Was Your Tendon Rupture a Result of Levaquin?

When you get sick, you go to the doctor and are generally prescribed an antibiotic to get better. As patients, we typically don’t question the doctor’s orders and we take our medications like instructed. So, what happens when the very drug you are relying on to make you better is putting you at risk for something more serious? That is what has happened to many people who have taken the antibiotic, Levaquin.

Levaquin, which is manufactured by Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc., is not new to the market, as it was first approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in 1996. Nearly two decades after the drug’s approval, the FDA issued a warning to consumers that Levaquin could increase their risk of tendonitis and tendon ruptures. For some people, this warning didn’t come soon enough. There have been many reports of permanent disabilities resulting from this drug.

What you need to know about tendon ruptures

They are as bad as they sound – tendon ruptures are extremely painful injuries that can lead to disability, if left untreated. These types of injuries have also been associated with swelling and inflammation.

Tendon ruptures can occur in the shoulder, biceps, hand or thumb, but the heel is one of the most common areas impacted. Levaquin has been linked to ruptured Achilles tendon cases. The Achilles tendon, which is found in the heel, is what is used to stand on your tiptoes and push off with your foot. It doesn’t take a lot of imagination to see how this type of rupture can lead to major problems. A ruptured Achilles tendon frequently requires surgery and extensive rehabilitation.

If you have suffered a ruptured tendon or tendonitis that you believe may have been caused by Levaquin, you need to speak with an experienced Texas dangerous drug attorney. You may be able to obtain compensation.

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