LEVAQUIN Reviews (LEVOFLOXACIN)Average Rating: 1.7 (2159 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare LEVAQUIN with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LEVAQUIN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 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 | 5 | Sinus infection | I had good luck with this drug | M | 62 | 10 days | 7/7/2017 | 5 | Bronchial pneumonia | I felt really tired and a little jittery, but otherwise no problems. | It did the job | F | 64 | 1 weeks 500mg | 5/31/2017 | 5 | Diverticulitis | Sore muscles and tendons in legs and feet. Hard to stand up and walking is unbearable. Constant pain. I will never take this drug or "ciprofloxacin" antibiotic either . So dangerous | F | 63 | 10 days | 7/17/2016 | 5 | Diverticulitis | My side affects were that it killed the infection almost instantly and I feel better than ever! | I am taking Cravit 500mg, not the generic. I am in Japan where this stuff originated. This is my third bout of this pain in the intestine thing. Happens once every two years it seems. | M | 62 | 5 days 500mg 1X day | 6/11/2016 | 5 | Uti | Abou a month after taking it, I started getting heel pain, which has gotten worse and worse. The pain got so bad that I ended up at a hand and foot specialist. The pain also started moving into my knee. The doctor did an MRI and I have severe plantar fasciitis and and a torn something in my foot. I am now in a boot and on crutches for 6 weeks. | M | 59 | 10 days 2X day | 3/4/2016 | 5 | Upper Respiratory Infection | Duration of treatment: fatigue, dry mouth. Last 2-3 days of treatment: calf muscle cramps in the middle of the night; insomnia (I also take restoril so I suspect interaction) | I am on Enbrel for rheumatoid arthritis, and developed a persistent upper respiratory infection in November of 2015, beginning with sinus infection. Seemed to get a little better after 10 day course of Augmentin in December, then over the next 4 weeks developed pharyngitis, ear pain with tinnitus, sinusitis, intermittent sore throat, and finally tonsillitis, which is when Levaquin was prescribed. Felt much better within a few days. | F | 52 | 10 days 500 1X day | 1/30/2016 | 5 | E.coli UTI and epididymitis | First couple of days, I was sick and not eating much. Tongue is sometimes numb. I sweat a lot. On day 7, halfway through, I'm tolerating it a lot better. Lost 5.5 pounds in 1 week without trying, which is the biggest side effect. That's probably due to not wanting to eat much. As far as the original problem, it seems to be clearing up the infection fine. By day 3, the fever had finally broken. | M | 45 | 7 days 500 MG 1X day | 7/25/2015 | 5 | H. Pylori | Stiff tendons, now and then a bit dizzy 1 hour after taking. dry mouth. Lethargic at times but after day 10 more energy. | I used the brand Cravit (Levofloxacin). it is the Japanese brand from the company that first created the drug. I had very little side affects. I did take it at same times every day with heaps of food (full meal, yoghurt and Yakult) morning and night. It worked for me. I was very weary if taking it as I have had a bad experience with Flagyl so understand what most folks have gone through with this drug. I would strongly recommend getting hold of the Japanese brand Cravit. worked for me. | M | 40 | 14 days 500mg 2X day | 6/11/2015 | 5 | sinus infection | Well I just realized that this medication has affected the tendons in my hand and wrist. I've been off it for about 4 weeks and I'm still having pain. I was getting ready to see my doctor about this when I saw on the news that Levaquin can cause tendon damage or rupture. Weird coincidence that I have pain and lumps in my hand and wrist. I was on 750 mg for 14 days. | F | 56 | 2 weeks 750 1X day | 2/22/2015 | 5 | severe lower respiratory infection | Well tolerated and cleared my infection after 10 days | Powerful antibiotic | F | 72 | 10 weeks 500 1X day | 1/18/2015 | 5 | Pneumonia | Minor side effects, but well worth it to be feeling so much better. I haven't taken many antibiotics in my life, the last time was Amoxicillin about 10 years ago. Hit with pneumonia quickly, didn't go to doc until 2 days later and was admitted into the hospital. I received 2 days of Levaquin intravenously. Some side effects, minor hallucinations the first couple nights when I tried to sleep, but who can sleep well in the hospital anyway.... Loss of appetite, tired ((although I contribute that to the infection) Sent home and on oral Levaquin at 750 mg for 5 days. I didn't realize this was one of the strongest antibiotics, but I am grateful for them, and I am not a big fan of pharmaceutical meds! This worked wonders for my pneumonia! | F | 43 | 5 days 750 mg | 4/28/2014 | 5 | Pneumonia | I have no problems with this drug. This is the 4th time it's been prescribed for me in the last 6 years. I am thankful it clears my lung infections. | F | 63 | 5 days 500MG | 2/8/2014 | 5 | Sinus Infecfions | I have had to take Levaquin, Cipro & Avelox. Only antibiotic that my sinus cultures that would kill my type of infections. I have not had any problems with any problems everyone has described. I have fibromyalgia & have not noticed any of the antibiotics making my fibro worse. | F | 52 | 2 weeks 875 | 11/20/2013 | 5 | UTI | I would like people to realize they can not trust what is written in Wikipedia. Anyone can change it to their thoughts and beliefs. Never ever use it for factual statements!!! | F | 60 | 1 days 500 | 10/10/2013 | 5 | Sinus Infection and Bronchitis | Some right and left crunching shoulder pain - not unbearable. Some sleep issues. Some diahrea. Most issues resolved after three days post medication ingestion. | Cured my chronic sinus infection and acute bronchitis conditions when initial antibiotic (Augmentin) failed. Grateful to have clear nose and lungs so quickly after taking Levofloxacin! | M | 62 | 10 days 500 1X day | 4/22/2013 | 5 | Sinus Infection and pneumonia | strange taste in mouth, caused loss of appetite. | I was on Augmenten wich did NOTHING for me. LEVEQUIN worked by day 3 thank goodness, becasue I had 103. temp for 6 days .Cough and crackling subsided after 4 days. I have to take for 10 days total. | F | 32 | 5 days 500 MG 1X day | 7/16/2012 | 5 | Acute Bronchitis/Pharyngitis | Slight nausea | Felt better after 1 day of use. Drink with plenty of water 1-2hrs after eating then wait 1-2hrs to eat again. I think this drug is Underrated. Don't let the 1.7 avg. deter you from taking this. I don't think people realize that they are sick and naturally are going to feel crummy for awhile.. I'm very sensitive to antibiotic especially with feeling nauseated but this was tolerable and worth it. | M | 23 | 5 days 750mg 1X day | 6/18/2012 | 5 | pneumonia, bronchitis | More energy, slight problem sleeping but worth it. | After week of ZPack, nothing. Then was prescribed Levaquin, which started working within 2 hours. I thought that was impossible with an antibiotic, so started reading about it. Still have no idea how it works, but I am dramatically improved and after 2 doses ready to return to work. | F | 62 | 7 days 500 1X day | 4/29/2012 | 5 | severe chest and ear infection | No major side effects, the first night it was hard to sleep, after that it was ok. | I avoided this medication for years due to all the bad comments. Z pack, and omicef do not work any more, so I dreaded this drug, and when you have fluid and green slime coming out of both ears, you will try anything. The first night it was hard to sleep, but after that no major problems, and it cleared up the chest, sinus, and ears. My appetite decreased, which was ok. I tried avalox before and it made me feel like a zombie,and it might have messed up one of my skin tendons, but no problem with this. I do not know why there are so many scary reviews. Most people do not seek out these boards to give good reviews, so I understand that if I had a bad reaction, I would want everyone to know. | M | 53 | 10 days 500 1X day | 3/21/2012 |
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)