Levofloxacin and Gastroenteritis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gastroenteritis is reported as a side effect among people who take Levofloxacin (levofloxacin; sodium chloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lasix, and have Cardiac failure chronic.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gastroenteritis when taking Levofloxacin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15,872 people who have side effects when taking Levofloxacin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Levofloxacin?

Levofloxacin has active ingredients of levofloxacin; sodium chloride. It is often used in sinusitis. eHealthMe is studying from 16,335 Levofloxacin users. Check the latest studies of Levofloxacin.

What is Gastroenteritis?

Gastroenteritis (inflammation of stomach and intestine) is found to be associated with 1,346 drugs and 1,278 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gastroenteritis.

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On Aug, 28, 2026

15,872 people reported to have side effects when taking Levofloxacin.
Among them, 44 people (0.28%) have Gastroenteritis.

Could Levofloxacin cause Gastroenteritis?

Among these 44 people:

How long have people been on Levofloxacin when they have Gastroenteritis? *

What is the gender of people who have Gastroenteritis when taking Levofloxacin? *

female: 46.51 %
male: 53.49 %

What is the age of people who have Gastroenteritis when taking Levofloxacin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Levofloxacin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Gastroenteritis? *

Multi-Organ Failure (multisystem organ failure): 7 people, 15.91%
Nausea And Vomiting: 7 people, 15.91%
Infusion Related Reaction: 6 people, 13.64%
Diarrhea: 6 people, 13.64%
Fever: 6 people, 13.64%
Rhabdomyolysis (a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle tissue breaks down): 5 people, 11.36%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 5 people, 11.36%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 5 people, 11.36%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 5 people, 11.36%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 5 people, 11.36%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Cardiac Failure: 5 people, 11.36%
Cardiac Failure Chronic: 5 people, 11.36%
Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss): 4 people, 9.09%
Behcet's Syndrome (involves inflammation of the blood vessels): 4 people, 9.09%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 4 people, 9.09%
Keratitis (eye's cornea, the front part of the eye, becomes inflamed): 3 people, 6.82%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 3 people, 6.82%
Upper Respiratory Tract Inflammation: 3 people, 6.82%
Ingrowing Nail: 3 people, 6.82%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 2 people, 4.55%

* 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 levofloxacin; sodium chloride (the active ingredients of Levofloxacin) and Levofloxacin (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

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