LEVAQUIN Reviews (LEVOFLOXACIN)

Average Rating: 1.7 (2159 Ratings)

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LEVAQUIN  (LEVOFLOXACIN):  Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.   FDA Approval Date: 1996-12-20 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR LEVAQUINCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
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DATE ADDED
 
 5  UTI I have had zero side effects with Levaquin Levaquin is the only thing that works for my UTIs. I get them often. I have tried Bactrim and Cipro, but my UTIs usually return within six weeks with these meds. Levaquin cures it and I am UTI free for three to four years at a time. 44 3 days
10/22/2008
 5  Sinus infection Temporary light sensitivity Levaquin cured my brutal sinus infection. As a third-round antibiotic, it spared me from being hospitalized with IV treatment. It’s an essential drug. 44 10 days
12/30/2018
 3  
12/22/2004
 3  VRSA None that I am aware of Also on Flagyl and IV Vancomycin 39 10 days
750 mg 1X day
8/7/2011
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 2  sinus infection/bronchitis Burning sensation down left arm, swollen left hand, left cheek feels numb. Very dizzy and feel like passing out after 5th dose. 36 6 days
750
7/13/2012
 2  Sinuitis hot/cold, flushed face, headaches, tired, swelling joints & anxiety, basically flu like symptoms. 750 mg for 14 days. Still have a week to go. Has not helped my sinus pain. Going for a CT scan tomorrow. May be, in my case, an antibiotic is not the answer. This sinus pain is 4 months post op. Like any meds, there may be side effects. People react differently. Unfortunately this has not worked for me; Combined with prednisone. :( 48 7 days
7/27/2006
 2  UTI, Sinus Infection (simultaneous) Felt wiped out, tired. The last day or so I thought I was losing my mind -- couldn't focus, or accurately remember things; totally out of it. I was prescribed Levaquin once a day for 7 days for a UTI and sinus infection, pending the results from a urine culture. The Levaquin helped neither infection. When the culture finally came back it indicated the bacteria underlying the UTI was Levaquin resistant; so that was a waste. (Got switched to Bactrim DS.) 46 7 days
2/11/2009
 1  skin infection dizziness, confusion, thrush, yeast infection. still have bowel issues. lymphadenaphathy, heart palpatations. tendonitis. terrible, terrible drug! 56 2 weeks
3/24/2009
 1  bronchitis insomnia, muscle pain/weakness, severe stomach cramps, nausea, loss of appetite, headache, general "weird" feeling. After 5 days of Levaquin 500 mg I am finally feeling some relief from the bronchitis. Pain in legs, hips, and shoulders is worse though. Don't know how many more sleepless nights I can take though. I feel completely exhausted. 53 7 days
3/16/2009
 1  Kidney Infection Bad joint pains!! Metal taste in my mouth. Hope it goes away :( 30 5 days
7/6/2008
 1  sinus infection panic attack, dizziness, shortness of breath, cold/hot like flu for 6months, night sweats, rashes on my face, blurry eyes, pressure ears/senstive noises, insomnia and every joint pain. I have been sick as much as I want to die since I took this poison. 33
5/19/2009
 1  upper resperitory infection Severe loss of appetite, nausea, lethargy, muscle weakness, chronic low-grade fever, elevated heart rate, edema in wrists and ankles, lassitude, general malaise NOT recommended for elder patients! (Submitted on behalf of my grandmother.) By the fifth day on Levaquin, she had no appetite, refused all therapy, and constantly complained of weakness and feeling "lousy". She is a retired nurse, and does NOT complain unless it's a "9 out of 10". I was starting to worry she was dying for no apparent reason. I suspected depression. The sixth day I realized her symptoms and the Levaquin started at the same time. I researched the side effects (on the Web) and hunted down her doctor the same day. He switched her to Rocephin and her symptoms were subsiding the next day. I have my charming, cheerful (and once again hungry) grandmother back, and the side effects seem to be almost gone now (five days on). 100
2/13/2007
 1  Cold Extreme insomnia, tingling sensation in my left upper body, abdominal pain , weak tendons and a swollen lips. Wouldn’t recommend this to anyone. 20 1 days
500 mg
1/4/2020
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 1  Testicular pain Insomnia, anxiety, tingling / burning sensation, incoherent thinking, hot / cold flashes, blurred vision. SAVE YOURSELF DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG UNLESS YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST. Stupid doctor prescribed me this for a (suspected, unconfirmed) testicle infection. Didn't warn me about anything. I never heard of this antibiotic before but was trusting of the doc. After a SINGLE pill the reaction was so strong I decided to stop taking it. What horror! I wish I never took it. I may have irreversibly damaged my nerves. It's been a week and the symptoms persist... 30 1 days
500 1X day
9/22/2021
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 1  Bronchitis Headache, nausea, tendon tears (especially if you lift or sprint) dizzy, faint, felt terrible. This drug should be banned. Honestly it is the worst antibiotic of all time. The Dr's prescribe this without knowing the side effects. I suggest you steer clear! 45 3 days
1X day
4/26/2022
 1   Have you had your life destroyed by Levaquin? If so, you are not alone! Please join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/46690244194/ We're pissed & we're not gonna take it anymore!!!
1X day
11/27/2013
 1   Has Levaquin destroyed your body/health/life? You are certainly not alone! There are untold thousands of us with more people falling victim to this legal poison every single day. Please join us on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/46690244194/ Don't forget to report your adverse reaction to the FDA! This global massacre of innocent and unsuspecting individuals by J&J must STOP! File your FDA report here: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/medwatch/
1X day
2/13/2014
 1  sinusitis I had trouble breathing.. like i was suffocating. . everything felt strange... my skin felt like it was crawling. . I took benadryl after calling the physician he seemed disinterested in what I was experiencing. . I had very vivid dreams.. for next several days.. I did feel better the next day but I can not handle the panic attack that goes with this medicine. . It is a very real and scary feeling when you can't breathe. . 40 1 days
500 MG
4/6/2014
 1  bacterial infection 1 days
1/20/2015
 1  UTI interaction with benzodiazepines, withdrawal from benzodiazepines, tendonitis 33 3 days
1X day
1/23/2016
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LEVAQUIN  (LEVOFLOXACIN):  Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.   FDA Approval Date: 1996-12-20 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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