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 |
| 1 | Pneumonia | Severe paranoia, nightmares and suicidal thoughts | The first night I took Levaquin was pretty bad, but the second night? I've never had such a serious reaction to a medication EVER... I didn't know how to handle myself when it was happening, and ended up curling into a fetal position on the floor. First I was petrified that someone was in my home and was going to kill me, then I wondered if it was worth living anymore... After many hours, I finally fell asleep out of sheer exhaustion, only to be woken with some pretty serious nightmares. ~ Never again, will another Levaquin cross my lips! Should be taken off the market. | F | 48 | 2 days 750 1X day | 8/27/2012 | 1 | Toe I few tin | Total rupture of the anterior tibial tendon requiring surgical repair and permanent disability | # very dangerous Levaquin Fail | F | 62 | 7 days 1X day | 8/26/2012 | 1 | phneumonia | Muscle & tendon weakness and extreme pain. On the 8th day of taking the drug I woke up to this issue. This was in March. The level of pain has gone done, but I still cannot stand more than 1 minute. After almost 5 months, I am in extreme pain. | F | 62 | 10 days 500 mb 1X day | 8/20/2012 | 4 | bacterial infection | I'm currently on pill 8 of 14. I've experienced slight muscle soreness and a sore neck (mostly on pills 1-3). This is a strong drug. I was mentally prepping myself to take it the first few days but found that if I drink a couple of glasses of water prior and at least 1 glass immediately after it helps. I also try to sit calm the first two hours after taking my daily pill. It has helped so bring on the next 6 days. | M | 37 | 2 weeks 750mg | 8/7/2012 | 1 | Sinus infection | Severe muscle & tendon pain, difficulty walking or standing, Dr. took me off med. I am still trying to get over side effects | F | 75 | 5 days 2X day | 8/3/2012 | 4 | Diverticulitis | This medication was also prescribed for my diverticulitis along with Metronidazole (500 MG 4X day for 7 days). Makes me sleepy, nauseous. | Since I have to take this med only once per day, it's tolerable. I'm not sure why I take 2 different anti-biotics, but I've always been prescribed the same meds. Hiccups drive me crazy. The only relief is when I am asleep. The meds do make me sleepy. | F | 62 | 7 days 500 MG 1X day | 7/26/2012 | 1 | before minor surgery | small nerve PN in hands and feet totall debilitation,NEVER take this drug | F | 57 | 1X day | 7/25/2012 | 1 | Sinus infection | Right Achilles tendon ruptured the day after I finished Levaquin. I was seated and stood up - the tendon ruptured during that simple act. The purpose in my taking Levaquin was to get rid of a sinus infection - certainly not worth the tendon rupture. | The warnings the consumer receives about Levaquin are inaccurate and misleading. If the accurate description of what Levaquin does to ones tendons were provided to me, the consumer, when I picked up the drug I never would have taken it. Levaquin weakens the tendons and one should avoid strenous physical activity while taking it - had the warning said that instead of the current read of increased tendon rupture in people over 60, etc., etc., none of which I fall into. The amount of tendon ruptures from this drug is inexcusable - many people when they learn that my achilles tendon was ruptured ask me if I was taking levaquin - either they had the same experience, or they know someone who had this happen to them or they are a medical professional and have seen it often. The pharmacuetical company Janssen, the maker of the drug, is withholding important information about the drug. I called them to ask them exactly how Levaquin affects the tendons to lead to tendon rupture and they refused to tell me, yet they wanted me to provide them with my personal information. I called them because on their "online" information about Levaquin it states that these spontaneous tendon ruptures can occur 3 to 4 months after finishing the drug. Knowing this - and having my achilles tendon rupture from the mere act of standing from a seated position - I want to know how it affects the tendons so I can avoid more ruptures - the company refused to tell me. | F | 53 | 10 days 500 1X day | 7/22/2012 | 1 | sinus | Took for 5 days I woke up that next morning barley able to walk for two weeks. I had an MRI done on my left Achilles tendon didn’t show that it was ruptured but did show increase signal and thickening of the Achilles tendon compatible with tendinopathy. I was in a walking boot for 5 weeks and still having pain in knees and tendon trouble after 12 weeks. | I will Never take Levaquin again! | F | 51 | 7 days 750 mg 1X day | 7/22/2012 | 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 | 2 | Lymph nodes swollen on left side | bad metallic taste in mouth. Haven't slept since I began taking it 4 days ago. Mild headache and you can't take Tylenol, Aleave ect. While on levoquin. You can shit through a screen door first 3days | M | 45 | 10 days 500 1X day | 7/14/2012 | 1 | Bronchitis | Extreme nausea and rapid heartbeat. Burning stomach pains. | I had no idea about side effects. It feels terrible and I do not recommend. | F | 53 | 2 days 750 1X day | 7/14/2012 | 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 | 1 | preventative for airway infection | Extreme pain from shoulders to tips of hands. tears in rotator cuff. Two years and 6months ago. Still going on with the pain. Changed my life | F | 49 | 14 days 50mg 2X day | 7/3/2012 | 1 | Bronchitis | 1 hr after taking this drug, I though I was having a stroke. My right side went numb and was vomiting. I started having panic attacks. To this day, I still have occasional numbness in my leg. | F | 36 | 1 days ? | 7/3/2012 | 1 | UTI | Started taking 10 days ago for lab confirmed UTI. It took nearly 9 days for any of the symptoms to subside even remotely... This isn't my first UTI and other antibiotics that I've had in the past have provided a slow decline in symptoms. Levaquin didn't do jack squat til 9 days in. Keeping in mind I'm 27 yr old healthy male in the military (regular fitness schedule only reason I mention), I've been incapacitated due to excruciating pain and stiffness in the sides of my neck and all the way down my spine. Have tried heat, cold, alternating the two... Nothing. Research has revealed innumerous counts of symptoms exactly identical to mine. Garbage medication - slap your doctor in the face if they try to prescribe this to you. Can't believe the Navy hospital prescribes this crap. | M | 27 | 10 days 500 | 7/2/2012 | 4 | Previously posted when I was on day 4 of 10 day regimen, updating today on last dose | So far I have still had a great experience with this medication. I'm grateful that I have had none of the harsh side effects described and my heart goes out to those of you that have. I overall recommend this medication as it worked quickly but I urge everyone to research all their medications and be sure your questions are answered. I do feel that this is a heavy duty antibiotic and possibly should be used as a last resort after reading the other posters comments below. | F | 45 | 10 days 500 mg 1X day | 6/29/2012 | 1 | uti | disoriented and severe hallucinations | F | 89 | 3 days 250 | 6/27/2012 | 1 | Severe strep throat | I am an elite athlete and college coach who has never had any cramping of my legs in all my years of sports. After 5 days of levofloxacin to treat a stubborn bout of step, the throat infection was completely gone yet I could barely walk from the worst calf cramps I could imagine. I've been off the drug for a week now and still cannot walk at more than a leisurely pace. If I try running at all my legs lock up with excruciating pain below the calf muscles. Everyone thinks I'm crazy when I tell them them, but I was never told, warned or informed of the risks by either my doctor or pharmacist. I am an otherwise fit, employed professional who is starting to think this will never get better. Any suggestions? | M | 44 | 2 weeks 10 | 6/26/2012 | 1 | Bronchitis | Extreme burning and shooting pains, joint pains, muscle weakness, unable to walk. Was athletic and now in wheelchair. | F | 25 | 1 days 500mg | 6/23/2012 |