Gatifloxacin Side Effects

Brand Names: Tequin

Please note - some side effects for Gatifloxacin may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Gatifloxacin - for the consumer

Gatifloxacin

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Gatifloxacin:

Back pain; change in taste; constipation; depression; diarrhea; dizziness; gas; headache; indigestion; itching; nausea; pain; pain or redness at the injection site; restlessness; runny nose; sinus inflammation; sleeplessness; sore throat; tiredness; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; chest pain or pounding in the chest; confusion; excessive hunger, thirst, or urination; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; hoarseness; lightheadedness; loss of consciousness; nightmares; paranoia; seizures; severe or continuous diarrhea; stomach pain/cramps; sudden onset of sweating, pale skin, or blurred vision; tendon or joint pain or swelling; tremors; unusual or severe drowsiness or dizziness.

Gatifloxacin Drops

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Gatifloxacin Drops:

Bad taste in the mouth; blurred vision; eye discharge; headache; irritation, pain, dryness, or redness of the eyes; itchy eyes; tearing; watery eyes.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); persistent eye redness; swelling of the eye or eyelid.

Gatifloxacin Suspension

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Gatifloxacin Suspension:

Diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; mild diarrhea; nausea; stomachache; vaginal irritation; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; changes in mood or behavior; chest pain or pounding in the chest; confusion; convulsions; depression; excessive hunger, thirst, or urination; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; "fruity"-smelling breath; hallucinations; hoarseness; lightheadedness; loss of consciousness; nervousness; nightmares; pale skin; paranoia; restlessness; seizures; severe or continuous diarrhea; sleeplessness; stomach pain/cramps; sweating; tendon or joint pain or swelling; tremors; unusual or severe drowsiness or dizziness; vision changes.

Gatifloxacin Tablets

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Gatifloxacin Tablets:

Diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; mild diarrhea; nausea; stomachache; vaginal irritation; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; changes in mood or behavior; chest pain or pounding in the chest; confusion; depression; excessive hunger, thirst, or urination; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fruity breath odor; hallucinations; hoarseness; lightheadedness; loss of consciousness; nervousness; nightmares; pale skin; paranoia; restlessness; seizures; severe or continuous diarrhea; sleeplessness; stomach pain/cramps; sweating; tendon or joint pain or swelling; tremors; unusual or severe drowsiness or dizziness; vision changes.

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