• Levaquin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Levaquin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics.

How should you take this medication?

• Take levaquin with a full glass of water. Drink several extra glasses of fluid each day to prevent crystals from forming in the urine.
   
• Take Levaquin on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
   
• Take this medication at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking any medications containing calcium, magnesium or aluminum.
   
• Take your complete prescription exactly as directed, even if you begin to feel better. If you stop taking levaquin too soon, the infection may come back.
   
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

General Precautions with Levaquin

• Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to it,or to other quinolones such as ciprofloxacin, gatifloxacin, gemifloxacin, or moxifloxacin.
   
• Levaquin will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.
   
• Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 18 years old. Levofloxacin may interfere with bone development in a child.
   
• This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy, use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery.
   
• This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths or sunlamps.

What are the possible side effects of Lamictal ?

• Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
   
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: chest pain, change in the amount of urine, dark urine, clay-colored stools, easy bruising or bleeding, fainting, fast/irregular heartbeat,  persistent nausea/vomiting, persistent sore throat or fever, seizures, unusual fatigue, yellowing eyes or skin.