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What Causes Severe Leg Pain While On Levofloxacin?

i have been taken a 500 once aday for seven days levofloxacin but today i am having a lot of leg pain pretty bad pain what should i do my doctor office is close until monday nov 30th can i take any pain pill for this its pretty bad thank you col ken durham
Mon, 21 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe leg pain while on Levofloxacin . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case the symptoms are probably due to levofloxacin as its side effects . This medicine known to cause pain, inflammation, or swelling in the calves of the legs, shoulders, or hands as its side effects . So i would suggest you to consult your doctor and discuss the condition with him . Doctor may alter the dose or prescribe substitute . For now apply warm compresses to leg and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Leg Pain While On Levofloxacin?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe leg pain while on Levofloxacin . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case the symptoms are probably due to levofloxacin as its side effects . This medicine known to cause pain, inflammation, or swelling in the calves of the legs, shoulders, or hands as its side effects . So i would suggest you to consult your doctor and discuss the condition with him . Doctor may alter the dose or prescribe substitute . For now apply warm compresses to leg and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari