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I been taking levaquin for two weeks now can iit be the cause of my hands feeling swollen and fingers hurting when i make a fist? also flomax (tamsulosin) for pros

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Dr. Craig Smith answered

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Yes levaquin (levofloxacin) : Quinolone antibiotics ( Levaquin (levofloxacin) ) may have the side effect of joint aches and pain and to a lesser extent but of greater consequence tendon rupture ( achilles' tendon being the most common). These side effects are uncommon but you need to be aware of.

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Answered 1/26/2015

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A member asked:

I been taking levaquin for two weeks now can iit be the cause of my hands feeling swollen and fingers hurting when i make a fist? also flomax (tamsulosin) for pros

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Craig Smith answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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