What Causes Headache After Using Ofloxacin Ear Drops?

Posted on Tue, 22 Sep 2015

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Question : I have been getting ofloxin ear drops for about 6 days following a very painful ear ache in the middle of the night . I am wondering if a side effect would be headaches. I am 93, in good health and never have headaches , whar side effects should I expect from these drops/ Thank you for your advice...\
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Answered by Dr. Luchuo Engelbert Bain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Headache is a known side effect of drug. If it worsens , might need to stop

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query

I understand how disturbing this could be. Headache is a known common side effect of this drug. when mild, patients are advised to take the drug till the end of the treatment course since it is very effective to treat such infections.

In case headaches get really worse, drug might have to be stopped and we look for alternatives.

I think the drug can explain the headaches. other causes of headache however, like headache linked directly to the ear ache itself need to be checked.

kind regards as I wish you the best of health

Dr Bain

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