Levaquin Questions

1. Does Levaquin cause tendonitis?

   Tendonitis is a condition where the tendons become inflamed for a variety of reasons. The drug Levaquin that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections has been linked to many cases of tendonitis, often resulting in severe and long term damage to the patients tendons...
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2. How effective is Levaquin antibiotic?

   Levaquin has been shown to be an effective antibiotic but with severe side-effects including but not limited to: Severe tendon pain and more prone to torn tendons, swelling and stiffness of joints, increased amount of seizures in people with epilepsy. It Is important to inform our doctor if you have any of the above listed side affects while taking Levaquin...
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3. Does Levaquin cause sleeplessness?

   Levaquin which is typically used to treat baterial infection has many unintended side effects but sleeplessness is not one of them. In fact it can cause sleep problems like insomnia, restlessness and headaces or dizziness. It can also cause fever, sore throat and tingling in the hand and feet.
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4. Does Levaquin cause muscle pain?

   Yes the synthetic antibiotic Levaquin that is used to treat bacterial infections is known to cause muscle pain as a side effect. In fact this pain is so debilitating it can cause extreme weakness in the arms, legs and feet. It also cause shortness of breath and increased sweating.
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5. Does Levaquin cause insomnia?

   Yes 4% of the people who take Levaquin do experience temporary insomnia. In all cases this insomnia goes away when the medication is stopped. Most patients that take Levaquin have serious bacterial infections and wouldn't be concerned about minor side effects.
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6. Does Levaquin cause tremors?

   As of right now, there is no evidence that Levaquin, taken as prescribed, causes tremors. Tremors after taking Levaquin generally indicate a severe allergic reaction, or a potentially fatal overdose, neither of which can be foreseen.
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7. Does Levaquin cause Stevens-Johnson syndrome?

   Levaquin has been known to cause Stevens-Johnson syndrome in a select few patients. And recently it was included in a lawsuit against the company that manufactures the drug. Most users of Levaquin never experience any bad side effects from taking the drugs and the patients who reported developing Steves-Johnson were rare and very few in between...
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8. Does Levaquin cause small cell vasculitis?

   Alana K means well, but is wrong. Levaquin is not the safe drug it has been sold as. Some people can take Levaquin and suffer no dramatic ill effects, but many others take it with devastating consequences. The FDA reports do not tell the whole story, as adverse reactions to the drug can manifest up...
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9. Does Levaquin cause seizures?

   Levaquin is a drug that falls under the category of antibiotics referred to as fluoroquinolones, as stated on drugs.com. It is sued to fight bacteria in the body. As with any drug there will be side effects from taking Levaquin. Before taking a prescription for Levaquin make sure you consult your doctor...
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10. Does Levaquin cause inflammation?

    Levaquin may cause swelling of the lips, face and tongue. It can cause joint, muscle, and tendon pain. Antibiotics such as Levaquin can also alter the bacteria in the colon, and encourage the growth of the bacteria that can lead to the inflammation of the colon, which any signs of diarrhea or stomach pains should be reported to a doctor immediately...
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11. Can Levaquin cause a hand tendon rupture?

    Every drug has the potential for side effects and Levaquin (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a697040.html) is no exception. This antibiotic has a a few severe, and rare, side effects but the most common severe side effect is damage to the tendons. So a hand tendon rupture can happen though the chances of it are very unlikely...
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12. Does Levaquin cause hallucinations?

    Does Levaquin cause hallucinations?Often when reviewing the label or label information on prescribed as well as over the counter medicines, you will see both the benefits and the documented side effects. Hallucinations is listed as one of the side effects of the medicine Levaquin...
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13. Does Levaquin cause dizziness?

    Yes, Levaquin can cause dizziness. According to the website www.doublecheckMD.com, dizziness is one of the most common side effects of Levaquin, occurring in up to 2.5% of patients. Dizziness can be made worse if Levaquin is taken with alcohol or certain medications...
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14. Does Levaquin cause depression?

    Based on the search through Wikipedia section titled, "adverse effects" I was unable to conclude that Levaquin causes depression. However, there was a link to the Levaquin package insert that indicates that depression may occur after the initial dose...
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15. Can Levaquin cause death?

    Yes This posion killed my wife on 8/4/2007 - 32 years old over a 10 month period
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16. Can Levaquin cause central nervous system damage?

    I took my prescribed dose for the prescribed time period at the same time each day. Drank plenty of water and did everything correctly per the doctor and the pharmacist. I'm not sure what ACumberbatch is refering to by the wrong way. You can do everything as prescribed and still have CNS damage. I've had two experiences with this...
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17. Does Levaquin cause abdominal pain?

    In some cases Levaquin does have side effects from taking it. Abdominal pain is a side effect of taking Levaquin in some people, not everyone will experience this side effect. This would be considered a serious side effect because it could be a symptom of failure in the body...
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18. Can Levaquin and prednisone be taken together?

    They are not suppossed to be taken together as they could create an adverse reaction. They are sometimes prescribed together to fight off sinus infections, but they can be potentially dangerous together. Make sure you speak to a doctor concerning any risks involved on taking the two together...
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19. What are the long term side effects of Levaquin?

    Because Levaquin is used to flight an infection it is generally not taken for long periods of time. While taking Levaquin you might experience diarrhea and gas, headaches and dizziness and nausea along with stomach pain. However once you stop taking Levaquin these side effects should clear up. To read more about the side effects of Levaquin go to: http://www...
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20. Can Levaquin and doxcycline be taken together?

    No, you can not take these medicines together, or atleast it would not be wise. Neither drug mixes well with other medications. In regards to Levaquin, certain vitamins can affect the outcome or strength of this medicine. On the other hand doxcycline should not be taken with any other antibiotics at all...
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