The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Nausea (7%)
- Diarrhea (6%)
- Headache (4%)
- Dizziness (3%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Belly pain
- Indigestion
- Trouble sleeping
- Fever
- Low potassium
Avelox serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Tendon problems: tendon pain, swelling, or tearing, especially around the Achilles tendon
- Nerve damage: pain, burning, tingling, numbness, weakness
- Seizures
- Changes in thoughts, mood, or behavior: confusion, hallucinations, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts
- Bulge or tear in the aorta: sudden and severe chest, back, or stomach pain, shortness of breath
- Abnormal heart rhythm: pounding or irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness, fainting
- Infectious diarrhea (C. difficile-related diarrhea): severe or watery diarrhea, foul-smelling diarrhea, frequent bowel movements, stomach cramps, nausea, fever
- Kidney problems: urinating less often than usual, swelling, unexplained weight gain
- Liver problems: swelling of your stomach, yellow skin or eyes, dark urine
- Serious allergic reaction or skin reaction: hives, rash, blisters, skin reddening, swelling of the lips or tongue, trouble breathing
Source: DailyMed
The following Avelox side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Incidence not known
Fainting or loss of consciousness
fast or irregular breathing
itching or skin rash
swelling of the eyes or eyelids
tightness in the chest
trouble with breathing
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Burning, dry, or itching eyes
change in vision
decreased vision
excessive tearing
eye discharge
itching of the eye
pain in the eye
red, sore eyes
tearing
Less common
Body aches or pain
congestion
cough or hoarseness
decreased hearing
dryness or soreness of the throat
fever or chills
general body discomfort
lower back or side pain
painful or difficult urination
rubbing or pulling of the ears (in children)
tender, swollen glands in the neck
trouble with swallowing
voice changes
vomiting and diarrhea (in infants)
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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