Levofloxacin-induced acute anxiety and insomnia

J Neurosci Rural Pract. 2012 May;3(2):212-4. doi: 10.4103/0976-3147.98256.

Abstract

Fluoroquinolones can cause adverse neuropsychiatric side effects, which are more common in older age. We present three cases of levofloxacin-induced acute anxiety and insomnia in young adults. In all the cases, discontinuation of levofloxacin immediately lead to remission.

Keywords: Anxiety; insomnia; levofloxacin; quinolones; γ-amino butyric acid.

Publication types

  • Case Reports