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What Causes Swelling In The Arms And Legs After Taking Levaquin?

an allergic reaction to Leavquin. Three weeks ago one infectious disease Dr, thought it might be gout and put me on allopurinol 100mg, a day. Now the left foot and ankle continues to swell and both legs and arms started shedding skin. Advised to stay off it and it does go down but returns rge minute I am on it. What do you think? I am diagnosed with copd on 2 units oxygen for the past five years 24/7. developed a problem with my feet espcially the toes but like half turned red very painful and no Dr, has been able to treat it possibly around April 2016 I have had four hospital and 3 rehab stays on the April stay I
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Hello,

It is not related to Levaquin. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Swelling In The Arms And Legs After Taking Levaquin?

Hello, It is not related to Levaquin. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician