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Does levofloxacin or amox-clav cause mouth sores after use?
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Possibly: Both can predispose to an oral yeast (candidiasis) infection that could present as "sores.".
Answered 12/12/2012
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Occasionally : It can be an allergic reaction and you should inform the doctor who prescribed the medication asap. However it is not uncommon to develop a candida (thrush) infection after taking any antibiotic which can cause mouth sores as well, .
Answered 9/8/2019
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