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Can Levofloacin Be Stopped Abrubptly?
Question: I have only taken 2 levofloacin and I feel god awful. It is for diverticulitis. What happens if I stop taking it?
Brief Answer:
Don't stop the drug
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Thanks for writing to us.
It is good that you felt better after 2 doses of levoflloacin,bu don't stop the drug yourself .Consult your physician before stopping the drug. If you will stop the drug just after 2 doses, infection will remain there and after some time it may flare up and can be more problematic. It can lead to the complications of diverticulitis like abscess, fistula formation and even perforation of colon for which, latter on you may need surgical treatment.
Hope this answers your question.
If you have any more queries, do write to us.
Take care and Regards.
Dr Sadiq
Don't stop the drug
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Thanks for writing to us.
It is good that you felt better after 2 doses of levoflloacin,bu don't stop the drug yourself .Consult your physician before stopping the drug. If you will stop the drug just after 2 doses, infection will remain there and after some time it may flare up and can be more problematic. It can lead to the complications of diverticulitis like abscess, fistula formation and even perforation of colon for which, latter on you may need surgical treatment.
Hope this answers your question.
If you have any more queries, do write to us.
Take care and Regards.
Dr Sadiq
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