An antibiotic given, for example, for a urinary infection.
Those suffering from fluoroquinolone toxicity are colloquially known as having been “Floxed.” They experience a spectrum of debilitating conditions, including tendon ruptures and severe neurological and psychological effects, often leading to irreversible impairments.
Research indicates that fluoroquinolones double the risk of aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection, which are potentially lethal cardiac conditions. These antibiotics have also been associated with QT interval prolongation, a precursor to sudden cardiac death.
“Millions are taking these antibiotics unaware.
Fluoride’s Fallout: How Fluoroquinolones Damage Mitochondria
Many patients with severe side effects from fluoroquinolones encounter skepticism from health care professionals, who regularly dismiss any correlation between the medication and patient symptoms.
Dr. Ghalili has personal experience with these drugs’ harmful effects: A Cipro prescription in 2016 for a minor infection left him wheelchair-bound during his medical residency.
Dr. Ghalili states that “Fluoroquinolones disturb DNA gyrase [an essential bacterial enzyme], triggering tendon injuries and mitochondrial dysfunction,”
VLA COMMENT: It had to happen to a doctor in order to get some notice!!!
