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What antibiotic causes a tear in the achillies tendon?
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Possibly Levaquin (levofloxacin): There have been reports of a very small percentage of people taking Levaquin (levofloxacin) who have developed tendonitis and Achilles tendon tears or rupture.
Answered 2/18/2015
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Fluoroquinolones: Fluoroquinolones are a group of antibiotics associated with tendon tears, especially Achilles tendon rupture.Common brand names include cipro, (ciprofloxacin) Avelox & levoquin. This risk increases in older people and in patients who are taking a corticosteroid such as prednisone. Achilles tendon rupture is more common in patients with arthritis and diabetes.
Answered 12/30/2016
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