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I read antibiotics like levaquin (levofloxacin) cause brain chemical changes or mental illness. took few courses recently for infections and wonder if this is legit?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Levaquin (levofloxacin): There is a comprehensive list of neurological and psychiatric potential side effects from Levaquin at: http://www.drugs.com/sfx/levofloxacin-side-effects.html

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Answered 5/2/2017

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A member asked:

I read antibiotics like levaquin (levofloxacin) cause brain chemical changes or mental illness. took few courses recently for infections and wonder if this is legit?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

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