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Levofloxacin 500 mg bad for you?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No: If it was bad for you, the fda wouldn't have approved it. It's good for you if you need it. If you don't need it, you shouldn't take it.

Answered 10/30/2018

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