Levaquin and CiproLevaquin® and Cipro® are both fluoroquinolones, which are the most common type of antibiotics in the U.S. On average, around 26+ million people receive this prescription a year. However, recent studies have brought up some serious concerns regarding the use of Levaquin®, Cipro®, Avelox®, and similar drugs.

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Comparing Cipro & Levaquin

Of fluoroquinolones, Cipro® and Levaquin® are the most commonly prescribed.

  • Cipro: As the most widely used, Cipro® is taken by an estimated 20 million Americans every year. It is often used to treat respiratory and urinary tract infections, infectious diarrhea, gonorrhea, and other health concerns.
  • Levaquin: The second-most used drug of fluoroquinolones, Levaquin® makes up 28% of all patient prescriptions. It can be used to treat plague, bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and other conditions.

Dangerous Symptoms Caused by Levaquin / Cipro

Though commonly used to treat a number of conditions, from bronchitis to joint infections to sinusitis, fluoroquinolones may be over-prescribed for more minor issues. More than that, these drugs may have serious side effects.

Some of the dangerous symptoms users had included:

  • Aortic Dissection
  • Aneurysm
  • Chest Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Flu-Like Symptoms
  • Paralysis of a Limb
  • Tendon Ruptures
  • Peripheral Neuropathy

In 2008, the FDA issued a Black Box Warning for fluoroquinolones and the increased risk of tendon ruptures as well. In 2013, the FDA also issued a warning about the danger of peripheral neuropathy and the use of fluoroquinolones. A 2014 study also showed that long-time use of fluoroquinolones like Cipro® and Levaquin® can lead to a two-fold risk for development of peripheral neuropathy. New users also had a slightly increased risk.1

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