Common Levaquin Injuries

Though Levaquin has been popular in treating infections all over the body, the potential side effects have proved to be quite substantial. Levaquin is linked to numerous injuries, including tendon ruptures located in the shoulder (rotator cuff), hand, bicep, thumb and heel (Achilles’ tendon). If the injury is serious enough to require surgery, patients must enter a rigorous physical therapy schedule. Some individuals are even left permanently disabled.

The exact cause of the Levaquin-related injuries is unknown. Extended research is still being conducted. For victims, this does not get rid of the symptoms or sooth the pain. The symptoms vary from person to person. For some people, the tendons may begin to bruise or swell, causing excruciating pain for days and sometimes weeks before a rupture occurs. Others have reportedly experienced no sign of pain or trouble in the affected areas before the rupture occurred.

Men between 20 and 30 years of age report the majority of cases. In general, the injuries are sports-related tendon ruptures and cases of tendonitis. It has been found that the use of Levaquin may also result in many other injuries, including:

• Swelling of the throat or face
• Difficulty Swallowing
• Intense Itching or Hives
• Fast Heartbeat
• Tingling Sensations in the fingers and/or toes
• Difficulty Breathing
• Loss of Consciousness

If you feel that you or someone you know has experienced one or more of these symptoms do to the use of Levaquin, be sure to seek adequate medical attention to find treatment for your injury.

Levaquin Injury Legal Help

If you are a victim of Levaquin injury, there is a way to get help. Those affected by this faulty product may be entitled to financial compensation for all damages sustained, including lost income and medical bills.

The Pulaski and Middleman law firm has a specialized team ready and willing to do whatever it takes to make sure that you receive the compensation you deserve. Feel free to contact them today by calling 1-800-223-3784 or by filling out the contact form.