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I have a history with esophagitis on top of stomach problems. I ve been placed on leviquin and today I m having inflammation and spasm attacks in the esophagus. I ve only been taking it for three days now. I have liquid donnatol which helps fairly fast with the spasms. Is leviquin in the class of Nsaids because I can take none. Does the med have a bad rap for inflammation?? I do see that it can cause nausea and vomiting, but I don t have that. Other factors that usually flare it up haven t been used unless Crystal Light lemonade can result in the same harm as it does with regular lemons.
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Levaquin is not an NSAID. It is an antibiotic of fluoroquinolone group used to treat many medical conditions. It is the side effect profile of Levaquin to cause mucosa inflammation of esophagus, stomach or intestine. I would recommend to stop its further dose consumption and consult office of your consultant for further guidelines.
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Does Levaquin Cause Inflammation?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Levaquin is not an NSAID. It is an antibiotic of fluoroquinolone group used to treat many medical conditions. It is the side effect profile of Levaquin to cause mucosa inflammation of esophagus, stomach or intestine. I would recommend to stop its further dose consumption and consult office of your consultant for further guidelines. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.