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What Causes Pain In Shin While On Levofloxacin For Sinus Congestion?

I am 82 yrrs old Have had congestion for quite a while, also sinus problems. Was presc. Levoflaxin in Feb. Cond is back. mucus and severe cough. Starte Levo again and have been advised not to take it by a nurse, She had severe reaction s and on the first go round I had some shin pain. 750 mgs pill form again I have been taking pill for three days this time.Is there grave problems with tendon , pain?
Wed, 6 May 2015
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Levofloxacin and the other members of this drug family can be associated with inflammation of the tendons.

In many persons, this pain is only temporary and lasts up to a few weeks.

It would be best to avoid this class of drug in the future.

Sinus symptoms are often precipitated by allergic reactions to some agent which may be environmental (dust, pollen, animal dander, smoke), or food, drink, soaps etc.
If you can determine the source and reduce your exposure , this would help.

If this is not possible then the use of oral antihistamines, decongestants and topical steroid nasal sprays may be helpful for you.
Examples of topical sprays are nasocort, nasonext, flonase, avamys, rhinocort.

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What Causes Pain In Shin While On Levofloxacin For Sinus Congestion?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Levofloxacin and the other members of this drug family can be associated with inflammation of the tendons. In many persons, this pain is only temporary and lasts up to a few weeks. It would be best to avoid this class of drug in the future. Sinus symptoms are often precipitated by allergic reactions to some agent which may be environmental (dust, pollen, animal dander, smoke), or food, drink, soaps etc. If you can determine the source and reduce your exposure , this would help. If this is not possible then the use of oral antihistamines, decongestants and topical steroid nasal sprays may be helpful for you. Examples of topical sprays are nasocort, nasonext, flonase, avamys, rhinocort. I hope this helps