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Side Effects of Vigamox Eye Drops

Vigamox eye drops are a special preparation of an antibiotic called moxifloxacin. Moxifloxacin is a form of fluoroquinolone, which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. As a result, it can be used to attack many different types of bacterial infections. Vigamox eye drops are one of the few approved uses of moxifloxacin in the United States, and it is the only form that is approved for use in children.

  1. Side Effects Specific to Eye Drops

    • Vigamox eye drops have some fairly mild side effects that are due to the way the eye drops are prepared. The most common side effects are redness of the eyes, itchiness and blurring of vision. Other side effects include watering of the eyes, dryness and eye pain. These side effects will usually subside within 24 hours after the treatment has been halted

    Vigamox Allergies

    • Some people may have an allergic reaction to Vigamox eye drops. The earliest symptom is swelling of the eye. Other symptoms of an allergic reaction can include a rash, dizziness, swelling of the fingers and hands, itching (aside from the eye area) and trouble breathing. These are serious symptoms and, if experienced, require immediate cessation of Vigamox eye drops.

    Mild Fluroquinolone Symptoms

    • The mildest (and most common) side effects from fluoroquinolone use is trouble in the gastrointestinal system. These symptoms include nausea and diarrhea, with occasional vomiting. These side effects usually go away within a few days of the treatment being stopped.

    Neurological Side Effects

    • Fluoroquinolones can cause serious side effects in the central nervous system. These can manifest themselves in a wide variety of ways; patients experiencing fluoroquinolone neurological side effects may develop extreme anxiety and panic attacks, hallucinations, vertigo, delirium, psychosis and problems with all five senses. These side effects can occur either due to an overdose or from regular therapeutic use.

    Muscle Side Effects

    • Fluoroquinolones can also affect the musculoskeletal system. The mildest side effects include muscle pain, called fibromyalgia. A more serious side effect, though also less common, is tendon damage. Fluoroquinolones can, in high doses, cause tendon damage, which can ultimately lead to rupture of the Achilles tendon.

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