I am a type 2 diabetic taking Lantus, Actos, & glucophage. I experienced high blood sugars after beginning a prescription of Levaquin. Later, I think I remember reading that Levaquin should not be prescribed for diabetics, but my Dr. says it should not be a problem. Does anyone ...
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Levaquin, Tequine,
Vicki M
Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at 11:17 AM
Hi Ida,
There is a suggestion that antibiotics in the floxacin family (Cipro, Levaquin, Avelox, etc) do cause changes in blood sugars. There is also a suggestion that Tequin can cause false positive diabetes diagnoses. My mother who has been diabetic for more years than I can rememeber was told by her Endo that she could not take Levaquin after she had a bad spell one time. Is there an alternative to the levaquin you can take to see if that is the cause?
Gretchen Becker also has an article about Lantus here where she discusses the highs and very lows of the medication.
I can tell you from personal experience that Actos was not a success with regard to me. Not only did my blood sugars remain high, but I had rapid weight gain, edema, my knees and ankles ached constantly and finally I told my doctor I was going off the medicine. It could be a problem for you too.
Ultimately, you should always ask your doctor about it, and if you don't believe your doctor will be helpful, then find another doctor! You might try asking the pharmacist too.
Good luck and let us know how you are doing!
Vicki M
Hi Ida,
There is a suggestion that antibiotics in the floxacin family (Cipro, Levaquin, Avelox, etc) do cause changes in blood sugars. There is also a suggestion that Tequin can cause false positive diabetes diagnoses. My mother who has been diabetic for more years than I can rememeber was told by her Endo that she could not take Levaquin after she had a bad spell one time. Is there an alternative to the levaquin you can take to see if that is the cause?
Gretchen Becker also has an article about Lantus here where she discusses the highs and very lows of the medication.
I can tell you from personal experience that Actos was not a success with regard to me. Not only did my blood sugars remain high, but I had rapid weight gain, edema, my knees and ankles ached constantly and finally I told my doctor I was going off the medicine. It could be a problem for you too.
Ultimately, you should always ask your doctor about it, and if you don't believe your doctor will be helpful, then find another doctor! You might try asking the pharmacist too.
Good luck and let us know how you are doing!
Vicki M