These medications have a low pH when dissolved in solution, such as saliva, and cause transient esophageal injury that heals after withdrawal
Along with its needed effects, levofloxacin (the active ingredient contained in Levaquin) may cause some unwanted effects
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Common side effects are rash, intestinal gas, vaginal itching or discharge, headache, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
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Medicines and dietary supplements that may increase acid reflux and worsen GERD include: Anticholinergics, such as oxybutynin, prescribed for overactive bladder
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Abdominal pain
heartburn
Heartburn is typically a burning sensation in the chest but there are other signs or symptoms that may also comes along with it
Diuretics reduce the amount of water and salt in the body by increasing urination, and are known to cause dry mouth
Though acid-reducing medications do not cause significant side effects, antibiotics may kill off Try to cut back on foods and drinks known to cause acid reflux and burping
According to the CDC, almost half of outpatient antibiotic prescriptions are unnecessary
However, it can be life-threatening if not treated properly and may even lead to esophageal cancer — a disease that affects 20,000 Americans each year
I've just started to feel a bit better from an awful bout of reflux and I'm worried Yes, it is possible for frequent or severe acid reflux to cause sore patches, or lesions, in the mouth
Symptoms include: Sore throat; sometimes persistent, sometimes worse in the morning
It works by killing the bacteria and preventing their growth
pain, swelling, or redness in the joints
Levofloxacin is also used to treat and prevent plague (including pneumonic and septicemic plague)
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I would recommend that you take the Levaquin with dinner tonight (it is supposed to be taken with food) and then enjoy the evening with your husband so you can both monitor your symptoms
In rare cases, doxycycline can cause a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)