How Should I Take Generic Levaquin?

Take this medication as directed by your physician. Follow the complete prescription and do not stop administration when you start feeling better halfway through your recommended schedule. Once the administration of Generic Levaquin is stopped too soon, the infection can come back. This drug may be taken during or in between meal times. This drug should not be taken within two hours of taking other medications, such as iron supplements, multivitamins with zinc, ulcer medications, and antacids.

What Should I Tell My Doctor Before Taking This Medication?

Generic Levaquin may interact with other drugs; therefore, be ready to tell your doctor if you are taking other types of medications or antibiotics. Similarly, tell your doctor if you have a history of allergic reaction to Generic Levaquin or any of its ingredients. Moreover, tell your doctor if you suspect or are certain that you are pregnant or if you are nursing a baby. Generic Levaquin can appear in mother's milk and can have harsh effects on an infant.

Furthermore, if you are suffering from any of the following conditions, it is also advisable to inform your attending physician:

• Low potassium in the blood
• Tendon problems
• Myasthenia gravis or any disease that cause muscle weakness
• Kidney problems
• History of irregular heartbeat, such as QT prolongation, in your family
• Nerve problems, such as tingling sensation, burning sensation, or numbness in the arms, legs, or feet
• History of seizures
• Liver problems
• Hallucinations
• Anxiety and depression
• Sleep problems
• Changes in mood behavior and other central nervous system problems

What Should I Watch For When Using This Medicine?

Refrain from driving or operating any machinery when you are under this medication. Generic Levaquin is known to affect alertness and may make you dizzy and lightheaded. It will also help if you reduce your exposure to the sun during daytime as your skin may become more vulnerable to light due to Generic Levaquin intake. Also avoid tanning beds and sunlamps.

Drug Interactions

Generic Levaquin may interact with the following medications:

• Blood thinners, such as warfarin
• Insulin or diabetes medicine taken by mouth
• Diuretics
• Sucralfate
• Didanosine
• Steroids
• Antacids
• Multivitamins containing aluminum or magnesium, iron, or zinc
• Theophylline
• Tricyclic antidepressants
• Sotalol and other medicines that control heart rate or heart rhythm
• Ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs
• Risperidone and other anti-psychotic medicines

Side Effects.

There are several side effects associated with the intake of Generic Levaquin. Some of the most common are headaches, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, and difficulty in sleeping. Less common side effects include abnormal vision, abnormal dreams, aggressiveness, and abdominal pain. Some patients may also suffer from severe side effects, such as nerve damage in the arms, hands, and legs; fainting; serious heart rate changes; intestinal infection; changes in blood sugar; central nervous system problems; damage to the liver; and serious allergic reactions, which may be characterized by swollen lips, tongue, or face as well as hives, tightness of throat, skin rashes, and trouble in swallowing to name a few.

Storage.

Store this medication at room temperature away from heat and moisture.