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A lot of pain after taking levaquin (levofloxacin). is this normal?

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Levaquin (levofloxacin): Levaquin (levofloxacin) is known for possibly causing tendonitis or even tendon rupture. If you are having pain form your antibiotic, call your prescribing doctor right away.

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Answered 11/10/2014

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