Pharmacist Tips
Levofloxacin Tips from Pharmacists
Take levofloxacin exactly as prescribed. Do not change the dose, dosing frequency, or treatment duration without your doctor’s approval.
Finish the prescribed course of levofloxacin even if your symptoms are better.
You can take levofloxacin tablets with or without food. However, if you develop nausea or stomach upset, taking levofloxacin with food might help.
Use a dose-measuring device such as a cup or syringe to measure liquid medicine.
You should take the liquid medicine at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing while on levofloxacin.
Tell your doctor if you develop sudden pain in a tendon, muscle weakness, inability to bear weight on an affected part of your body, or hear a snapping sound (these could be signs of tendon problems such as tendinitis or tendon rupture).
Stay well hydrated while on levaquin to lower your risk of kidney problems.
If you have diabetes, talk to your doctor about how often you should monitor blood glucose levels during levofloxacin treatment.
Take levofloxacin at least 2 hours away from antacids and sucralfate.
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