What is fluoroquinolone toxicity?
The fluoroquinolones are synthetic broad-spectrum antibiotics, some examples include ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin and gatifloxacin. Serious adverse effects may occur to the central nervous system, heart, and kidneys as a result of fluoroquinolone use.
How do members experience fluoroquinolone toxicity?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with fluoroquinolone toxicity*
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Fatigue
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for fluoroquinolone toxicity*
Who has fluoroquinolone toxicity on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 14 | |
| 40s | 25 | |
| 50s | 36 | |
| 60s | 41 | |
| 70+ | 21 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 38 | |
| Female | 103 |