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Do not take this drug and exercise!! I was given samples of 750m...

Posted at 3:29 PM on Jan 26, 2009 by ausrunner24, #38382
Do not take this drug and exercise!! I was given samples of 750mg for 10 days for bronchitis. I was trying to get well for a 20 mile race that was quickly approaching. I have never had any side effects, so I was determined to get my runs in. After I felt a little better, I went on a long training run. My quads were on fire and I had no power in my legs. This does not happen ever during a long run. Needless to say, I did not make it to the race, but I did do a half marathon 6 days after my last dose. I had the same symptoms! Burning of the quads after only 6 miles, and loss of power in the legs. This stuff must stay in your system for a while. Afterwards I had a friend tell me (who works for an internist) that he never prescribes athletes this drug due to tendon damage! Repeat: do not take if you are an avid athlete!!
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Reply 10 months ago on Jan 26, 2009 by gimpinformonths, #16413

I have nerve damage in both achilles tendons, not to mention widespread tendonitis 3 years after taking this drug and I was very athletic. Now, needless to say, I am NOT!! Can't even do normal activity without paying dearly for it. Be very carefull in the coming months. Take care!

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Reply 9 months ago on Jan 28, 2009 by rosaria67, #16517

I would like to add that NOBODY should take this medicine unless they are dying (and even then, I'd refuse it)! Athletes or nonathletes, the result is the same. Toxicity! I hope you feel better soon.

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