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Can levaquin (levofloxacin) cause mucus when having a bowel movement? i have had irregular movements including only mucus the past couple of days, last dose yesterd

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Dr. Willam Lau answered

Yes: See your doctor. The Levaquin (levofloxacin) may have caused you to develop a colitis that may need treatment.

Dr Hodge and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/8/2015

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A member asked:

Can levaquin (levofloxacin) cause mucus when having a bowel movement? i have had irregular movements including only mucus the past couple of days, last dose yesterd

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Willam Lau answered

Dr Hodge and 2 doctors agreed

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