How to Reverse the Side Effects of Levaquin

Levaquin is a brand name for the generic antibiotic levofloxacin. It is part of a class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones, or quinolones, which include Cipro, Floxin, Noroxin and Trovan, according to MedicineNet.com. Like other categories of antibiotics, quinolones cause side effects. Although this particular class of antibiotic may be more likely to cause extreme adverse effects, such effects are reversible.

Things You'll Need

• Doctor or pharmacist consultation
• Xyrem
• Lioresal

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Instructions

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  Identify the symptom of the adverse physical reaction. The majority of side effects you could experience with antibiotic therapy occur from the eradication of beneficial bacteria in the intestine. Watch for gastrointestinal problems, such as nausea, diarrhea and stomach upset. As with any drug, allergic reactions are also possible.

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  Monitor yourself for unusual patterns of thought or a weakening of the legs. Fluoroquinolones have the ability to block gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors in the brain, says Suite101.com. GABA is a key inhibitory neurotransmitter. Fluoroquinolones work by increasing your brain's levels of GABA. The blocking action can cause a psychotic response. Fluoroquinolones can also weaken your tendons.

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  Seek immediate care if you believe your reaction is severe. Contact 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room, urgent care center or walk-in physicians' office. Seek care immediately if you experience anxiety, cognitive problems, muscle weakness and fatigue, tremor, neurological symptoms, cardiac arrhythmia, hearing loss or systemic pain.

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  Contact the prescribing physician and report mild reactions. Your doctor may prescribe Xyrem or Lioresal to reverse the effects of the Levaquin.