[Marlene]

If John needs an antibiotic, we always ask for the least offensive one. We have found they are very quick to prescribe Levaquin and we always have to request a less toxic one. Levaquin and other antibiotics in that class cause nerve problems and since John has nerve damage from drugs already, it doesn't make sense to use this unless there is no other option. I think they get comfortable with their drug of choice and don't really take into consideration all the other issues a person has when decided on a drug. Levaquin should never be prescribe as the a first line of treatment antibiotic especially since there are others out there that are effective.