Antibiotics to Avoid: Cipro and Levaquin
Cipro and Levaquin, are second generation fluoroquinolone antibacterials, that are prescribed on a regular basis by physicians. Both have two black box warnings from the FDA in reference to spontaneous tendon ruptures and the fact that both may worsen myasthenia gravis symptoms, including muscle weakness and breathing problems. Such an adverse reactions is potentially life-threatening and may require ventilator support.
Other names used for Cipro include: Baycip, Ciflox, Ciloxan, Cipro, Cipro XR, Ciproxin, Prociflor and Proquin.
Levofloxacin, a.k.a.Levaquin, Tavanic and ophthalmic solutions, Oftaquix, Quixin and Iquix. This group of antibiotics interacts with a number of other drugs and supplements and can increase the risk of cardiotoxicity, arrhythmias and anticoagulation.
Bottom Line: Read about any medications before you take them! It could save your life!
