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A member asked:
Does levaquin (levofloxacin) weaken tendons only while on it, or does it do permanent tendon damage? took 750 mg/10 days. had no problems
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Young people only: this side effect affect young people younger than 16,that why this kind of antibiotic are not recommended for people younger than sixteen.
Answered 1/13/2020
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