LEVAQUIN Reviews (LEVOFLOXACIN)

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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  Strep Throat Shortness of breath, heart palpitations, After taking the second dose I started feeling a weird and a strange chestpain, I have also experienced heartbeat. F 31 10 days
500 1X day
8/26/2011
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 1   PLEASE copy & paste this URL and read the article before you dare contemplate ingesting this horrific poison!!! www.alternet.org/story/149963/ M 44
750 1X day
8/24/2011
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 1  Upper resperatory infection Within 4 weeks of last dose developed severe pain in ankles. More so in the right. Could not walk. Then developed pain in right shoulder. Unable to move arm away from body. Then pain in right wrist. Had teno synovectomy to repair 6 tendons in wrist. No doctor would relate this to Levaquin, I was told it was RA. Sed rate was high and CRP off charts. However these symptoms didn't appear until after I took Levaquin. It has been 2 years now and I have had to take Prednisone, plaqunil, enbrel and now switched to Humira just to function. I know Levaquin caused these problems and I will alway regret that I was not informed of the dangers. Because now I don't have a choice but to take dangerous drugs. F 56 2 weeks
750mg 1X day
8/14/2011
 1  Small skin infection (cellulitis) I took it at night before bed, and by around noon the next day I experienced "tingling" in my left pinky and ring finger, the I experienced visual disturbances (like when your eyes play tricks on you, and you think you see something out of the corner of your vision). The numbness proceeded to the right side of my hand (same pinky and ring finger), then I began to have aches in my muscles and joints. Then I got REALLY weak and wobbly right abruptly. I'm a nursing student and I suspected an adverse reaction to levaquin so I went to the ER, and on the way my speech was affected (slurred, difficulty pronouncing words) muscle spasms, an EXTREME inability to sit still. I knew I was talking and behaving oddly, but there was nothing I could about it. The ER doc thought it was an adverse reaction to levaquin or a partial seizure. They gave me benadryl and ativan IV, which calmed things down. Luckily I haven't had any real trouble or pain since that first dose. It was an incred Be very cautious about taking this medication, as it seems for some people even 1 dose may cause long-term problems. Ask your doctor if there's an alternative antibiotic you can take. M 29 1 days
500 1X day
7/31/2011
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 1  possible uti PLZ IF YOU"RE READING THIS DONT TAKE THIS MED!!! side effects -long term insomnia -permanant mood and personality change- paranoia - depression- mental clouds- and least of my concerns extreme physical pain. This is one of those things that can change you forever!!! It changes how you feel, think, and act! If you havent taken this yet DONT! If you just took it induce vommiting NOW! If you have already taken a few pills and feel weird physically or mentally stop taking it.... And if ur struggling with the side effects on this site looking for answers then i think i can help you some. There is an end to the pain. My side effects only lasted for about 7 months. And I've been slowly but surely healing since taking it nearly a year and a half ago. 2 tbs milk of magnesia every day for two weeks helped alot to flush it out. Distilled water for 2 weeks after the milk of mag should help too. Get religion and hope and pray! God bless all of u suffering M 22 3 days
500 mg 1X day
7/31/2011
 1  Infection in finger Experienced all of the side effects listed - chest pain, difficulty breathing, headache, difficulty swallowing severe insomnia, shortness of breath & shoulder pain and bad dreams. I had a 5 day prescription - after not sleeping for 4 days and all the other symptoms I didn't take the last pill. That was 3 weeks ago. Still experiencing insomnia & bad dreams that wake me up when I do fall asleep. F 75 4 days
750 1X day
7/29/2011
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 1  Severe Sinusitis I have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis about 8 years and take steroids and a TNF inhibitor. I was at the ER for a cat scan to rule out anything nasty during a severe sinusitis headache. It was sinusitis and I was prescribed levaquin despite my history/medications being thoroughly documented. By the 2nd dose I began to notice left calf pain and right Achilles tendon tightness. By the 3rd dose walking was becoming difficult and on the 4th day I was hobbling and struggling to go up and down stairs. I stopped the levaquin and was switched to Augmentin by my family doctor. Questions about whether this was a reaction to levaquin were discounted pretty much. Personally I don't think this is reactive arthritis or an allergic reaction. This is solely muscle pain that has me parking close to the door of my office, limiting bathroom trips because it takes me so long to get there, concerned about how I will do in an airport this weekend, and indeed for the long term, given what I have F 61 4 days
500mg 1X day
7/26/2011
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 1  sinus infection After the first pill, I was shaking and twitching all over. Severe pain inside my body. Legs and arms would burn and get numb. Horrible nightmares, fatigue, lightening type flashes and floaters in my eyes, muscles seemed to shrink. Lost 20 pounds in 2 weeks. Continued taking the medicine for 4 days because I was told by 2 doctors that it couldn't be from the medicine. Heart was beating out of control for almost 8 months along with such severe fatigue that I barely left the house.. I still have not recovered from this drug. IT IS NOT WORTH THE RISK.....don't take this drug!!!!! F 46 7 days
500mg 1X day
7/23/2011
 1  Chronic Sinus Infection I have taken courses of Levaquin (brand name) before with no serious side effects. However, this course of Levaquin (generic version) caused calf tenderness and swelling of my left knee and ankle after taking the 12th dose. I also feel tingling in my toes and some pain in my neck. I was prescribed a 15 day dose by my allergist for my chronic sinus infection. As soon as I noticed the soreness in my calves, I immediately stopped taking the medication. Then the next day my left ankle and knee began to swell. I called my doctor to report my side effects, and of course, he told me to stop taking the medication. He did prescribe hydroxyzine to help with the soreness. We will see if it helps or not. Also, I still have the sinus infection (but for me that is nothing new). My mom also had severe side effects after only one dose. She had muscle cramps and soreness the first night after the initial dose. I am very curious about the fact that the brand name version of Levaquin never caused side effects, but the generic version did. I don't know if there is any correlation or not, but it is very interesting. I agree with the others who have rated Levaquin, stay away from it unless it is life or death. I hope that my side effects will dissipate and never come back, but I guess we will see. F 39 12 days
500 MG 1X day
7/21/2011
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 1  sinus infection My side effects are everything that everybody has written about. There is not enought space to list all of them. My Dr put me on a second dosage even though I was crying from the joint pain and could barely move. My Dr. scoffed at my saying it was the Levaquin and said I had a pinched nerve in my neck & sent me to a shoulder specialist. That Dr. immediately asked me if I had taken Levaquin recently as he said I had all of the Levaquin side effects. He sent me to a reumtolgist that confirmed Levaquin side effects. This was Feb 2010. I have not been able to wash my hair since as I cannot keep my arms up long enought. I had thumb reconstructive surgery in April, 2011, as the tendons had come loose, causing the joint to come apart. I am still not able to go back to work. F 64 16 days
30 1X day
7/12/2011
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 1  fever and throat infection Severe swelling and redness of the eyes, eyelids and below the eyes, itching, breathing difficulty M 32 1 days
500mg 1X day
6/26/2011
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 1  POISON!!! DO NOT INGEST THIS POISON UNTIL YOU'VE WATCHED THIS VIDEO: www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/jan-june11/antibiotics_06-16.html POISON! F 40
750 1X day
6/22/2011
 1  kidney stones Starting shortly after I finished this course of antibiotics: stiffness in calves and foot muscles upon rising in the morning and after sitting for more than a minute or two. To date it has been over 2 months. I was first given this in the ER when I went in about a kidney stone that I was passing. I ended up with a week-long UTI, that the Levaquin didn't relieve until I took the last (7th) pill. I've read that this is a "black box" drug. I was given no warning that the side effects could be severe and/or debilitating. Not by my doctor, nor by the pharmacy that filled the prescription. F 60 8 days
250 MG 1X day
6/19/2011
 1  Bronchitis Tendon pain in both ankles. Zero range of motion. I can't put any weight on my feet. My toes can barely move. My left leg is weak. Tingling sensation in toes. Feelings of anxiety. Went from 25 years of age to 80 year old man. M 25 3 days
500 1X day
6/18/2011
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 1  POSSIBLE SINUS INFECTION ALMOST DIED. PLEASE NOTE: I HAVE NO KNOWN ALLERGIES TO ANYTHING (EVEN FOOD) I CAN TOLERATE MEDICATIONS VERY WELL. THIS DRUG IS POISON AND DOCTORS PUSH IT ON PPL LIKE ITS CANDY- VERY DISTURBING. ESPECIALLY IN THE ELDERLY. AFTER ONLY BEING ON THIS POISON FOR 3 DAYS I BECAME GRAVELY ILL. I COULD NOT STAND, WALK, ETC AS I WAS ALWAYS DOUBLED OVER IN PAIN.MY STOMACH WAS CRAMPED UP AND I WAS VOMITING PROFUSELY. LOTS OF BM'S WHICH TURNED INTO DIAHERRIA (SP?) AND THEN EVENTUALLY BLOOD. I WAS BLEEDING RECTALLY IN VAST AMOUNTS. AFTER A FEW HOURS MY BOWEL MOVEMENTS TURNED INTO BOWLS OF BRIGHT RED BLOOD. I WAS FRIGHTENED AND HURTING EVERYWHERE AND ALSO HAD A VERY HIGH FEVER. MY HUSBAND RUSHED ME TO THE ER. MY WBC'S WERE EXTREMELY ELEVATED AND I STILL HAD BLOOD COMING OUT (IN THE WAY OF VOMIT) AND ALSO STOOLS. I HAVE NEVER HAD SUCH STOMACH CRAMPING OR PAIN IN MY LIFE. ALSO WAS VERY NAUSEOUS, SWEATING AND HAD JOINT AND MUSCLE PAIN EVERYWHERE. NO APPETITE. WAS HOSPITALIZED AND HAD MULTIPLE TESTS RU IF YOU ARE NOT ALLERGIC TO PENICILLIN BASED DRUGS TAKE SOMETHING LIKE KEFLEX INSTEAD. AVOID LEVAQUIN AND IT'S COUSIN DRUGS LIKE THE PLAGUE. AFTER THE RESEARCH I DID I SEE THIS I9S A VERY STRONG AND MISPRESCRIBED DRUG. THERE IS 0 REASON TO GIVE THIS TYPE OF MED TO SOMEONE WITH A "SINUS INFECTION". I HAVE READ THAT IT IS USED IN THE ARMY FOR PPL WITH ANTHRAX. EVEN IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TP PENICILLIN BASED DRUGS THERE ARE OTHER OPTIONS BESIDES THE QUINOLONES. I FOUND OUT THAT LEVAQUIN WIPED OUT MY STOMACH FLORA (BOTH GOOD AND BAD) SO I HAVE HAD GI PROBLEMS EVER SINCE. I TAKE PROBIOTICS DAILY ALONG WITH DIGESTIVE AND ADDITIONAL FIBER SUPPLEMENTS. I NEVER NEEDED THESE THINGS BEFORE. I THINK WE SHOULD HAVE A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT AGAINST LEVAQUIN. IT'S FLAT OUT DANGEROUS. F 31 4 days
500 MG 1X day
6/16/2011
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 1   Pain in joints mainly ankles & lower back I could walk before levaquin (first week in December 2010 I have not walked since without assistance. My Dr said it will go away but it is still here and worse. M 91 7 days
500mg 1X day
6/15/2011
 1  cough Achilles tendon and ankle pain; legs prickly burning from knees down; chronic fatigue; insomnia; joints popping; Stopped 7 day prescription after 4 days in March 2011; leg issues and fatigue had already started 2 days before. Now I am in the 4th month and knee joints are popping loudly. Ankle soreness and weakness still there; insomnia; dulled personality. M 58 4 days
750 mg 1X day
6/13/2011
 1  Sinus Infection Severe Gout and joint swelling, left leg. I find it disturbing that both main stream and alternative practitioners ignore their patients when they blame Levaquin for sudden severe maladies. The refrain, it can't be the drug is getting a bit thin. To date, I've read hundreds of Levaquin horror stories. The problem being is there is no end to them. VOTE with your money. Boycott Ortho McNeil Janssen Pharm!! M 55 18 days
500 MG 1X day
6/6/2011
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 1  sinus infection Finished dosage and a few days later my wrists, hands and feet were so sore I could hardly pick things up and move them. I went back to dr. a week later and made sure this was documented. I started taking glucosamine and symptoms went away after about a month. Dr. commented that another lady she prescribed this to the same time as me came back with symptoms also. DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG!!!! I am still not sure why my dr. didn't just give me a z-pac. F 43 10 days
500 mg 1X day
6/6/2011
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 1  Ear infection Mild joint pain in my hands on day one. Mild joint pain in my feet on day two. By day five I felt like if I continued taking this drug that I would be doing some long term damage, so I stopped. I still have intermittent joint pain one week later. I typically don't have any issues with non-penicillin antibiotics, but Levaquin produced some very noticable side effects. I don't normally surf these boards, but I found it alarming how many had near immediate joint and tendon issues. What good is an antibiotic if you have to trade for painful joints and the possibility of a blown achiles tendon? M 42 5 days
500mg 1X day
5/31/2011

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