HILLARY CLINTON TAKING CONTROVERSIAL ANTIBIOTIC "LEVAQUIN" WITH FDA "BLACK BOX" WARNING THAT IT CAUSES TENDON AND ANKLE PROBLEMS, ETC.
Published on Sep 15, 2016
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is taking the controversial antibiotic, Levaquin, according to medical information released by her team this week.
https://m.hrc.onl/secretary/10-docume...
Clinton, who was diagnosed with pneumonia, is on a 10 day supply of Levaquin.
Levaquin is the brand name for levofloxacin, which is part of a class of drugs called fluoroquinolones, intended to treat major infections like pneumonia, anthrax exposure, plague and urinary tract infections.
Call 6 Investigates has been looking into potential safety issues with the drug, including devastating side effects like tendon rupture, nerve damage and psychiatric problems.
In July, the Food and Drug Administration officially approved safety labeling changes for fluoroquinolones including an updated “boxed warning,” also known as a black box warning, which is the FDA’s most serious type of warning mandated by the agency.
The warnings advise patients that the serious side effects generally outweigh the benefits for patients with sinus infections, chronic bronchitis, and urinary tract infections, and fluoroquinolones should be used as a last resort.
An FDA safety review found the drugs can cause serious, disabling, and potentially permanent side effects involving the tendons, muscles, joints, nerves and central nervous system.
Call 6 Investigates reached out to the Clinton campaign, but they have not yet responded, so it’s unclear if Clinton was aware of the new FDA “black box” warnings when she started taking Levaquin.
Dr. Charles Bennett, a vocal critic of Levaquin who has not treated Clinton, said her doctors should examine the presidential candidate for possible side effects including muscle weakness.
Clinton recently raised concerns when she appeared to struggled to walk while leaving a 9/11 ceremony.
“It could be a serious drug reaction,” said Bennett. “The best thing to do is stop the drug, I would suggest, if it’s a potential serious adverse drug reaction. You can use many other antibiotics for pneumonia. I would defer to her physicians there.”
Bennett said he is surprised Hillary Clinton was prescribed Levaquin, given the recent label changes and serious side effect concerns.
“Our data estimates the FDA receives several thousand reports per year of this toxicity, and several thousand deaths,” said Bennett. “This is equivalent to a 747 plane going down once a month.”
https://m.hrc.onl/secretary/10-docume...
Clinton, who was diagnosed with pneumonia, is on a 10 day supply of Levaquin.
Levaquin is the brand name for levofloxacin, which is part of a class of drugs called fluoroquinolones, intended to treat major infections like pneumonia, anthrax exposure, plague and urinary tract infections.
Call 6 Investigates has been looking into potential safety issues with the drug, including devastating side effects like tendon rupture, nerve damage and psychiatric problems.
In July, the Food and Drug Administration officially approved safety labeling changes for fluoroquinolones including an updated “boxed warning,” also known as a black box warning, which is the FDA’s most serious type of warning mandated by the agency.
The warnings advise patients that the serious side effects generally outweigh the benefits for patients with sinus infections, chronic bronchitis, and urinary tract infections, and fluoroquinolones should be used as a last resort.
An FDA safety review found the drugs can cause serious, disabling, and potentially permanent side effects involving the tendons, muscles, joints, nerves and central nervous system.
Call 6 Investigates reached out to the Clinton campaign, but they have not yet responded, so it’s unclear if Clinton was aware of the new FDA “black box” warnings when she started taking Levaquin.
Dr. Charles Bennett, a vocal critic of Levaquin who has not treated Clinton, said her doctors should examine the presidential candidate for possible side effects including muscle weakness.
Clinton recently raised concerns when she appeared to struggled to walk while leaving a 9/11 ceremony.
“It could be a serious drug reaction,” said Bennett. “The best thing to do is stop the drug, I would suggest, if it’s a potential serious adverse drug reaction. You can use many other antibiotics for pneumonia. I would defer to her physicians there.”
Bennett said he is surprised Hillary Clinton was prescribed Levaquin, given the recent label changes and serious side effect concerns.
“Our data estimates the FDA receives several thousand reports per year of this toxicity, and several thousand deaths,” said Bennett. “This is equivalent to a 747 plane going down once a month.”
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Drug prescribed to Hillary Clinton to treat pneumonia was subject of Channel 2 investigation
Published on Sep 15, 2016
ATLANTA - Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is now taking an antibiotic with side-effects so risky, the FDA put out new warnings about the drug less than two months ago.
Her doctor says the drug Levaquin is treating Clinton's pneumonia.
Channel 2 Consumer investigator Jim Strickland first exposed trouble with the drug nearly two years ago.
Strickland’s sources alerted him to Clinton's 10-day regimen on the drug.
"She indeed was given Levaquin, and I think that's just crazy," said side-effect sufferer Nicole Delaine, of Peachtree Corners.
Her testimony to an FDA panel helped sway the agency to issue the new warnings.
Her doctor says the drug Levaquin is treating Clinton's pneumonia.
Channel 2 Consumer investigator Jim Strickland first exposed trouble with the drug nearly two years ago.
Strickland’s sources alerted him to Clinton's 10-day regimen on the drug.
"She indeed was given Levaquin, and I think that's just crazy," said side-effect sufferer Nicole Delaine, of Peachtree Corners.
Her testimony to an FDA panel helped sway the agency to issue the new warnings.
Hillary Clinton prescribed controversial antibiotics
Published on Sep 16, 2016
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is now taking an antibiotic with side-effects so risky, the FDA put out new warnings about the drug less than two months ago. Her doctor says the drug Levaquin is treating Clinton's pneumonia. Read more: http://2wsb.tv/2cqXP3z
Side Effects of Levaquin
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Attorney Paul d'Oliveira of d'Oliveira & Associates, P.C. describes the side effects that some people are experiencing after taking Levaquin. If you or a loved one has been hurt by the drug Levaquin call us at 1-800-992-6878.
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d'Oliveira and Associates
2540 Pawtucket Ave.
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 431-1990
Email: TdOliveira@dmlaw.com
Attorney Paul d'Oliveira of d'Oliveira & Associates, P.C. describes the side effects that some people are experiencing after taking Levaquin. If you or a loved one has been hurt by the drug Levaquin call us at 1-800-992-6878.
Levaquin: FDA fails to disclose additional serious side effects of antibiotic linked to deaths
Published on Jul 27, 2015
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration is failing to disclose additional serious side effects associated with one of the most popular and widely used prescription drugs on the market.