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Diagnosed Bronchitis. Blurred Vision With Clarithmycin. Sore Throat, Red Bumps In Mouth After Taking Levofloxacin. Side Effects?

I was diagnosed with bronchitis and prescribed clarithmycin. After one dose I experienced double and blurred vision. My doctor had me immediately discontinue the medication and within hours the symptoms subsided. the next day I started taking the prescribed replacement antibiotic levofloxacin. After five doses (1/day) I noticed that I had developed a sore upper mouth and throat especially upon swallowing. Looking at the area using a flashlight I discovered a large "crop" of small red bumps on the roof of my mouth, the back of my throat and the very inner edge of my lower lip. Am i having another "allergic" reaction to yet another antibiortic?
Mon, 10 Jun 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
The main side effect of LEVOFLOXACIN is vertigo, giddiness , nausea, sore mouth, gastritis, allergic reaction.
You are right this redness is due to levofloxacin.
Of course reaction is very mild degree.
For this redness get in antihistamine and that's all.
Within 2-3 tablets and within 2-3 days you will be fine.
Hope I have answered your question.
If further any question I will help.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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Diagnosed Bronchitis. Blurred Vision With Clarithmycin. Sore Throat, Red Bumps In Mouth After Taking Levofloxacin. Side Effects?

Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. The main side effect of LEVOFLOXACIN is vertigo, giddiness , nausea, sore mouth, gastritis, allergic reaction. You are right this redness is due to levofloxacin. Of course reaction is very mild degree. For this redness get in antihistamine and that s all. Within 2-3 tablets and within 2-3 days you will be fine. Hope I have answered your question. If further any question I will help. Good luck. Dr. HET