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Are Muscle Weakness And Tendon Rupture Side Effects Of Levofloxacin?
Worried about side effects of lovofloxacin - muscle weakness, tendon rupture. Had gallbladder surgery 3 days ago - being treated for a possible uti. Reviews I ve read on this drug are concerning. Would prefer a safer antibiotic to treat this possible uti. Any recommendations?
Fri, 9 Dec 2016
Tendon rupture and muscle weakness are side effects of levofloxacin. These side effects are seen in children and very rare in adults. Levofloxacin is a safe antibiotic. If you are so worried about tendon rupture then you can take cephalexin or cefixime or azithromycin. But no antibiotic is free from side effects.
1. Drink 4 – 5 liters of uncontaminated water
2. Continue levofloxacin as suggested
3. Syrup alkaline citrate 2 teaspoonful three times daily for 1 week
4. Investigations – routine examination of urine, culture & sensitivity of urine
5. Drink fruit juice and cranberry juice
6. Do not hold your urine. Urinate when you feel
I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question
Thank
1. Drink 4 – 5 liters of uncontaminated water
2. Continue levofloxacin as suggested
3. Syrup alkaline citrate 2 teaspoonful three times daily for 1 week
4. Investigations – routine examination of urine, culture & sensitivity of urine
5. Drink fruit juice and cranberry juice
6. Do not hold your urine. Urinate when you feel
I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question
Thank
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