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 | Sinus infection | fatigue, depression, pains in stomach, lateral collateral ligaments (both sides), hips (both sides), right achilles tendon, arms | I have been training intensely as a runner for the past 7 months or more, increasing the intensity of my workouts and improving my 5k times, without any injuries, despite my age. THEN I started taking Levaquin and immediately began feeling terrible. After a week it finally occurred to me to look up its side effects - yikes! Fellow runners: STAY AWAY FROM THIS DRUG! | M | 50 | 8 days 500 MG 1X day | 1/4/2011 | 1 | Sinus Infection | Complete tiredness, swelling of tendon in right knee. | could not walk up or down stairs without pain in right knee. | F | 50 | 5 days 500 MG 1X day | 1/4/2011 | 1 | uti | I took the flouriquine oct.9, 2009. And while im not in the same despair I was then, 1 year and 2 months later im still in pain. I hurt at the tendons in my achilles My rotator cuff, my hips my thumbs and wrists. I also developed tinnitis and nightmares depression and pain in the left side of my head. Any way to the runner wondering if he should take this drug DONT i used to run 40 to50 miles a week. The heartache i have from not being able to run hurts im so heartbroken. Any way these email dont work so my Email is [email protected]. I would love to get together to sue Bayer for a billion if we get together we can do it ! and prevent them from hurting other people. | All flouriquine drugs are damaging GET THEM OF THE MARKET!!!!!!! greed is what this is about. Uti and sinus infections dont need a strong drug like cipro or levequine you idiots. greed thats why they are being over prescribed | F | 44 | 2 days 500 2X day | 1/3/2011 | 1 | sinus infection | F | 50 | 750 1X day | 1/3/2011 Patient History | 1 | UTI | 2 wks after completing Levaquin cure: cracking noises of all joints, pain in all tendons, random pain in different muscles (pain would come and go), feeling of pressure in my head. 3 wks after Levaquin: I developed excruciating pain in my knees (the pain was so high than I could not sleep at night for several weeks). The pain in the knees was such that I could not walk up and down the stairs, and made even walking a difficult task. After one month, I could not put any weight on my left Achille's tendon (I could not walk) and I had strange tingling in my fingers and on top of my head. My house doctor finally sent me to the hospital, where they diagnosed the side effects from quinolones. Unfortunately the only cure they could suggest was "waiting". I could not walk for several weeks and had to use crutches. Once I could start walking, I had to use a silicon pad in my shoe for over a year. My Achille's tendon never fully recovered since then but it is much better now, so I can w | I took Levaquin in September 2004 (6 years ago). Symptoms lasted for several years. Now (6 years later) all symptoms are gone, with the exception of (1) weakness of my left Achille's tendon. I feel it mostly if I walk upwards on steep terrain. (2) eyes floaters and mild reduced eyes lacrimation. MAGNESIUM pills have helped in my case. | F | 36 | 7 days 500 2X day | 1/3/2011 | 1 | sinus infection | tendonitis, joint pain, shoulder pain, crying (I'm not a crier),dizziness, nervousness, dry eyes, extrere arthritis | I quit taking leviquin after 11 days because of the dizziness and just plain weird feelings I had. the day i quit the tendon in back of my right knee began to hurt and it was soon joined by the left tendon. It has been 2 months and now both knees and both legs are so painful. I have never had problems with my legs before. Have always been in pretty good shape. live in 2 story house. Dr. said stay off your feet. Please, how long do I have to continue to do this. Am getting accupuncture. Hasn't worked so far. I sure don't want to take any more medication. Very housebound very depressed. Don't take this drug. Its bad!!!! | F | 70 | 11 days 500mg 2X day | 12/31/2010 | 1 | Coverage following procedure | nerve pain, numbness, tingling, tendonitis in all tendons (ankles, wrists, shoulders, neck), inflammation, swelling, muscle and joint pain and weakness, impaired mobility, agitation, feelings of panic, depression | Side effects had a rapid onset and show no signs of improvement. The doctor who prescribed this was poorly informed about the drug and offered no assistance with adverse effects. I feel my life is destroyed and there is no help or hope. This is a dangerous drug and should not be used for minor medical complaints. | F | 59 | 4 days 500 mg 1X day | 12/28/2010 | 1 | Bronchitis/ a1at deficency | Severe swelling of legs,arms,abdomen, pain in right shoulder,and very dizzy. Insomnia, and weakness in my right leg. | SERIOUSLY I never thought I'd ever be on a message board talking about a drug, but I have NO choice! I DONT want anyone else to feel like I do! I've taken many prescription drugs & antibiotic's in my lifetime and dealt with simple side effects such as upset stomach etc. But LEVAQUIN is poison, that cost me $182.00 and probly much more. Yeh, ya know those tv commercials you see about has your or your loved one suffered this or that from this drug or that drug call 1800 class action lawsuit? Lol yeh your gonna see levaquin on tv soon, trust me, I will take on the drug company etc, I'm not the type of person to sit and do nothing about it. Watch out levaquin!:) | F | 25 | 7 days 500mg 1X day | 12/27/2010 | 1 | Pleurisy / Sinus Infection | Days after taking the second 7 day dosage, I began to experience extreme joint pain in all the major joints; ie: hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, knees, and ankles. These symptoms began around the 2nd week of October 2010. (I was on a motorcycle camping trip and nearly was unable to return home.) The pain was accompanied by extreme swelling in all these joints to the extent that I could hardly dress myself or operate the bike. After two weeks, getting out of a chair was a challenge. | My primary care physician put me in the hospital overnight "to run tests" to try to determine problem. I am now being treated by a Rheumatologist who is treating me with Prednisone (a steroid)to relieve the symptoms. Doctors instructions are to gradually wean myself from that steroid drug by reducing the dosage every 7-10 days. However, after two weeks, the symptoms began to re-appear and I have had to resort to going back to the full dosage. It is now Christmas Eve and I am wondering if I will ever get my health back. I feel as thought I have aged 20 years. I understand the necessity for this drug; however, I will never take it again. | M | 68 | 14 days 500 MG 1X day | 12/24/2010 | 1 | Hospital procedure | Tremors, dizzines, tierdness, intense joint pain in my ankles, knees, hands, shoulders. Muscle pain in the back of my legs, Lack of strength, gum problems, white tounge, mild chest pain, cognitive problems, confusion, nightmares, ringing in the ears, sensitivity to light, vision changes. | 4 months ago I was given Levaquin via IV and tablets, I had all the side efects I mentioned, I still have some joint pain, vision changes, some tiredness and some lack of strength. I have been improving since I am taking vitamins A,B,C,D,E, minerals:iron, magnesium, calcium and zink. I have been taking antioxidants Acetyl Cysteine and Acetyl Carnitine and others. I had to investigate by myself because the Dr. dismissed my complains " it happens with some antibiotics". How do I trust them again? When I don't take my vitamins and antioxidants some of my pain comes back, I hope it will go away some day. Good luck to all I think we have to be proactive and help ourselvess | F | 44 | 10 days 500 MG 10X day | 12/19/2010 | 1 | Prevention-had no infection | Peripheral Nervous System damage, Central Nervous System damage, floaters in eyes, tinnitis in right ear, severe tendinitis throughout my body (shoulders, elbows, wrists/hands, hips, knees, calves, ankles, feet), joint pain, muscle pain, severe migraines that last for days at a time, nightmares, insomnia, losing hair rapidly, skin is broken out, hot flashes, freezing extremeties, purple feet with splotches (often deep purple, gray, and green), confusion, "foggy" mind, memory issues, digestion problems, teeth aching, muscle cramping. | I was only 28 when I took Levaquin. I was an elementary school teacher, and a healthy active person before the toxicity poisoning. I have had to be in a medical bed, utilizing wheelchairs, and occasionally a walker for almost 2 years now. Medical bills are piling up, I can't work, and I've been left disabled in chronic excruciating daily pain. | F | 29 | 10 days 750mg 1X day | 12/18/2010 | 1 | Severe kidney infection | I was admitted to the hospital with a severe kidney infection. I don't know the dosage because it was in my IV that I had continuos for 3 days in the hospital. I had the most severe headache and neckpain that I have ever experienced. (I have a very high pain tolerance and have had 2 natural childbirths). When I let the nurses know they said it must have been from the morphine (but had morphine quite a few years earlier after a surgery and never had that kind of pain). About a week later I began feeling very intense pain in my ankles. I was in pretty good shape before the hospital stay so it wasn't from being out of shape. My body overall hurts more than it ever has in my life. | I wouldn't recommend this drug for anyone. Doctors, nurses and pharmacists need to be advised of all of the horrible side effects. | F | 48 | 4 days 1X day | 12/16/2010 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |