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I was prescribed Avelox for a sinus infection that would not go a...

Posted at 5:52 PM on Oct 23, 2009 by kcressey, #45363
I was prescribed Avelox for a sinus infection that would not go away. After 4 days of taking it I have had severe cramping in my joints around my ankles, knees, shins and calf muscles. I have pain in my fingers too. I feel totally out of it, and dizzy. I have little to no appetite. This is a terrible drug, and should be pulled off the market. I was desperate to get rid of my sinus infection, and now I find myself having bigger problems from the side effects of this drug. I have had pain now for 4 days. Does anyone know when this pain goes away?
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Reply 25 days ago on Oct 27, 2009 by lindawainwright, #23890

Google fluoroquinolone research. It's pretty scary stuff, but perhaps you will be lucky and the side effects will disappear. You do need to know about these antibiotics, however, as doctors have not been informed about how serious these reactions are, and you could end up spending much time running to specialists and having unnecessary testing when it's the antibiotic causing the problems.

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