What Causes Dizziness And Vomiting After Taking Levofloxacin?

Posted on Sat, 7 Nov 2015

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Question : Was diagnosed with Pneumonia 2 weeks ago, finished 10 days of Levofloxacin this past tuesday. Yesterday I had a bad dizzy spell where I almost vomited. Since then have had a few less severe spells, but still feel light headed continuously. What should I do

Answered by Dr. Divakara (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It's due to weakness.

Detailed Answer:
HI

Thanks for posting your query.

See, Pneumonia by itself can cause weakness and weakness can lead to dizziness. Also 10 days course of Levofloxacin can also cause weakness and dizziness.

I would recommend you to hydrate yourself more by drinking plenty of water, fruit juices and eat well.

Within 1-2 days you dizziness should subside. If it persists kindly revert back as you may require certain tests to be done then . But as of now , no need of any tests or medications.

Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarifications feel free to ask.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Divakara (31 hours later)

Felt better today, but the dizziness returned an hour ago. Very light headed.

Answered by Dr. Divakara (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can wait for a day more.

Detailed Answer:
HI

I still recommend you can wait for a day more . Take rest but move around a bit . Hydrate well .

If it still persists to be more then you need to consult doctor and get examined and may require certain tests also.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar