There is a lot of information about the prescription medication Levaquin
® (
levofloxacin) that you should be aware of before starting treatment. As with all antibiotics, it is important to finish your entire prescription, even if you start to feel better. Stopping Levaquin too soon could lead to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
This medication comes in the form of tablets, an oral solution (liquid), and an injection. It is usually taken once a day. You can take the tablets with or without food, but the oral solution must be taken at least one hour before or two hours after a meal. Levaquin can be taken at any time of the day; however, be sure to take it at the same time each day to make sure there is approximately 24 hours between doses.
Levaquin may cause a number of side effects. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience problems. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. Serious side effects are less common. Some of the common reactions to Levaquin include, but are not limited to:
(To learn more about this drug, click Levaquin. This article offers more information on this medication, including details on how the antibiotic works and what you should be aware of before starting treatment.)
