Sunday, August 12, 2007

What are the possible side effects of levofloxacin?

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking levofloxacin and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
seizures;
confusion or hallucinations;
irregular heartbeats, chest pain, or fainting;
liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, abdominal pain or discomfort, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue); or
muscle or joint pain.
If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continue taking levofloxacin and talk to your doctor:
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation;
headache or lightheadedness;
drowsiness;
insomnia;
ringing in the ears; or
increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

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