Special information on Levaquin

The possibility that Generic Levaquin 750 mg might harm a developing baby has not been ruled out.

Generic Levaquin 750 mg should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit outweighs the possible risk. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Generic Levaquin 750 mg is likely to appear in breast milk and could harm a nursing infant. Generic Levaquin 750 mg is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to stop nursing until your treatment is finished.

In rare cases, Generic Levaquin 750 mg has caused convulsions and other nervous disorders. If you develop any warning signs of a nervous reaction—ranging from restlessness and tremors to depression and hallucinations—stop taking Generic Levaquin 750 mg and call your doctor.

Generic Levaquin 750 mg may cause dizziness or light-headedness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you. Hypersensitivity to quinolone antibiotics can, in rare instances, lead to severe illnesses ranging from blood disorders to liver or kidney failure.

The first sign of a developing problem is often a rash; so you should stop taking Generic Levaquin 750 mg and check with your doctor when any type of skin disorder appears. Remember, too, that an immediate allergic reaction is also a possibility (see Most important fact about this drug). A case of diarrhea during Generic Levaquin 750 mg therapy could signal development of the potentially dangerous condition known as pseudomembranous colitis, an inflammation of the bowel. Call your doctor for treatment at the first sign of a problem. Stop taking Generic Levaquin 750 mg, avoid exercise, and call your doctor if you develop pain, inflammation, or a rupture in a tendon. Quinolone antibiotics have been known to cause tendon rupture during and after therapy. The danger of this is greater when quinolones are combined with steroid medications, especially among older adults.

In rare cases, Generic Levaquin 750 mg has been known to cause heartbeat irregularities. Avoid Generic Levaquin 750 mg, if you are taking other medications that can change the heartbeat, or if you have a condition that predisposes you to this problem, such as a weak heart, a slow heartbeat, or low potassium.

If you have a kidney condition, make sure the doctor is aware of it. Your Generic Levaquin 750 mg dosage may need to be lowered