High-dose birth control pills, by virtue of their high estrogen content, can cause fibroids to grow larger. Low-dose birth control pills, in contrast, leave circulating estrogen levels the same (or reduced) and do not stimulate fibroid growth. Symptoms. Most women with uterine fibroids have no symptoms, but some do.
Some three days after the encounter I started taking antibiotics for strep throat. First amoxicillin for a week or so, but since it wasn't being very effective, the doctor switched to Levofloxacin, which I took for 2 more weeks.
1 Levofloxacin can cause changes in blood sugar (both high and low) in people with diabetes. 2  If you have diabetes, you may need to monitor your blood sugar more closely while taking levofloxacin. 3  This drug can cause sensitivity to the sun. This severe reaction can occur long after you stop taking levofloxacin and can be life-threatening. 2  Levofloxacin can cause nerve problems. 3  Be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you develop any unusual sensations (such as numbness, burning, or tingling) while taking levofloxacin.