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What Are The Side Effects Of Levofloxacin?
My sister (age 96) was prescribed levofloxacin for a recurring bladder infection and she has afib and other issues. When she read all the side effects, she was concerned about even taking it. How risky is it for someone of her age with heart issues? YYYY@YYYY
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
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it should not be used as it causes atrial fibrilation heart patients ... antiboitics should be used careful
in such parients. Levofloxacin is associated with an increased risk of tendon problems. These include pain, swelling, inflammation, and possible breakage of tendons. The risk of tendon problems is greater in patients who are older than 60 years old, patients who take corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), and in those who have received kidney, heart, or lung transplants
in such parients. Levofloxacin is associated with an increased risk of tendon problems. These include pain, swelling, inflammation, and possible breakage of tendons. The risk of tendon problems is greater in patients who are older than 60 years old, patients who take corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), and in those who have received kidney, heart, or lung transplants
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