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Hello, Is anyone aware of any relationship between levaquin usage and lupus? I used to suffer chronic urinary tract infections. It seemed like I was constantly on some type of antibiotic because of it. I took medications like Bactrim, Cipro, Macrobid, Keflex and, even Levaquin. I took so many rounds of Bactrim that I developed an allergic reaction to it and had quite the same reaction to Levaquin. This was all way before any diagnosis of SLE. For the last fifteen years, now, I have to let my… read more
I was not told either. But as soon as there was the possibility of Lupus, I researched the heck out of it.
Once I was diagnosed 8 days later, I purchased, Lupus Encyclopedia. It is a valuable resource. 1000 pages!
We have to learn as much as we can and be our own advocates. 😊
Medications that can cause drug-induced lupus | Lupus ...
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At least 46 drugs currently in use can cause drug-induced lupus. While lupus-inducing drugs are typically those used to treat chronic diseases, no obvious common denominator links the drugs. That said, the clinical features and laboratory abnormalities in lupus induced
I googled it too, mind boggling.
God bless us for a cure soon.
Have a wonderful weekend that is pain free katcove.
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No, but I have heard Bactrim is bad for us because of Sulfa!! Praying for you @A MyLupusTeam Member
I was never told to stay away from sulfa. I had a reaction to Bactrim a couple years ago. Thank you for this information.
Hi, I know of people when they take this levaquin they become allergy to it. Having more problems than they used too. It is a drug I wouldn't want to take too many side effects. U would be careful in taking this. Do the research first. Having lupus I would try to stay away.
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