Levaquin â Side-Effects, Safety and Recall Information

		According to the FDA,  Levaquin®* may cause side-effects. If you experience any of the following side-effects, call your doctor immediately: · skin rash · itching · hives · difficulty breathing or swallowing · swelling of the face or throat · yellowing of the skin or eyes · dark urine · pale or dark stools · blood in urine · pain, inflammation, or rupture of a tendon · rapid, irregular, or pounding heartbeats

*Levaquin® is marketed by Merck as a treatment for bronchitis, sinus infections, pneumonia, and urinary tract infections. The active ingredient is levofloxacin.

Disclaimer: The information presented here is not meant to be medical advice nor to act as a substitute for medical advice. Serious side-effects, including death, could result if one were to take any prescription medicine without the supervision of a physician.

Copyright 2003, Thomas Manaugh, PhD