90 yo man given Levofloxacin for UTI. He was already experiencing delirium from the UTI but on day 3 of Levofloxacin the delirium was worsening. By day 5 he was having hallucinations while awake and not sleeping well anymore. Stopped taking the medication. No wondering how long to expect these hallucinations and sleep disturbances to last?
How long do Levofloxacin hallucinations persist after taking five 250 mg doses?
Question posted by LazyP on 28 June 2023
Last updated on 27 June 2023 by WildcatVet
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WildcatVet
28 June 2023
After about 7 hours 50% of the last dose is out of the person's system, after another 7 hours only 25% remains, etc. It should completely clear the system within a day or two.
That being said, has his doctor been informed of these symptoms? You should get professional advice.
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