Adverse Reactions to Quinolones

*Taken from www.SaferPills.org/resources/quinolones-101/

Adverse Reactions to Quinolones
Community members have reported the following adverse reactions to fluoroquinolones. This should not be considered an exhaustive list of possible reactions, nor is it meant to be a diagnostic tool for fluoroquinolone toxicity. Consult your physician if you think you are suffering from an adverse reaction to a fluoroquinolone.

Tendinitis Tendon rupture Ligament rupture Meniscus tear in knee Joint pain/popping Muscle atrophy/weakness/pain Degeneration of spinal disks Peripheral neuropathy/nerve pain/nerve damage Fatigue Dental pain Facial pain/numbness Muscle twitching/involuntary spasms Tremors Insomnia Brain fog Anxiety/depression Impaired memory Speech/aphasia

Suicidal ideation Seizures Visual/auditory hallucinations Non-allergy itching Poor wound healing Swallowing deficit Persistent gastric problems Mouth sores Food/chemical sensitivities Dry/itchy eyes Lack of tear production Visual changes Retina tears Vertigo Tinnitus Palpitations/arrhythmia High/low blood pressure Dysautonomia