I took Levofloxacin for a sinus infection, and my legs became sore. Should I ask for another antibiotic?
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I have been prescribed Levaquin 500 mg (Levofloxacin) for sinus infection, and I am scared to have a heart problem or tendon rupture. I took Levaquin 750 mg one time, and my legs became sore. Should I ask for another antibiotic?
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Do not take Levofloxacin (Levaquin). The benefit of Levaquin is that it covers atypical organisms. The same benefit can also be obtained from macrolide antibiotics like Azithromycin (Azithrocin). If you get a heart problem with Levaquin, I would suggest getting an ECG (electrocardiogram) to rule out any QT prolongation. Amoxicillin with Clavulanic acid (Augmentin) or 2nd generation Cephalosporins will be a good option for sinus infection.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
I am allergic to Penicillins, and I do not have any heart problems. I have taken Levaquin before, and I am just nervous about taking it now because of harmful side effects. Are there any other antibiotics I could take?
Hello,
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True, it is sometimes difficult to tolerate Quinolones. Your concern is valid if you have noticed leg sore in the past after taking Levaquin (Levofloxacin), and I will not suggest it. If you are allergic to Penicillins, do not take Amoxycillin (Amoxil); go for 2nd generation Cephalosporins. They do have a close structure to Penicillins. A Doxycycline (Doryx) is a good option just to avoid direct sun exposure.
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