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Thank you to all who have posted here. My 16 yr old son was pres...

Posted at 7:27 AM on Dec 26, 2004 by williams555, #7056
Thank you to all who have posted here. My 16 yr old son was prescribed Levaquin on 12/7/04 by a PA who told me, "this is a great new drug we don't normally give to children, but at 16-- he's old enough". (This drug is not approved for ANYONE UNDER 18.) My husband picked up the meds and gave one 500 mg levaquin pill to my son. I arrived at work and started researching Levaquin. This site was the first to pop up. I called home too late-- he had already taken one dose. He has experienced many of the side effects. It is now 3 weeks later. I have not seen many teens experiences and most posting do not tell their age. I am trying everything that will help cleanse his system. He is drinking lots of spring water with magnesium, also everyday eating yogurt, grape juice, sweet potatoes, broccoli, and almonds. I have found these to be healing foods for myself. He is also taking MSM 1,000 mg. MSM is a vasodilator. He tried to take Slow-Mag, but it caused abdominal cramps. I would like more information about what to do, and other teens recoveries. My son is very active, plays several musical instruments and is in marching band (snare drum). Thanks to you all, he didn't take anymore of this poison. I am certain the outcome would have been devastating. One pill was one too many.
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