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Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Floxin Oral

Precautions and Side Effects


Generic Name: OFLOXACIN - ORAL
Pronounced: (oh-FLOX-uh-sin)

Floxin Oral Side Effects

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Upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, or trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

  • sunburn-like skin reaction (sun sensitivity)
  • shaking
  • mental/mood changes (e.g., nervousness, confusion, hallucinations, rare thoughts of suicide)


Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

  • severe/persistent headache
  • vision problems
  • hearing changes
  • unsteadiness
  • seizures
  • persistent nausea/vomiting
  • stomach/abdominal pain
  • yellowing eyes/skin
  • dark urine
  • unusual tiredness
  • easy bruising/bleeding
  • signs of a new infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat)
  • unusual change in the amount of urine


Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

  • severe dizziness
  • fainting
  • fast/irregular heartbeat


Ofloxacin may rarely cause serious nerve problems that may be reversible if identified and treated early. Seek immediate medical attention if you develop any of the following symptoms:

  • pain/numbness/burning/tingling/weakness in any part of the body
  • changes in how you sense touch/pain/temperature/body position/vibration


This medication may rarely cause tendon damage (e.g., tendonitis, tendon rupture) during or after treatment. Stop exercising, rest, and seek immediate medical attention if you develop joint/muscle/tendon pain or swelling.

This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition (pseudomembranous colitis) due to a type of resistant bacteria. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has stopped. Do not use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain medications if you have any of the following symptoms because these products may make them worse. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop:

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