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What Causes Night Terrors After Intake Of Metronidazole?
I was prescribed Metronidazole 500 MG 3 times a day, and Levofloxacin 500MF once a day. 2nd night after taking medications I had night terrors, Horrible nonexistent figures etc.. Every time I would close my eyes doze off the it would happen again. which one of my meds are causing this.
Tue, 28 May 2019
Hello,
Levofloxacin is known to rarely have this side effect, which includes abnormal dreams and nightmares. Metronidazole is not known to have this effect, so I would say it is coming from the Levofloxacin. Depending on why you are taking it and how much longer you have, it may be best to tell your doctor so that it can be switched with another antibiotic.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Aaron Branch, General & Family Physician
Levofloxacin is known to rarely have this side effect, which includes abnormal dreams and nightmares. Metronidazole is not known to have this effect, so I would say it is coming from the Levofloxacin. Depending on why you are taking it and how much longer you have, it may be best to tell your doctor so that it can be switched with another antibiotic.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Aaron Branch, General & Family Physician
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