Why FLOXIN* (Ofloxacin ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of FLOXIN: somewhat satisfied (average rating score: 2.57)
(based on 7 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** FLOXIN
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pelvic infection | 1 |
| 2 | Urinary tract infection* | 1 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of FLOXIN **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tendon rupture | 2 |
| 2 | Adverse drug reaction | 2 |
| 3 | Pain* | 2 |
| 4 | Arthralgia | 1 |
| 5 | Neuropathy peripheral | 1 |
| 6 | Insomnia | 1 |
| 7 | Central nervous system function test abnormal | 1 |
| 8 | Anxiety | 1 |
| 9 | Tinnitus | 1 |
| 10 | Oedema | 1 |
| 11 | Dizziness | 1 |
| 12 | Accidental poisoning | 1 |
| 13 | Diarrhoea* | 1 |
| 14 | Dysgeusia | 1 |
| 15 | Inflammation | 1 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for FLOXIN
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Ofloxacin (Ofloxacin otic, Ocuflox, Floxin otic, Ofloxacin ophthalmic, Floxin, Ofloxacin, Levofloxacina, Tarivid)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com