What Foods To Avoid While Taking 500mg X Ten Days

Posted on Mon, 29 Apr 2019

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Question : what foods to avoid while taking 500mg x ten days and hopefully my taste will return shortly thereafter, and somewhat dry mouth will go away . haven't run any fever the past two days.

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Avoid caffeine and calcium supplements

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

There are not many foods banned while on levaquin.
You should avoid caffeine and calcium supplements that and also diary products rich in calcium. Eat them at least 4 hours before levaquin because they interfere with absorption.
Take lots of water.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (23 hours later)

what about some loss of taste - how omg to recuperate

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You may need a week to recuperate taste

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
You will recuperate the loss of taste gradually as you get cured for pneumonia and congestion and also as you finish usage of levofloxacine. You may need a week or so.
Nasal congestion and also inflammation of mucosal lining of mouth and throat contribute to loos of taste. Also levaquin can cause loss of taste.
To recuperate taste do:
Keep hydrated
Use sugar-fee chewing gum
Usage of antihistamines or decongestants can help.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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