Question 1

i took a few weeks of levaquin last year for illness. should i worry about long term affects? because i see it was a chemo drug

Accepted Answer

If your exposure...: ...was limited to a 2 week prescribed course of directed antibacterial therapy that you at the time tolerated well, then please worry less regarding such use of Levaquin.

Question 2

i took the drug levaquin (levofloxacin) how long will it take me to recover and what type of doctor should i see?

Accepted Answer

Need more informatio: The answer depends  on why you took the levquin. You can see  a physician that  deals with that  medical problem

Question 3

has levaquin, or any fluoroquinolone med, ever been used as a chemotherapy drug?

Accepted Answer

No, but added yes!: Chemotherapy many times gives Neutropenia, ( low White blood cells)  So in many institutions Flouroquinolones are added if fever develops in patients with neutropenia, Many added to Anti-Pseudomonas Penicillin and/or  Cephalosporin Antibiotics.

Question 4

i have mild tinnitus for several years. i was prescribed levaquin (levofloxacin) for laryngitis and i understand this drug is ototoxic. should i request anither ab?

Accepted Answer

Tinnitus-Levaquin: Although the association of tinnitus and Levaquin (levofloxacin) is anecdotal; with your history, I wouldn't take a chance.  Ask your treating physician to order a different antibiotic.

Question 5

i recently was prescribed levaquin for a uti, and its 3 weeks since, and i have very painful ligaments/muscles. hx of tendon tear with same drug.

Accepted Answer

Side effects drug: IF you know that a specific drug has side effects then make sure your health care provider knows this. If you feel you are having side effects do the same. Ask you r health care provider if there is an alternative antibiotic you can safely take. It is in part your job to make your health car provider aware of these things don't be passive about what you know what you think they know about you

Question 6

both fallopian tubes removed, w/ hx of endo. i take bc pills to keep cycles reg. currently on levaquin for sinus infection..fear getting pregnant??

Accepted Answer

No risk, no worry: If your tubes indeed have been removed, you are infertile and pregnancy is impossible. Your bc pills are having no effect on your chance of pregnancy and the antibiotic will make no difference either. (Anyway, antibiotic interference with hormonal contraception is greatly exaggerated. It&#x27;s not quite an urban myth, but it is a very rare problem if it occurs at all.)

Question 7

i am getting dehydrated no reason. went to urgent care on feb 27 urinary tract inf. no fever. he gave me doxycycline 2 times a day i have horrible drug allergies can only take levaquin avelox penicillin cannot take sulfa or macrobid. he gave me

doxycycl

Accepted Answer

Dehydration : Dehydration can occur easily when a patient has an infection.  An infection can cause a fever, even when the patient isn't always aware, and the skin flushes, with more fluid evaporating.  In addition, if a patient isn't feeling well, they often don't drink or eat as much as they typically do.  Patient's who are on other medications, including cardiovascular medications, can be more sensitive to the effects of dehydration.  Signs of allergic reaction  to a medication usually includes rash that is usually hives, swelling, itching, or shortness of breath.

Question 8

can children use levaquin (levofloxacin)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but limited: Levofloxacin (Levaquin) eye drops are very effective for "pink eye." 
Systemic use of levaquin (levofloxacin) is limited though,  in children under age 17 , i.e., chronic draining ear infection, severe kidney infection caused by multiply resistant bacteria, or cystic fibrosis.

Question 9

does levaquin (levofloxacin) make u sick?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can sometimes cause stomach upset and headaches, this is not an allergic run so don't stop it until you talk to your doctor.

Question 10

is levaquin (levofloxacin) good after 2 years?

Accepted Answer

Ask your pharmacist: ask your pharmacist who provided the prescription and they can tell you

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I took a few weeks of levaquin last year for illness. should i worry about long term affects? because i see it was a chemo drug

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I took the drug levaquin (levofloxacin) how long will it take me to recover and what type of doctor should i see?

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Has levaquin, or any fluoroquinolone med, ever been used as a chemotherapy drug?

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I have mild tinnitus for several years. i was prescribed levaquin (levofloxacin) for laryngitis and i understand this drug is ototoxic. should i request anither ab?

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I recently was prescribed levaquin for a uti, and its 3 weeks since, and i have very painful ligaments/muscles. hx of tendon tear with same drug.

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Both fallopian tubes removed, w/ hx of endo. i take bc pills to keep cycles reg. currently on levaquin for sinus infection..fear getting pregnant??

A member asked:

I am getting dehydrated no reason. went to urgent care on feb 27 urinary tract inf. no fever. he gave me doxycycline 2 times a day i have horrible drug allergies can only take levaquin avelox penicillin cannot take sulfa or macrobid. he gave me doxycycl

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Can children use levaquin (levofloxacin)?

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Is levaquin (levofloxacin) good after 2 years?

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