A member asked:

Can levofloxacin cause progressive/ deadly neurological diseases? while i was on levo i got tinitus and intermittent leg pain and weakness ever since, i feel it is becoming more and more severe doctor keeps telling me it is because of my anxiety?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Levofloxacin is not a likely cause of this problem. Keep working with your doctor.

Answered 1/6/2023

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Possibly could cause transient tinnitus while taking it but should fade within days after cessation. Otherwise look for other explanations. Do see a neurologist for a second opinion

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