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Posted by CALIFORNIA LYME (Member # 6494) on :

One of my LLMD's has rcommended Tequin for my co-infection of [confused]

Mycoplasma Fermentans. However, One of my other LLMD's wants me to stay away from Tequin. He says Tequin can cause Tendion Problems. I DON'T Need any addtional problems other than what I am fighting right now. Anyone try Tequin ?? for how long?, Any problems? What Dose?
I need your experinced Lymies opnions!!

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Posted by pq (Member # 6886) on :

Tequin sounds like some new form of tequilla. [Razz]

I jus couldn't let this corny joke go by! He he. [Big Grin]

Neva hoid of Tequin.

Posted by Samantha (Member # 3198) on :

Hi -

Do you mean Levaquin? I have heard it can aggravate tendons but know nothing more.

Good Luck!

Samantha

Posted by Ann-OH (Member # 2020) on :

Hi Sarah!
Here is some info on Tequin from RXList. It is a quinolone, but not a fluoroquinolone.
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/gatifloxacin_wcp.htm

This says you can have tendonitis as a side effect.

I got tendonitis when taking avelox and when taking cipro. Not fun.

Ann - OH

Posted by Mathias (Member # 5298) on :

Tequin is a GREAT choice for mycoplasma fermentans infections!! Your LLMD is on the ball.

I would try it and if you begin to develop tendon pain, let your LLMD know and he can switch you to something else.

I've done very well on rounds of either Factive, Cipro or Ketek for my mycoplasma fermentans infection with no tendon problems whatsoever. I was treated with each for 3+ months. Not everyone experiences tendon side effects.

See the attached thread below for appropriate antibiotics:
http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/Forum1/HTML/031176.html

Good luck!