I have been prescribed Levofloxacin by my doctor for a chest infection. However after taking it for a few days I started to develop pain in my calf which developed into tendonitis of the ankles. Is this a side effect of Levofloxacin?

Levofloxacin belongs to a group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones and tendonitis is one of the common side effects of this group of antibiotics. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) advise that ‘treatment should be discontinued at the first signs of a serious adverse reaction, including tendon pain or inflammation’. Therefore, you should stop taking the antibiotics and see a doctor if you experience tendonitis. You will receive an alternative antibiotic treatment.

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A few people do experience tendonitis during and after they have taken Levaquin. Tendonitis is a known side effect of Levaquin. In these situations, if the symptoms don’t resolve then please see your doctor.