Levaquin

Levaquin (levofloxacin) is an efficient medication that helps your body to fight off the infection by slowing down the multiplication of bacteria. Continue taking Levaquin even if your condition seems to have improved significantly. Improved symptoms may not mean the bacteria have been completely cleared out, so if you stop the treatment a relapse of infection is possible. Oral steroids, blood thinners, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) and insulin or diabetes medication are some of the things you need to mention when asking your doctor for a prescription. These groups of medications have been reported to interfere with Levaquin, and your health care provider may decide you need some additional tests to be done to establish the effectiveness of your treatment. While certain mild side effects do not need to be reported, as they are most likely to go away soon (mild skin itching, headache, vaginal itching and discharge, muscle pain, insomnia, restlessness, nausea, nightmares, diarrhea or constipation), make sure you call your health care provider immediately if you notice any of the following serious side effects of Levaquin: watery or bloody diarrhea, fast heartbeat, seizure, joint swelling, jaundice, unusual weakness, decreased urination, hallucinations, dizziness, fainting, sudden joint pain, depression and unusual behavior, pale skin. Levaquin has been reported to make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. You should avoid exposure to the direct sunlight or make sure you wear protective clothes for your skin to be covered properly.