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Levaquin Attorneys

Levaquin attorneys are personal injury lawyers who specialize in building cases and seeking compensation for patients who are seriously injured after taking the fluoroquinolone antibiotic medication known as Levaquin. Generically referred to as levofloxacin, Levaquin is an oral and injectable drug that is highly effective at treating a variety of severe bacterial infections, including eye, skin, lung and urinary tract infections.

Since December 1996, Levaquin has been FDA approved and available via prescription. PriCara, a division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen, is the manufacturer of Levaquin. In 2007, Levaquin was the most popularly prescribed quinolone antibiotic in the world.

Levaquin has been found to cause a range of side effects, the worst of which cause permanent disability and death. Those who are injured after taking Levaquin will be entitled to a settlement award from PriCara and can get their case started by attending a complimentary consult with an esteemed defective drug attorney (after receiving necessary medical treatments).

Levaquin Side Effects & Risk Factors

Severe, deadly side effects associated with Levaquin include:

Damage to the liver, kidneys and/or pancreas
Double vision
Fatal hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
Heart problems, including arrhythmia and/or cardiotoxicity
Irreversible vision problems, including double vision, blindness and permanent loss of color vision
Muscle deterioration and neuromuscular diseases
Nerve damage in the hands and/or feet
Severe allergic reaction
Severe anemia
Severe central nervous system (CSN) disorders
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrosis (TEN), life-threatening skin conditions
Tendon damage, including spontaneous tendon rupture and tendinopathy

Patients most likely to develop such serious Levaquin side effects include those who:

Are allergic to fluoroquinolone antibiotics
Have a history of joint problems, heart problems, epilepsy, diabetes, liver disease and/or kidney problems
Overdose on Levaquin
Take certain medications or supplements concurrently with Levaquin (Negative drug interactions have been reported with supplements containing iron or zinc, as well as didanosine, sucralfate and antacids containing aluminum or magnesium

High-risk patients should work with their doctor to find a suitable alternative to Levaquin.

Obtaining a Levaquin Settlement

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of taking Levaquin, you will most likely have a legal claim against PriCara. To ensure the best outcome in your case and to obtain the highest amount of compensation available to you, it is important to consult with an experienced attorney. For information about your own individual circumstances, please contact a Levaquin attorney today.

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