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 | pneumonia | The side effects are real and it do hurt, but if you have something serious like pneumonia, it's better than the alternative. Just relax and let the medicine do its thing. You'll be better soon. | M | 35 | 1X day | 3/5/2012 | 5 | UTI's often | I have UTI's at the drop of a hat due to several urology issues and it clears the infection every time I develop one - bacterial included. I do have some swelling of the ankles and a blah feeling but nothing extreme. This year alone, I have had to take the 750 mg for 7 days about 10 times either for UTI or pneumonia - (asthma and copd)- it does cause night sweats some but usually not bad - I think it is a wonderful drug as some other drugs will not work for me anymore due to constanct infections. I have less side effects with Levaquin than I do Cipro but the cost of Levaquin is just CRAZY - thank God I get samples most usually as they are approximately $10.00 a pill AFTER my insurance pays their portion. | I take my 750 dose after lunch and cut it in 4 pieces and drink a ton of water getting the pieces down........lots of water and liquids while on this med.... | F | 62 | | 12/2/2008 | 5 | Chronic bronchitis, pneumonia | It is the only drug that really works on my respiratory infections. Yes, it does cause some nausea and bloating but most antibiotics do. I've had it in an IV but usually 500mg a day. I have taken it on and off for ten years. | F | 71 | | 8/1/2009 | 4 | Sinusitis, bronchitis after Flu | Just started taking it 6 hours ago. Face is flushed after 3 hours. Jittery. Severe pain in left hip (almost fell). But I already feel less pressure in chest. | Taking 750mg. Have taken 500mg before after other sinus infections. It makes me very jittery, and since I have a history of Atrial Fibrulation, I am always a bit nervous about taking it. But it works!!! I am allergic to a host of other antibiotics, so doctors give this to me inspite of my A Fib. This is the first time I am taking 750 mg and the first time with joint pain. I will update. | F | 55 | | 1/30/2006 | 3 | | 12/22/2004 | 3 | F | 35 | 1X day | 10/14/2011 | 3 | Bacterial bronchiectis | Medicine very effective for bacteria but Side Effects TERRIBLE Terrible leg pain from contraction of ligamentSs in legs making me unable to walk | Used to treat pseudomoniasis in lung. My condition of bacterial bronchiectis Required periodic use. My legs got painful and seemed tight but I could handle originally, .BUT when I had to go to generic It literally took my legs out and I uld not walk. Every ligament contracted in my legs and the pain was unbearable. Although condition improved when stopped legs are not same even with therapy and ongoing exercise | F | 60 | 500 1X day | 2/20/2016 | 2 | suspected urinary tract infection | During hospital admission for another problem, Levaquin was given through my IV. I had severe itching around the site on my hand and going up my arm. The Levaquin was discontinued and the itching disappeared. | Because it was taken for such a short time, we were unable to evaluate the effectiveness of this medication. | F | 84 | | 8/11/2009 | 2 | Epididymitis | I took one dose, ONE, of levaquin 750 on friday and since then i have had bloating, depression, loss of appetite, and anxiety | I dont understand how after ONE dose i am still experiencing some bloating, loss of appetite, and every once and a while anxiety. Im really nervous because i heard there is a chance these side effects could be permanent. I cant call the doctors office because the guy doesnt work on sundays and he is off tomorrow because of labor day. I am still experiencing side effects and its been 3 days since i actually took the medicine! I know i sound kinda stupid because these symptoms seem to be the norm but i dont know if i am suppose to continue experiencing them after not taking the med for like 3 days. SOMEBODY, ANYBODY, PLEASE SEND ME AN EMAIL ON WHAT I SHOULD DO!!!!! | M | 17 | | 9/6/2009 | 2 | sinus infection | muscle aches, headache, flush feeling, nausea, anxiety | I have had a sinus infection for over 5 months now. I have taken levaquin for this same infection on 2 ocassions already. I was just prescribed another dose after a long break from the last, but now I'm scared to even take it. Is it just me or does'nt it appear that all the opinions of this drug on this site are basically implying it's "dreadful or dangerous". I have never read about any other drug on this site that has such a large and consistant amount of negative comments. I can only ask myself..."NOW WHAT DO I DO" ? (further usage pending) | M | 52 | | 12/16/2008 | 2 | sinus infection | It begins with severe pain in my ankle inside under the bone. 3 weeks later severe pain in the elbow. The podiatrist says torn ligament and regular doc says tennis elbow/ bursitis nothing brings relief. Also the knee is painful...I thought because of the ankle and walking weird to protect it. These 2 areas of pain were on my mind the most but perhaps the silent killer was lurking for which my doctor is in shock and has no answer for. I suddenly became a full blown diabetic with no previous indications. Then I read the symptoms.. levaquin can effect your blood levels. This is most likly the answer.. and he is the one who gave me this med. It also is hard on the liver. and my doctor already knew that I have had some liver problems. On 12/30/09 My hemogloblin A1C was at 10.1 when normal is a 5! By the way.. this reading shows what WAS happening 3 months back! Hmmmm! my finger pricking test daily showed 375 way high. We had no idea.. and they still don't .. but now I think I | This much I will say... Levaquin caused me a lot of problems I'm quite sure. However, It surely did do a quick job of healing my sever sinus infection. | F | 69 | 500 mg 2X day | 2/10/2010 | 2 | UTI | Severe insomnia. I slept only two hours the first night, and four hours last night. | Oddly enough, the pain in my bladder has not gone away after two doses. I only have one dose left. If I can stand the sleeplessness one more night, I hope it works | F | 33 | | 2/10/2005 | 2 | diverticulitis | Hallucinations, extremely wired feeling, paranoia, sleeplessness | They gave me levaquin right before I left the hospital after dinner (I think I had been given it during my hospital stay also). I hallucinated all during the night and everytime I would dose off, I would feel like I was dying and panic to wake up. Did not sleep but two or three hours in 4 days. Only hallucinated that one night, but extremely paranoid and wired with each dose. | F | 49 | | 8/7/2006 | 1 | Possibly reinjuried rotator cuff | F | 40 | | 1/13/2007 | 1 | chronic sinus infection | terrible leg pain. i tried avelox next with the same problem. finally cipro worked. i took that at least twenty times over a six year period. in the past six months i had cartilage tears in both knees requiring surgery. it seems this class of drug causes deterioration of cartilage in weight bearing joints. i'll never take any of them again. in one year i have knee pain of an eighty year old and i'm only 52. | F | 52 | | 5/31/2006 | 1 | abdominal pain | This pill made me so sick, the nausea and vomiting were constant. I finally had to start cutting them in half and take one during the day and one at night. It didn't help with the pain. | F | 30 | | 1/27/2005 | 1 | suspected middle ear infection | After one 750 mg tablet, joint and tendon pains lasting more that 5 months, especially in feet and calves but also hands. Rash, fatigue, headache, insomnia, nightmares | The physician misprescribed for a 14 year old along with NSAID - both no-no's. | F | 14 | | 11/29/2004 | 1 | | 10/8/2006 | 1 | Sinus Infection | Never take it again. Stopped after 4 days due to insomnia, aches and pains all over my body and felt as though I had a lump in my throat. Stick with the name brands like Z-Pac or some other form that has been on the market much longer. This drug has many side effects that just don't warrant it being on the market. I am now on Z-pac and hope that these side affects clear up soon. | M | 40 | | 9/18/2004 | 1 | Bronchitis | This drug killed my Father in law. He died within an hour after taking his 2nd pill. | M | 59 | | 8/7/2006 |
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)