HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Body Pain While On Levaquin?

For the last five days I have been taking levaquin 500 mg one time a day prescribed by a doctor for a sinus infection. The last two days i have really bad pain in every movable part of my body. I am a 67year old female with no diagnosed arthritis. What do you think?
Mon, 18 Jan 2016
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Dear Ma'am, Hi
I can understand your concern for the safety of Levaquin.
It seems to be due to side effect of Levaquin.

Used as an antibiotic to treat bacterial infection Levaquin (Levofloxacin), although less common but it can cause serious side effects like tendonitis and even rupture of tendons resulting in sudden pain, snapping or popping sound, swelling, tenderness, stiffness, or loss of movement in any of your joints.
You are advised to consult your treating doctor to use and alternate but a safer antibiotic to treat the infection you are suffering from.
Hope this answers your query.
A feed back is appreciated.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Body Pain While On Levaquin?

Dear Ma am, Hi I can understand your concern for the safety of Levaquin. It seems to be due to side effect of Levaquin. Used as an antibiotic to treat bacterial infection Levaquin (Levofloxacin), although less common but it can cause serious side effects like tendonitis and even rupture of tendons resulting in sudden pain, snapping or popping sound, swelling, tenderness, stiffness, or loss of movement in any of your joints. You are advised to consult your treating doctor to use and alternate but a safer antibiotic to treat the infection you are suffering from. Hope this answers your query. A feed back is appreciated.