--- title: Blog, Lawsuit Topics, Injury Lawsuit News - Foster & Houston Law | Levaquin description: "Levaquin | Topics: IVC Filters, Pradaxa, Actos, Xeralto, Zofran, Amputation, and Transvaginal Mesh. 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[Read More](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/levaquin-label-warning) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/levaquin-label-warning#comments-listing) Topics: [Health](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/health), [FDA](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/fda), [Fluoroquinolones](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/fluoroquinolones), [FLQ Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/flq-lawsuit), [Fluoroquinolones Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/fluoroquinolones-lawsuit), [Fluoroquinolone](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/fluoroquinolone), [Avelox](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/avelox), [Levaquin Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/levaquin-lawsuit), [FLQ](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/flq), [Fluoroquinolone Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/fluoroquinolone-lawsuit), [Levaquin](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/levaquin), [The Law Offices of Foster & Houston](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/the-law-offices-of-foster-houston), [Ryan Foster](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/ryan-foster), [Foster & Houston](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/foster-houston), [Medical Update](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/medical-update), [Avelox Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/avelox-lawsuit), [Avelox Law](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/avelox-law), [Levaquin Law](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/levaquin-law), [Levaquin Lawyer](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/levaquin-lawyer), [Levaquin Attorney](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/levaquin-attorney), [Avelox Lawyer](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/avelox-lawyer), [Avelox Attorney](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/avelox-attorney) ## [Disabling Side Effects Linked to Levaquin and Avelox](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/flq-disabling-side-effects) Posted by [Firm Staff](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/author/firm-staff) on Mar 10, 2017 5:07:06 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/hubfs/FLQ_0317_fandhlaw.jpeg)](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/flq-disabling-side-effects) Serious side effects, including aortic aneurysm and long-term nerve damage, have been associated with a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. Accordingly, the FDA has strengthened label warnings for bacteria-fighting drugs such as Levaquin and Avelox. [Read More](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/flq-disabling-side-effects) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/flq-disabling-side-effects#comments-listing) Topics: [Health](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/health), [FDA](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/fda), [Fluoroquinolones](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/fluoroquinolones), [FLQ Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/flq-lawsuit), [Fluoroquinolones Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/fluoroquinolones-lawsuit), [Fluoroquinolone](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/fluoroquinolone), [Avelox](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/avelox), [Levaquin Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/levaquin-lawsuit), [FLQ](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/flq), [Fluoroquinolone Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/fluoroquinolone-lawsuit), [Levaquin](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/levaquin), [The Law Offices of Foster & Houston](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/the-law-offices-of-foster-houston), [Ryan Foster](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/ryan-foster), [Foster & Houston](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/foster-houston), [Medical Update](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/medical-update), [Avelox Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/avelox-lawsuit), [Avelox Law](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/avelox-law), [Levaquin Law](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/levaquin-law), [Levaquin Lawyer](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/levaquin-lawyer), [Levaquin Attorney](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/levaquin-attorney), [Avelox Lawyer](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/avelox-lawyer), [Avelox Attorney](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/avelox-attorney) ## [FDA Warns of Possibly Permanent Nerve Damage from Fluoroquinolone Drugs](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/flq-peripheral-neuropathy) Posted by [Firm Staff](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/author/firm-staff) on Jan 12, 2017 6:31:40 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/hubfs/Levaquin_Website_FandHLaw.jpeg)](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/flq-peripheral-neuropathy) Antibacterial fluoroquinolone drugs could lead to serious side effects including peripheral neuropathy. Accordingly, the FDA issued a safety communication in 2013 requiring manufacturers to warn consumers about the risk of serious and possibly permanent nerve damage caused by this class of antibacterial drugs. [Read More](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/flq-peripheral-neuropathy) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/flq-peripheral-neuropathy#comments-listing) Topics: [Health](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/health), [FDA](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/fda), [Fluoroquinolones](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/fluoroquinolones), [FLQ Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/flq-lawsuit), [Fluoroquinolones Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/fluoroquinolones-lawsuit), [Fluoroquinolone](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/fluoroquinolone), [Avelox](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/avelox), [Levaquin Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/levaquin-lawsuit), [FLQ](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/flq), [Fluoroquinolone Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/fluoroquinolone-lawsuit), [Levaquin](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/levaquin), [The Law Offices of Foster & Houston](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/the-law-offices-of-foster-houston), [Ryan Foster](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/ryan-foster), [Foster & Houston](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/foster-houston), [Medical Update](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/medical-update), [Avelox Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/avelox-lawsuit), [Juliet Foster](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/juliet-foster), [Julie Foster](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/julie-foster), [peripheral neuropathy](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/peripheral-neuropathy) ## [Warnings About Levaquin and Avelox Strengthened by FDA](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/levaquin-avelox-warnings-strengthened) Posted by [Firm Staff](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/author/firm-staff) on Nov 17, 2016 7:16:48 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/hubfs/FLQ_1116_fandhlaw.jpeg)](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/levaquin-avelox-warnings-strengthened)   [Read More](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/levaquin-avelox-warnings-strengthened) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/levaquin-avelox-warnings-strengthened#comments-listing) Topics: [Health](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/health), [FDA](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/fda), [Fluoroquinolones](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/fluoroquinolones), [FLQ Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/flq-lawsuit), [Fluoroquinolones Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/fluoroquinolones-lawsuit), [Fluoroquinolone](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/fluoroquinolone), [Avelox](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/avelox), [Levaquin Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/levaquin-lawsuit), [FLQ](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/flq), [Fluoroquinolone Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/fluoroquinolone-lawsuit), [Levaquin](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/levaquin), [The Law Offices of Foster & Houston](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/the-law-offices-of-foster-houston), [Ryan Foster](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/ryan-foster), [Foster & Houston](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/foster-houston), [Medical Update](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/medical-update), [Avelox Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/avelox-lawsuit) ## [FDA Calls for Restricted Use of Levaquin and Avelox](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/flq-fda-blog) Posted by [Firm Staff](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/author/firm-staff) on Aug 9, 2016 2:36:11 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/hubfs/FLQ_8_2016_FandHLaw.jpeg)](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/flq-fda-blog) After a recent safety review, the FDA called for **restricted use of fluoroquinolones**, such as Levaquin and Avelox, in certain patients. These new recommendations come after an expert advisory panel met to review evidence on the safety of using fluoroquinolones to help treat common infections. 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