Fluoroquinolone Alert: The Common Medication That Could Lead to Irreversible Health Conditions

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Popular due to their effectiveness in fighting various bacterial infections, fluoroquinolone antibiotics carry risks that can be worse than the illness.

In 2011, Lesley Yates, a vibrant mother and teacherโ€™s aide, suffered a medical crisis after receiving a routine antibiotics prescription for a suspected urinary tract infection. The aftermath left her with severe tendon injuries, culminating in a premature transition to permanent disability at the age of 54.

Several doctors and experts dismissed her symptoms, Ms. Yates told The Epoch Times. Her story highlights the critical but underreported adverse effects associated with fluoroquinolone antibioticsโ€”and the medical problems that arise in the absence of clear warnings of their risks.

โ€œI feel like a 90-year-old in a 50-year-old body,โ€ Ms. Yates told The Epoch Times.

Fluoroquinolones: Potency and Risk

Fluoroquinolones, including ciprofloxacin (Cipro), levofloxacin (Levaquin), and moxifloxacin (Avelox), are powerful antibiotics designed to battle various bacterial infectionsโ€”from urinary tract and respiratory infections to dermatological conditions.

Fluoroquinolones are broadly effective and can reach deep into tissues to combat bacteria, which made them increasingly popular among doctors after their U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in 1980. They also require fewer doses than some other antibiotics, making them convenient for patients to use.

Fluoroquinolones possess the ability to disrupt bacterial DNA replication and stop bacterial growth. โ€œFluoroquinolones are fluorinated antibiotics,โ€ explains Dr. Mark Ghalili, a board-certified internal medicine specialist and founder of Regenerative Medicine LA. โ€œThis fluoride component allows the drugs to penetrate the central nervous system.โ€

Despite their widespread use, fluoroquinolones face increasing scrutiny for their side effects in virtually all bodily systems.

Those suffering from fluoroquinolone toxicity are colloquially known as having been โ€œFloxed.โ€ They experience a spectrum of debilitating conditions, including tendon ruptures and severe neurological and psychological effects, often leading to irreversible impairments.

Research indicates that fluoroquinolones double the risk of aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection, which are potentially lethal cardiac conditions. These antibiotics have also been associated with QT interval prolongation, a precursor to sudden cardiac death.

โ€œMillions are taking these antibiotics unaware of the potential long-term consequences,โ€ says Dr. Ghalili.

Byย Sheramy Tsai

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