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This Is Not My First Time Taking Levofloxacin Only After

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Posted on Sat, 8 Jun 2019
Question: This is not my first time taking levofloxacin
Only after half an hour of taking it ( first day),

Vomiting with stomach pain ( 3 times)
diarrhea ( 4 times)

ER gave me the antibiotic and I%E2%80%99m not sure what to do? I%E2%80%99m really sick and I don%E2%80%99t have any energy to take it and vomit again. What I can do?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
The symptoms are related to side effects of Levofloxacin,follow the advice

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Your symptoms seem to be related to Levofloxacin side effects.

Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of this antibiotic.

I suggest you to take the antibiotic with food and drink a lot of liquids during the day to minimise the stomach upset.

I also suggest to take a gastroprotecor such as Omeprazole 20 mg in the morning before breakfast.

If the symptoms continue I suggest to consult with your doctor about an alternative antibiotic.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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This Is Not My First Time Taking Levofloxacin Only After

Brief Answer: The symptoms are related to side effects of Levofloxacin,follow the advice Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your symptoms seem to be related to Levofloxacin side effects. Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of this antibiotic. I suggest you to take the antibiotic with food and drink a lot of liquids during the day to minimise the stomach upset. I also suggest to take a gastroprotecor such as Omeprazole 20 mg in the morning before breakfast. If the symptoms continue I suggest to consult with your doctor about an alternative antibiotic. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.