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Can Levofloxacin Be Taken While Planning For Pregnancy?

Posted on Tue, 12 Sep 2017

Question: I just started levofloxacin last night for 5 days for a uti. I am also trying to conceive. My period just ended on Monday and I should ovulate next Monday or Tuesday. Question is, is it safe to attempt or should I delay trying because of the antibiotic? My last day to take the antibiotic is this Saturday and shouldn't ovulate until the Monday or Tuesday after this, so about 2 days or so after.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No adverse effect

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Antibiotics or any drug have the adverse effect on the fetus only when the conception has occurred, and that will be after or around ovulation.
So, do not worry and take the antibiotics as advised till Saturday.
There is nothing to worry.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Thank you so much for your prompt reply. I wish my doctor was as prompt. That's good news to hear! I got an ovulation kit to keep track of ovulation, so just to confirm, as long as I ovulate after Saturday, then it's perfectly fine to keep trying, correct? Since Saturday is my last day to take levofloxacin?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Happy to help

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I am happy to have helped you.
Yes, you can take the antibiotic before ovulation and conception.
You can get back to me anytime for further queries by asking a direct question to me on this portal.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad