Levaquin ( levofloxacin) belongs to a family of potent antibiotics, the fluoroquinolones, that has been linked to serious side effects, including tendinitis and tendon rupture.
The lawsuits allege that Johnson & Johnson and Ortho-McNeil promoted Levaquin as a safe and effective treatment for lung, sinus, skin and urinary tract infections. However, the suits claim, these defendants knew for years that Levaquin causes tendinitis and severe tendon rupture at rates higher than those seen with other antibiotics.
Moreover, it is alleged that the defendants tried to thwart early efforts to warn patients of the risks by manipulating study data and that they downplayed the risks to physicians.
The lawsuits assert state law claims against Johnson & Johnson and Ortho-McNeil of strict liability, negligence, breach of express and implied warranties, violation of the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act and unjust enrichment. Against the Walgreen the suits assert claims of failure to warn and negligence.
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I Have been taking Levaquin for 3 days for bronchitis. Having difficulty sleeping and have no appetite, along with headache and a persistent fever. Pharmacist never told me to take the medicine with a full 8 oz glass of water. Might have been good to know. So far, still have bronchitis, coughing up mucus and needing an inhaler. I have never used an antibiotic that after 3 days I remain ill. Jury is out however, as I may be better...soon I hope.
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