Levofloxacin and Neuropathy - peripheral - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Neuropathy - peripheral is reported as a side effect among people who take Levofloxacin (levofloxacin; sodium chloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Velcade, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Neuropathy - peripheral 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 Neuropathy - peripheral?

Neuropathy - peripheral (surface nerve damage) is found to be associated with 710 drugs and 1,006 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Neuropathy - peripheral.

On Jul, 08, 2026

15,872 people reported to have side effects when taking Levofloxacin.
Among them, 23 people (0.14%) have Neuropathy - peripheral.

Could Levofloxacin cause Neuropathy - peripheral?

Among these 23 people:

How long have people been on Levofloxacin when they have Neuropathy - peripheral? *

What is the gender of people who have Neuropathy - peripheral when taking Levofloxacin? *

female: 56.52 %
male: 43.48 %

What is the age of people who have Neuropathy - peripheral when taking Levofloxacin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Levofloxacin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Neuropathy - peripheral? *

Weakness: 8 people, 34.78%
Hyporeflexia (a condition of below normal or absent reflexes): 7 people, 30.43%
Constipation: 6 people, 26.09%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 6 people, 26.09%
Diarrhea: 5 people, 21.74%
Vision Blurred: 4 people, 17.39%
Respiratory Tract Infection: 4 people, 17.39%
Blood Glucose Increased: 4 people, 17.39%
Blood Urea Increased: 4 people, 17.39%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 4 people, 17.39%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 13.04%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 3 people, 13.04%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 13.04%
Depression: 3 people, 13.04%
Abscess (pus): 2 people, 8.70%
Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infection: 1 person, 4.35%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 1 person, 4.35%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 1 person, 4.35%
Abscess Bacterial (collection of pus caused by bacteria): 1 person, 4.35%

* 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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