Levaquin and Caecitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Caecitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Levaquin (levofloxacin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Synthroid, and have Bleeding disorders.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Caecitis when taking Levaquin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 54,998 people who have side effects when taking Levaquin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Levaquin?

Levaquin has active ingredients of levofloxacin. It is often used in sinusitis. eHealthMe is studying from 56,638 Levaquin users. Check the latest studies of Levaquin.

What is Caecitis?

Caecitis (inflammation of the cecum) is found to be associated with 147 drugs and 366 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Caecitis.

On Nov, 18, 2025

54,998 people reported to have side effects when taking Levaquin.
Among them, 17 people (0.03%) have Caecitis.

Among these 17 people:

What is the gender of people who have Caecitis when taking Levaquin? *

female: 41.18 %
male: 58.82 %

What is the age of people who have Caecitis when taking Levaquin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Levaquin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Caecitis? *

Hyponatremia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration): 13 people, 76.47%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 8 people, 47.06%
Acute Kidney Failure: 8 people, 47.06%
Rashes (redness): 8 people, 47.06%
Hypophosphataemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of phosphate in the blood): 8 people, 47.06%
Fungal Infection: 7 people, 41.18%
Electrolyte Imbalance: 7 people, 41.18%
Encephalitis Post Measles (inflammation of the brain- post measles infection): 7 people, 41.18%
Erythropoiesis Abnormal: 7 people, 41.18%
Fall: 7 people, 41.18%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 8 people, 47.06%
Rashes (redness): 8 people, 47.06%
Neck Pain: 8 people, 47.06%
Nausea And Vomiting: 8 people, 47.06%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 47.06%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 8 people, 47.06%
Blood Count Abnormal: 8 people, 47.06%
Bleeding Disorders: 8 people, 47.06%
Testicular Oedema (swelling of testes): 1 person, 5.88%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 1 person, 5.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Bhuvan KC, ALrasheedy AA, Ibrahim MI, "A case report from Nepalese community pharmacy on levofloxacin induced severe abdominal pain", Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2013 Jul .
MITTAL V, ARCHANA D, GUPTA A, SRIVASTAV U, CHANDRA V, SAXENA A, AGRAWAL P, "Aphasia: a Rarest Complication with a Well Known Drug Levofloxacin", Medical Science, 2013 Jan .
Bhuvan KC, ALrasheedy AA, Ibrahim MI, "A case report from Nepalese community pharmacy on levofloxacin induced severe abdominal pain", Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2013 Jul .
MITTAL V, ARCHANA D, GUPTA A, SRIVASTAV U, CHANDRA V, SAXENA A, AGRAWAL P, "Aphasia: a Rarest Complication with a Well Known Drug Levofloxacin", Medical Science, 2013 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on levofloxacin (the active ingredients of Levaquin) and Levaquin (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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