What side effects may I notice from receiving Avelox?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

-allergic reactions like skin rash or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
-anxious
-bloody or watery diarrhea
-breathing problems
-confusion
-depressed mood
-fast, irregular heartbeat
-fever
-hallucination, loss of contact with reality
-joint, muscle, or tendon pain or swelling
-loss of memory
-pain, tingling, numbness in the hands or feet
-redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
-signs and symptoms of aortic dissection such as sudden chest, stomach, or back pain
-signs and symptoms of high blood sugar such as being more thirsty or hungry or having to urinate more than normal. You may also feel very tired or have blurry vision.
-signs and symptoms of low blood sugar such as feeling anxious; confusion; dizziness; increased hunger; unusually weak or tired; sweating; shakiness; cold; irritable; headache; blurred vision; fast heartbeat; loss of consciousness; pale skin
-suicidal thoughts or other mood changes
-sunburn
-unusually weak or tired

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

-diarrhea
-dizziness
-dry mouth
-headache
-nausea
-trouble sleeping

This list may not describe all possible side effects for Avelox. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.