Ofloxacin Side Effects

Possible side effects of ofloxacin are listed below. Tell your doctor if these side effects are severe or persist after a few days:

• Stomach pain or stomach cramps
• Gas or bloating
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Loss of appetite
• Change in taste
• Unusual tiredness
• Dry mouth
• Pale skin
• Vaginal pain, itching, or swelling

Ofloxacin can also cause more serious side effects. Contact your doctor for medical advice immediately or get emergency medical attention if you develop the following symptoms:

• Watery, bloody, or foul-smelling diarrhea that can occur with or without fever, and stomach cramps (this can occur up to 2 months or more after antibiotic treatment)
• Skin rash, hives, itching, peeling, or blistering
• Swelling of the face, eyes, lips, mouth, throat, hands, lower legs, ankles, or feet
• Throat tightness
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Hoarseness
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, light-colored stools
• Excessive thirst or hunger, sweating, shakiness, trembling, fluttering heartbeat, pale skin, frequent urination, anxiety
• Persistent or worsening cough
• Sudden chest, back, or abdominal pain
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Fainting or loss of consciousness

The above list may not include all the potential adverse effects of ofloxacin. Contact your healthcare professional if the side effects are unusual or severe or if they do not get better over time. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Ofloxacin Overdose: In case of an overdose, call your doctor immediately. You can also call your local poison control center or the national poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If a person cannot be awakened, has trouble breathing, has collapsed, or has had a seizure, call 911. Possible signs and symptoms of a ofloxacin overdose may include dizziness, drowsiness, hot or cold flushing, facial numbness or swelling, nausea, slurred speech, and confusion.

Source: FDA