Unusual Levaquin Side Affects
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I have been on Levaquin quite a lot over the last few years due to chronic bronchitis and sinus infections. I have, in addition to, muscle and nerve pain, have had some unusual issues and wonder if they are related to the Levaquin. I have noticed my lips are somewhat swollen and burning; additionally, my vagina feels like it is on fire as well. My face itches but no rash. I have been on Levaquin, since last fall, 2 months straight of 500mg per day to clear sinus infection. Then this winter I was on it 3 times for 10 days and once again last month for 10 days. I don't think it is really helping me and I know I am having problems from it. I had nose surgery 4 years ago and contracted MRSA after it. Since then they always put me on Levaquin. What alternative are there? Also, no one ever takes a blood test, so I wonder if I have a fungus instead of a bacterial infection?
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Oddly enough I have had no discharge. I did use an over the counter yeast infection treatment and it did seem to help some. I wonder though about the sinus issues. I have not had the usual green and yellow mucus from my sinuses; however, what I do have is thick and white and smells. I am going to a new doctor later this week and hope to get better answers. Thank you for your comments.
The symptoms you've described of both oral and vaginal issues lead me to think that you might have developed a yeast infection. Many antibiotics can cause that, as a side effect, because they kill off both good and bad bacteria.
Other side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea.
If you do have a yeast infection, you'll need an antifungal medication to treat it. Have you had any vaginal discharge?
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