My PWP was admitted to the hospital with a hematoma of the leg that had become infected. He was placed on an intravenous antibiotic, 400mg moxifloxacin HCL (Avelox) every 24 hours. No other meds were given. After 4 days he was released and is now on 500mg of cefuroxime (generic for ceftin) 2x's daily. Since coming home, he has no endurance, feels tired and weak, and wants to sleep if he doesn't keep on his feet doing something.

Do antibiotics have a negative effect on PD medications? He is taking the "usual" meds (stalevo, requip, azilect and carbadopa/levodopa). I know stress plays a role in PD, but what about antibiotics?

He has an appointment tomorrow with the doctor who saw him in the hospital, but I'm not sure how knowledgeable he is when dealing with Parkinsons. Just wondered if anyone here has had a similar experience. (We will see his neurologist if this condition does not change.)