NHS web site and Floroquinolones including heart valve warning
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Fluoroquinolones
Severe aches and pains
In very rare cases, fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause disabling, long-lasting or permanent side effects affecting the joints, muscles and nervous system.
Stop taking fluoroquinolone treatment straight away and see your GP if you get a serious side effect including:
tendon, muscle or joint pain – usually in the knee, elbow or shoulder
tingling, numbness or pins and needles
Heart problems
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause serious side effects in people who are at risk of heart valve problems.
Stop taking fluoroquinolone treatment straight away and see your GP if you get a serious side effect including:
swollen ankles, feet and legs (oedema)
new heart palpitations (heartbeats that suddenly become more noticeable)
sudden shortness of breath
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