Levofloxacin and Neurogenic bladder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Neurogenic bladder is reported as a side effect among people who take Levofloxacin (levofloxacin; sodium chloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Zometa, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Neurogenic bladder 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 Neurogenic bladder?

Neurogenic bladder (the normal function of the bladder is to store and empty urine in a coordinated, controlled fashion) is found to be associated with 466 drugs and 570 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Neurogenic bladder.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

eHealthMe runs one of the largest post-marketing drug safety studies in the world. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Our data-driven phase IV clinical trials have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Tools to study our phase IV findings are available to the public, anonymous and free >>>.

On Aug, 27, 2026

15,872 people reported to have side effects when taking Levofloxacin.
Among them, 16 people (0.1%) have Neurogenic bladder.

Could Levofloxacin cause Neurogenic bladder?

Among these 16 people:

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

female: 31.25 %
male: 68.75 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Levofloxacin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Neurogenic bladder? *

Constipation: 13 people, 81.25%
Urinary Retention (the inability to completely or partially empty the bladder): 12 people, 75.00%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 11 people, 68.75%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 11 people, 68.75%
Pain: 8 people, 50.00%
Weight Decreased: 8 people, 50.00%
Urine Output Decreased: 8 people, 50.00%
Haematuria (presence of blood in urine): 7 people, 43.75%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 7 people, 43.75%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 7 people, 43.75%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 6 people, 37.50%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 12.50%

* 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).

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