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 |
| 4 | Strep throat & sinus infection | Slight stomach discomfort some loose stool some brain fog with head pressure but coul be from sinus infection | No issues taking this antibiotic first took penicillin didn't work still had strep And symptoms now on day 5 feel better | M | 41 | 7 days 500 mg 1X day | 5/10/2014 | 4 | Respiratory Infection | Mild upset stomach. | Levaquin is a strong antibiotic. For those of us who suffer stomach related issues from antibiotics, I highly recommend the follow measures: 1.) Take Levaquin WITH two capsules of Acidophilus...it works! 2.) Then...before bedtime, take one additional capsule of Acidophilus. 3.) Take the Levaquin with some food, and I also recommend taking it with Ginger Ale. Ginger will assist with soothing your stomatch. | M | 42 | 3 days 500 MG 1X day | 4/27/2014 | 4 | Pneumonia | Stomach upset and insomnia- but this medicine helped me get rid of pneumonia after a month of failed treatments with other medications. The side effects of this med were worth it to me, since I was finally being able to get well. | F | 34 | 6 days 500 | 9/18/2013 | 4 | staph infection | None initially, then started experiencing weird muscle & joint aches all over my body about a month afterward. It did stop eventually. | It worked where the Augmentin failed to work. I wouldn't take this for any non life threatening infection, but I had staph climbing up my arm fast - really didn't have a choice. It cleared it quick. | M | 51 | 10 days 500 1X day | 6/14/2013 | 4 | The 1st few days I had some slight arthritic pain in my knees and feet but that went away. Otherwise no other side effects. | I was concerned when I read the side effects other people experienced and put off taking this rx. I finally gave in and was anxious. However I did not experience anything terribly bad at all, thank goodness. No nightmares, no long term effects and no insomnia at all. No stomach issues either and I have bad GERD. I gave this a 4 since it did not help but that might be due to the fact that my sinus congestion has nothing to do with a sinus infection which is why I initially was put on this RX so its a bit unfair to rate Levaquin's effectiveness due to a misdiagnosis. | F | 35 | 14 days 700 1X day | 5/10/2013 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 4 | Bronchitis | No side effects noted, infection greatly improved after 2 doses Came to this site after looking up potential drug interactions due to the other meds im on. | I have had a good experience with this medication so far, I am on my 4th pill out of the 10 day regimen and will be keeping an eye on any muscle pains or mental status changes. Not having any of the horrible side effects listed by other posters here but it has definitely made me realize I should research all medications BEFORE taking them. | F | 45 | 10 days 500 1X day | 6/22/2012 | 4 | Pneumonia | The first 6 hours after taking each pill I experienced mild anxiety, jitters, insommia and nausea/heartburn. It was extremely effective for pneumonia, but I'm glad other people have had these side effects because they're not listed for the drug. I just finished my last dose and working through the jitters and insomnia now. It's easier to deal with now that I know where it's coming from. If you have to take it, I would recommend taking it in the morning, the jitters always went away for me after the first 6 hours or so. | F | 33 | 7 days 750mg 1X day | 1/18/2012 | 4 | Chronic Bladder Infection | I was walking casually last night with knee pain. Not a big deal. Then, out of the blue, a tendon blew in my foot. Today I'm in so much pain all over I look 120 instead of 38. | This drug should STAY on the market. It works when others don't. Guys, your doctors know the potential for tendon rupture and don't CARE. They don't have to live with it, YOU DO. We need this drug when others won't work but the benefits have to outweigh the risks. It should be a last resort in serious, life threatening or stubborn cases only! Fire your doctors! They have to stop rupturing tendons like it's no big deal and they won't until their wallets are hurting! | F | 38 | 2 days 500 MG 2X day | 2/12/2011 | 4 | pneumonia | Headaches, wrists, elbows, shoulders, kneees, low back, ankles and feet have been aching. I feel like I was hit by a truck and left to die. I wake up just a couple of hours after I try to go to sleep with my legs and shoulders aching intensely. I am miserable and wish that I would have stopped taking the meds after the first day. I get sharp shooting pains in my ears and headaches that last all day. My Dr. told me not to lift anything for 2 weeks while taking this medicine. I can't imagine how bad it would hurt if I was trying to lift something. I feel like I am 80 years old and I can hardly get up from a chair without having to hobble when I finally get going. It hurts to just lift my arm to try to grab a cup. I will never take this medicine again. There has to be something better that doesn't make you feel this way. I also experienced very bad burning like acid in my stomach and throat about an hour after taking it. Got over pneumonia, and I sure hope all of these symptoms go away. I | It got rid of my pneumonia, but not a drug that I would ever use again. I am going to tell my doctor to make a note on my file. | F | 58 | 14 days 500 mg 1X day | 1/22/2011 | 4 | Strep Throat | Severe Insomnia. Okay so I did not sleep for ten days. However, I have had Strep Throat twice in a month. I will trade 10 days of no sleep for no more Strep Throat | F | 44 | 10 days 500 1X day | 1/10/2011 | 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 | 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 | 4 | UTI | Headache, dry eyes | I am allergic to a lot of antibiotics, so the Dr. gave me 250mg. which is a low dose. I suppose this is why the side effects have not been too bad. It cleared up the UTI. | F | 55 | 10 days 250mg 1X day | 11/19/2010 | 4 | Prostate infection | minor joint pain in shoulders, but I had joint pain off an on before I took it so I'm not convinced it had anything to do with the drug. I had some minor muscle pain/fatigue after going to the gym the first couple of times and I did feel weaker, but I attributed that to not working out for about 3 weeks while I recoved from an appendectomy. | My doctor told me of the possible side effects related to Tendon pain/tearing, and suggested that I cut back on my weight that I was lifting by 50%, I worked out the upper body 3 times a week with weights, but did avoid anything that put extra tension on the achilles, so I pretty much skipped lower body, which was just fine by me. | M | 48 | 30 days 1X day | 11/12/2010 | 4 | UTI | Light headache at bed time and heavy in the morning, hard to sleep, fatigue. | This is a strong antibiotic that helped my body win over the nasty infection. I have been only on the 5th day of this drug... so not sure what other effects I might have over the time. Its effectiveness seems to outweigh the side effects so far. | M | 48 | 10 days 500mg 1X day | 11/10/2010 | 4 | External fixator pin site infection | After about 35 days on this drug I started feeling a little more shaky then normal. Also at that point I started having joint and muscle pain. Didn't sleep as well as normal. | The nasty infection in my leg went away with the drug. I was on two other antibiotics prior to this one and they did nothing to cure the infection. Some of the side effects could be attributed to the fact that I had a severe ankle trauma and was going through major healing during the same time I was taking it. | M | 45 | 40 days 750 MG 1X day | 10/25/2010 | 4 | Chronic Prostititus | Muscle & joint pain, lower back pain | Yes, it has some bad side affects for some, but overall the drug works like it should. My side affects are not bad and the end result is worth it to me. | M | 47 | 30 days 500 1X day | 9/23/2010 |