Question 1

yes the antibiotics i'm taking are levofloxin. shouldi stop working out?

Accepted Answer

Probably best: That you take it a bit easy, as fluoroquinolones, the antibiotic class of levofloxacin, is associated with tendon problems including rare achillles tendon ruptures.  But if your are taking an antibiotic, it tells me you have some infection requiring treatment, and that independent of the antibiotic you are taking, you should be resting - though I wouldn't encouraged bed rest either.

Question 2

can levofloxin be used to treat a strep throat infection?  are there better choices?  i am allergic to penicillin and tetracylinces.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Strep throat is due to a Gram positive bacteria. Levofloxin can treat that as well as many Gram negative bacteria. Since you are allergic to PCN and Tetracycline this is a logical choice.

Question 3

medicine- levoflaxin 500mg- what would this be?

Accepted Answer

Fluroquinolone: Levofloxacin is a broad spectrum antimicrobial within the drug class of fluoroquinolones.  It can be used for a wide range of infections from pneumonia to urinary tract infections.  As with all antimicrobials, confirmation that the offending organism is sensitive should be confirmed to assure that Levofloxacin is the most appropriate drug. The dose needs to be lowered with reduced kidney function.

Question 4

i just started taking levofloxain 500mg i'm feeling jumpy at night i also noticed that i have begun to itch more. should i stop taking levofloxain 500?

Accepted Answer

It's not: wise to stop a medication without consulting the  Prescriber!! That being said Levoflloxacin allergy is not uncommon!  The itching would be a common side effect the jumpiness would not! Contact your Prescriber ASAP (or whoever is "covering the practice...this is a Holiday weekend .!
Hope this is helpful

Dr Z

Question 5

can you drink on levoflaxin?

Accepted Answer

There are no: Strict warnings for which I am aware.  It's not such a risk that we are sure to caution everyone.  By the same token, be judicous, if so should not be a problem.

Question 6

what can i do for damaged tendons caused by levoflox?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: Levaquin and Cipro ( are two of the more popular drugs in this class of antibiotics, but others which could also be associated with the risk of tendon damage include tequin  Penetrex  Factive (gemifloxacin)  Maxaquin  Avelox  Noroxin , Floxin  and trovan .
The treatment fot that it depend on the amount of damage from casting and surgical repair.

Question 7

i have cough since 3 weaks. i took levoflox tab for 5 days. but its not responding. ?

Accepted Answer

Cough: First off, cough is the most lingering symptom of a cold, so even if the antibiotic worked, cough could still stay on for a while, although, should be getting better. Another reason for not going away is that the antibiotic was not the right treatment choice. In that case, you will need to contact your doc and have him do further work up of your condition.

Question 8

levofloxacin 500 mg bad for you?

Accepted Answer

No: If it was bad for you, the fda wouldn't have approved it.  It's good for you if you need it.  If you don't need it, you shouldn't take it.

Question 9

what is levaquin (levofloxacin) used for?

Accepted Answer

Levaquin (levofloxacin): Levaquin (levofloxacin) is an antibiotic and is used for anthrax exposure.

Question 10

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.

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Yes the antibiotics i'm taking are levofloxin. shouldi stop working out?

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Can levofloxin be used to treat a strep throat infection? are there better choices? i am allergic to penicillin and tetracylinces.

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Medicine- levoflaxin 500mg- what would this be?

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I just started taking levofloxain 500mg i'm feeling jumpy at night i also noticed that i have begun to itch more. should i stop taking levofloxain 500?

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Can you drink on levoflaxin?

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What can i do for damaged tendons caused by levoflox?

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I have cough since 3 weaks. i took levoflox tab for 5 days. but its not responding. ?

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Levofloxacin 500 mg bad for you?

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What is levaquin (levofloxacin) used for?

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Can children use levaquin (levofloxacin)?

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