescribed to treat infections of the sinuses, skin, lungs, and urinary tract. These drugs have been linked to the development of serious health complications, including aortic dissectionaortic aneurysm, and peripheral neuropathy, a condition caused by nervous system damage.

The drug injury lawyers at Ferrer Poirot Feller Daniel want to help if you or a loved one took Levaquin, Avelox, or Cipro and suffered aortic dissection or aortic aneurism, were diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy, or developed burning, tingling, or numbness of the legs or arms. We have more than 35 years of experience helping injured victims get the compensation they deserve, and we want to help you too. Contact us today—just dial (888) 485-8844 or fill out our free initial consultation form.

Levaquin and Avelox May Increase Aortic Injury Risk

The aorta, the largest blood vessel in the body, carries blood from the heart to all internal organs except the lungs. A study published by BMJ linked the use of fluoroquinolone drugs—which include Levaquin, Avelox, and Cipro—to the breakdown of collagen, a protein that lines the aorta. Collagen damage weakens the structure of the aorta, increasing the risk of tearing (aortic dissection) and rupture (aortic aneurism).

Levaquin and Avelox Nervous System Injuries

Levaquin, Cipro, and Avelox belong to a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones, commonly prescribed to treat bacterial infections, bronchitis, and pneumonia. In 2004, the warning labels for the drugs were updated to include the risk of temporary peripheral nervous system damage—or peripheral neuropathy.

However, in August 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Drug Safety Communication updating the warnings for Levaquin and other fluoroquinolones to include the risk of permanent peripheral neuropathy. According to the FDA, symptoms can develop days or weeks after taking the drug, regardless of patient age or length of treatment.

Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy include:

  • Pain
  • Burning
  • Tingling
  • Numbness
  • Slower reflexes
  • Weakness
  • Change in sensation to light touch, pain, temperature, and/or body position

Get Help From Our Levaquin and Avelox Lawyers Today

If you or someone you love took Levaquin, Cipro, or Avelox and experienced aortic dissection, aortic aneurism, or symptoms of peripheral neuropathy or nerve damage, our Levaquin lawyers want to help you get the compensation you need. And because we work on a contingency fee basis, you won’t pay any upfront costs or owe us attorney’s fees unless you win or settle your case. So don’t wait—contact us today.

Levaquin® is a registered trademark of Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited, and is used here only for the purpose of identifying the product in question. Cipro® and Avelox® are registered trademarks of Bayer AG and are used here only for the purpose of identifying the products in question.

This law firm is not associated with, sponsored by, or affiliated with Bayer AG; BMJ; Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited; or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Do not stop taking a prescription medication without first consulting with your doctor. Discontinuing a prescribed medication without your doctor’s advice can result in injury or death. 

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