My friend Kat gave me a great recommendation today to post a “warning” about the potential for the antibiotics known as Fluoroquinolones and Quinolones to cause anxiety and a host of related central nervous system issues.
Dr Jay Cohen published a study in 2001 demonstrating a link between patients taking the fluoroquinolone-class of antibiotics, and adverse effects on the central nervous system. Dr Cohen’s study found that the nervous system symptoms typically were long-lasting, with the majority of respondents suffering one year or longer after taking the medication.
In addition to the clinical research, there has also been a LOT of anecdotal evidence that Fluoroquinolones and Quinolones can cause anxiety and related nervous system issues. It has been noted on many benzo-recovery message boards, for example, that people attempting to taper off of benzodiazepines often have very negative reactions to taking either Fluoroquinolone or Quinolone antibiotics.
Of course, in these cases, the individual’s nervous systems are already somewhat compromised by the benzo withdrawal; but even so, it suggests that Fluoroquinolones and Quinolones have a pretty profound negative impact. Anyone who is already dealing with anxiety related issues should discuss this with their doctor before taking these particular antibiotics.
These meds are primarily prescribed for combating infection and the have a variety of trade and generic names, inclu
ding:
Unfortunately, many doctors are unaware of the potential nervous system problems associated with Fluoroquinolones and Quinolones, so they continue to be prescribed often. But personally, even without anxiety issues, I would be hesitant to take either of these drugs.
Before considering taking any of the Fluoroquinolones or Quinolones, please do your research first, especially if you already have any anxiety issues. More information here: http://www.medicationsense.com
Take care,
Jon
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Thanks for your blog. Quinolones have destroyed my life. Almost 8 years ago I as given high doses of Cipro with Vioxx (a powerful NSAID). It is well documented and has been well documented since the early 1990’s never to prescribe quinolones with NSAIDS because of the potential for brain damage.
I suffer with hellish, constant, disabling anxiety, panic, depression, tinnitus, insomnia.
I lost a 6 figure job with a fortune 500 company, and a 12 year marriage. I’m so sick, I cannot even raise my daughter. She was only 6 when I was brain injured and now she’s 14.
I’ve missed so much of her life. I am on a lot of benzodiazapenes to help with anxiety, although they don’t work well anymore. I was off all drugs, for the most part, for FIvE YEARS and had minimal relief, My ears still rang very loud, my anxiety was high, I couldn’t sleep, I had trouble taking care of myself. I was in trouble with the law several times due to anxiety fueled episodes, I needed to do something to stop the craziness and started using opiates and benzos to calm down. It’s been almost 4 years since I began using these drugs, and I’m worse than ever.
I had pneumonia 2 years back and was given Zithromax, Cephtin, Doxycyclene, Augmentin and Bactrim to treat it. I had two serious bouts of pneumonia.
I didn’t know that with my brain as injured as it was, taking ANY antibiotics would further the original brain damage.
Before all this, I had no mental problems, worked on IBM mainframes in a very high pressure environment - was able to multitask to unbelievable levels. In my job reviews it was stated I did the work of 2 1/2 people.
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Use Threelac and Oxygen elements plus…. I think it is the answer to your problem…
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