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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 1  Throat Infection Feburary 2010, My Brother in law took one pill, died that same night. EMS took down wrong information concerning meds which were in the house that belong to my Father in law and in their minds were his, which was heart meds. We told them they were not his(brother in law). Never did any follow up. We were all in shock and did not think to follow up. I know that this med did cause his death. M 60 1 days
750mg 1X day
12/13/2010
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 1  Lymph node infection/prostate infec Loss of energy. Shortness of breath on exertion. Loss of appetite. Sleep disruption. Digestive disturbances. ALTHOUGH THE MEDICINE CURED THE INFECTIONS I HAD, I ABSOLUTELY WILL NOT TAKE IT AGAIN. I noticed the side effects after I completed the 14 day regimen. The side effects are lingering, 4 months after I stopped taking the medicine. I was very active, playing tennis 4X a week and going to the gym at least 4X per week doing cardio and light weight training. I have tried to get back into my routine, but I have not been able to regain my energy. My appetite has not returned to normal, nor has my sleep patterns. Still feel fatigued upon any real physical exertion. M 56 14 days
500MG 1X day
12/13/2010
 1  bronchial infection I was prescribed Levaquin along with a steroid. The steroid was finished in 5 days and the Levaquin was a 10-day course. I did not make the connection soon enough because I took it for 8 days and then stopped. My knees swelled up and became very painful to walk. I am hobbling around. It has been about 5 days now and I will be calling the Dr tomorrow. I think the combo of this with the steroid was dangerous. I am trying to rest the knees which means I am stuck at home staying off my feet as much as possible, praying for improvement. Do not take this drug. There are safer alternatives. F 53 8 days
500 mg 1X day
12/12/2010
 1  Prostatitis Sorry for my english, im writig from heidelberg, germany! Levaquin is going to destroy my life. I took on advice of my urologist. Five weeks after finishig the medication the hell on earth began for me. Up to thistime a 49-jear old, healthy man, succesfull in his own office, hiking, runnig, i am now am wreck. The pain in my ankles is hardly to stand, i cannot use my feet, because of a tendinitis. I'm really dispared. How can my life go on? I have a wife, she is a houswife, two daughters, I fear I connot work anymore. Think, this drug has destroyed my life ... M 49 30 days
500 1X day
12/11/2010
 4  pneumonia Muscle & joint ache. Weird dreams. Dizziness. Does what it says. I had pneumonia for over 2 mo. Felt noticeably better after a few days on this stuff. It's hard on the body. I am not taking for the full 14 days as the side effects are getting stronger and that is the only thing from keeping from being back to "normal". M 35 8 days
500mg 1X day
12/9/2010
 5  bladder infection None at all that I know of. I have pain in my left shoulder but I don't think it is caused by Levaquin. When you have a bad infection and you sit on the toilet and can't urinate, and then you take a pill with a big glass of water and then you can, wow. Great stuff IMHO. I"m so sorry for all who got sick after taking this , but this medication works for alot of people, I hate to have it taken off the market, it's the only thing that works good for me for my chronic infections It's a very strong antibiotic . I would suggest someone taking half of one at first to see how it makes them feel . The pharmacist told me do NOT take it with iron or antiacids and be sure TO TAKE IT WITH A FULL GLASS OF WATER. F 50 7 days
500 mg 1X day
12/8/2010
 1  Bronchitis Almost immediate throbbing of the ankles; sore tendon in foot, pain in joints, especially knees several days after stopping. This stuff is TOXIC! I am very alarmed by what I am feeling in my tendons and joints for no apparent reason. I am going back to doctor as my symptoms from the bronchitis have not improved and the drug seems to be causing me other issues with my muscles, joints and tendons. I am taking it easy hoping not to pull or tear anything and praying this all subsides. M 49 2 days
1X day
12/8/2010
 2  urinary tract infection metallic taste within an hour of taking; cramp in side of calf on second day. but my bladder feels great! very expensive. I called the doc and he said that he will prescribe a different antibiotic as soon as he gets the culture results. F 56 2 days
500 mg 1X day
12/6/2010
 1  pneumonia insomnia, tremors, anxiety All I remember is that this drug is horrible. I was discharged from the hospital after being treated for pneumonia and given this antibiotic. Sure enough, the next night I ended up in the ER due to levaquin's side effects. M 30 2 days
1X day
12/5/2010
 1  Sinus Infection dizziness, water retention, uncontrollable and constant cough, blurry vision I have taken this medication for six days now and feel very little relief from my sinus infection. I have been awake coughing for three nights in a row and my nose continues to be very congested, with heavy post nasal drip. I now have bronchial irritation as well. I have taken Avelox in the past with much success. I will NEVER use this drug again. F 50 10 days
500 mg 1X day
12/4/2010
 5  Sinus Infection I have had no side effects I have been using Levaquin for the last 2 years to clear up my sinus infections. After months of trying everything else this is the only thing I have found that works for me. With in the first 24 hours I feel 100% better. I have never had any of the side effects noted here. I guess it just depends on the person. My suggestion is to at least try it, if symptoms show up stop using it, contact your doctor and get something else. This drug is no different than any other ~ there are always risk with anything you take. Hope this helps F 40 7 days
500 1X day
12/3/2010
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 1  sinus infection extreme dizziness & weak knees within 1/2 hour of taking this! Also, that night vivid dreams, heart racing I only took 1 tablet and after a 1/2 hour I was dizzy and my knees felt like they were buckling. Pharmacist and PA both said "oh, that wouldn't be from the medicine" I was getting all the side effects listed on the sheet the pharmacy gave me with it and it says to report to dr immediately....too bad no one takes the reporting of side effect seriously, so what's the point of telling us to report it? After I felt awful I found this site and decided to quit the levaquin. Next day the extreme dizziness was gone but my knees felt sore...like I was unable to straightening them out without pain. The knee pain lasted a solid week, but I still feel like the top of my knee is not quite right but I am able to function again. I can't believe that 1 pill could cause all those problems. I will not take this again! Also, the PA insisted on Lyme Disease test due to my joint pain...test was negative! F 36 1 days
500 mg 1X day
12/3/2010
 1  pneumonia I took this "poison" on October 8th. It came in a small clear plastic container from the pharmacist with no info! Being so sick I made a mistake and took 2 a day instead of the 1 a day that was prescribed. I had wild dreams and felt very odd emotionally. A few days later my throat became swollen and could not speak for 5 days. The doctor could not see any redness. I could not lie down because my throat would close up. Then I had a terrible sinus infection and was given meds for that. A few days later both my ears became very painful. I have never had an ear infection. The doctor said that she did not see any redness. She gave me Biaxin. Started taking it and had to stop because of hives. I have tinnitus (ear noises) that are driving me crazy. My biggest problem is fatigue. Before the meds I was an active elementary teacher. Its 8 weeks later and I still live on the couch wondering what happened? The School Board is ready to fire me because of all the false starts of retur I've had pneumonia, asthma, bronchitis, you name it....I'm a teacher. It goes with the territory. I've taken many antibiotics and usually return to work within a week to 10 days at the most. This time is different. I'm getting odd physical manifestations still now. The worse ones being the tinnitus (loud noises in ears)and tiredness. I cooked supper for my husband for the first time today in 2 months and had to go lie down drenched in sweat. It just all feels unreal like a nightmare. I cannot tell my employer when I can go back because of the strange twist and turns. I'm seeing an acupuncturist to see if she can get me back on my feet. I've tried to explain these strange symptoms to my family doctor and he looks at me as though I'm sick in the head... F 60 7 days
750mg 1X day
11/29/2010
 1   Insomnia,head ache, severe depressed, belly cramps, aches in body, legs arms pain,cough worsen,blurred vision. Taken my second tonight!! DONE!!It is sad that people make money with poison like LEVAQUIN! Why can't FDA stop this drug. I will definitely tell every one I talk to not to use it. F 62 5 days
750 1X day
11/28/2010
 4  sinus infection No side affecrs whatsoever. At first I was scared to get my prescription filled due to all the horror stories. Mu sinus infection was really bad so I went ahead and took this drug. No problems at all - my only complaint is I thought it would do more. Its bee weeks and Im still battling a sligh cough and drainage. F 48 10 days
500 1X day
11/25/2010
 1  sinus/ear infection Neck and shoulder pain, extreme fatigue, dizziness, head felt "funny" flushed, depressed. I will NEVER take this again. I'm scared after reading other comments that some of these horrible effects might stay with me. F 40 4 days
1X day
11/25/2010
 1  acute sinusitis/bacterial infection Insomnia; severe sweats and anxiety; heard noises and voices that weren't real; strange "electrical" or "buzzing" type sensations/trembling/spasms throughout my body; ringing in the ears and persistent fullness; mental fog and confusion. It has been almost 9 months since I finished this drug. (2 rounds - 500mg once a day for 21 days, a brief reprieve, then another round for 14 additional days due to resistant bacteria = 5 wks total). I have been a different person ever since - no longer quick on my feet or able to multitask. The bacterial infection is gone but fullness and ringing in my ears, brain fog, severe fatigue and intermittent body trembling still persist. It feels like nerve damage. I'm allergic to many antibiotics, so my doctor prescribed this as a last resort. I was very ill at the time and desperately needed to get back to work, so this was taken in desperation. Now my career suffers on a daily basis and my personal life is nonexistent. Initially, I tried to wait things out and avoid antibiotics altogether but the infection became too severe. I fear my quality of life is forever altered but I'm seeking holistic therapy and hoping that maybe over time these symptoms will gradually improve. The strange hearing problems and trembling/spasms promote massive anxiety, so my zest for life has disappeared. Good luck to all of you who have been so adversely affected. F 41 5 weeks
500mg 1X day
11/24/2010
 2  Septic shock tired, anxiety, crying, fear, leg pain, guilt, could not function in my busy life with three kids...and I'm a real active go getter! It cost me $1130! I was prescribed 28 days worth and didn't read this post till day 20 something. I thought it was just cause I was sick...but knew I should be better by now...it took care of infection but is ruining my life! F 29 28 days
1X day
11/23/2010
 1  Bronchitis No energy, depression, crying, suicidal thoughts, would not talk to anyone, missed work because I couldn't get out of bed for three days, did not eat for three days. I was prescribed this med for 10 days, I took it for 8 days. I still have no energy at all! I will never take Levaquin again! Please read and take seriously the extreme side effects of this med. I am a school teacher and was ready to resign my position. I had thoughts of suicide and how I would kill myself. I have never been affected by any drug like this in my life. PLEASE do your research first!! F 50 10 days
500mg 1X day
11/21/2010
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 1  Baterial lung infection I would never take this drug again. Muscle pain all over my body, VERRY SEVERE. Very tired, shaking. I will be stopping after 4 of my 5 pills. Dr. suggested I skip one day in between the last 2 pills but that did not help. I pray that the side effects will go away when I stop. My massage/PT person told me my muscles all felt "crunchy". Blah! F 51 5 days
75mg 1X day
11/20/2010

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