Floxin and Itching - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Itching is reported as a side effect among people who take Floxin (ofloxacin), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Allopurinol, and have Otitis externa.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Itching when taking Floxin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,723 people who have side effects when taking Floxin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Floxin?

Floxin has active ingredients of ofloxacin. eHealthMe is studying from 1,737 Floxin users. Check the latest studies of Floxin.

What is Itching?

Itching is found to be associated with 3,210 drugs and 4,532 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Itching.

On Jul, 05, 2026

1,723 people reported to have side effects when taking Floxin.
Among them, 49 people (2.84%) have Itching.

Among these 49 people:

How long have people been on Floxin when they have Itching? *

What is the gender of people who have Itching when taking Floxin? *

female: 78.26 %
male: 21.74 %

What is the age of people who have Itching when taking Floxin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Floxin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Itching? *

Confusion: 5 people, 10.20%
Reading Disorder (problem in areas of the brain that help interpret language): 4 people, 8.16%
Swelling Face: 4 people, 8.16%
Difficulty In Walking: 4 people, 8.16%
Dizziness: 4 people, 8.16%
Burning Sensation: 4 people, 8.16%
Face Oedema (swelling of face): 4 people, 8.16%
Lip Swelling: 3 people, 6.12%
Ruptured Eardrum (tear in eardrum): 3 people, 6.12%
Weakness: 3 people, 6.12%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Otitis Media (inflammation of the middle ear): 2 people, 4.08%
Otitis Externa (external ear infection): 2 people, 4.08%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 1 person, 2.04%
Pain: 1 person, 2.04%
Otitis (ear infection): 1 person, 2.04%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 2.04%
Hepatitis C: 1 person, 2.04%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 1 person, 2.04%
Diabetes: 1 person, 2.04%
Dermatitis Atopic (inflammatory, chronically relapsing, non-contagious and pruritic skin disorder): 1 person, 2.04%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ofloxacin (the active ingredients of Floxin) and Floxin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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