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  Recurring Sinus Infection On Day 3 of treatment -- Severe joint, hands, arms, and shoulder pain. Swelling in fingers and hands. Tight and painful tendons in back of legs and hands to elbows. I experienced dizziness to the point of being unable to drive. I am still experiencing this after 3 months of being off Levaquin. I was prescribed this medicine 750 mg 1x a day for 21 days for a recurring sinus infection back in January 2009. Day 3 I began to have severe joint and muscle pain in legs, arms and shoulders. Also, very tight tendons in back of legs, forearms and hands. Day 5 I was so dizzy I could not drive. I was unaware of the potential side effect of this drug as my doctor did not warn me. I mistakenly attributed the pain to the home improvement projects I was in the middle of, which can be strenuous, and moving into my new home. I am far from out of shape, so it surprised me that I would feel this sore and have so much pain. On Day 10 I could not get out of bed without help, I could barely walk, it was excruiating. I had pain and swelling in my hands and fingers, there wasn't a place in my body that didn't hurt like hell. I had no strength overall. My daughter had to help me to the toilet and put my socks on. I couldn't figure out what was happening to me. The only thing that had changed was my taking the Levaquin. I went online and found these reviews and a multitude of other website with warnings of side effects. WHY, didn't my doctor warn me??? If I had been aware, I would have recognized the side effects and STOPPED taking the meds immediately!! Its been over 3 months since I stopped taking it and I'm still experiencing severe pain, swelling, loss of strength, extremely tight tendons and fatigue. I have a few ok days but it flares up badly with just a little physical activity. F 45 15 days
4/15/2009
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 1  respiratory condition Permanently ruined the cartilage in both knees. Impaired ability to walk. If I could turn back the clock to the hour before I took my first Levaquin Pill, I would. Knowing what I know now, knowing that the devastating side effects of this poison would be permanent, I would never in a million years taken this stuff. F 54 10 days
4/10/2009
 1  suspected infection Severe tendon damage, neuropathy, vision damage, head pressure, balance problems, insomnia, tremors, and a ton more symptoms. There is a Levaquin movie documentary that is now available. The website address is http://www.certainadverseevents.com Because of the high production value of the movie, the producer spent over $65,000 of her own money to complete this documentary. I really applaud her for being so committed to a cause to spend that kind of money for this project. The director had an adverse reaction to Levaquin and wanted to try and bring greater awareness to quinolone toxicity. The film was very well done. The movie was excellent! Very informative and interesting. In addition to quinolone information, the film delves into a lot about the corrupt FDA. For anyone that has been damaged by a quinolone this is a very good film to show your disbelieving doctor. It may also be a good film to have on file for disability purposes. I hope this film can bring about some change an M 44
4/10/2009
 1  UTI I was on metronazdole and levaquin for two days. I was on IV 2x a day. My doctor told me she wants me to be on antibotics for 2 days. When it got to the third day, I thought I was going home. No, the nurse said you need to have more IV. Well they haven't run any test to see any improvement, and I did experience some side effects like dark urine, green stools, which they said its normal but its not normal to me. I was feeling dizzy and had pain at the site of injection. I complaint about it and they ignored me. Back at home, I had burning sensation in my arms and upper back, weight lost. I am experiencing a tendon rupture in my hands. I can't drive, I already the passenger side scrap from a drive thur enterance. That nevers happens. NEVER ever again. Take my word for it. I feel foggy in my eyes, weak hands and thighs, rapid weigh lost. However, I am able to eat. I wasn't able to eat when I was admitted to hospital. But I am slowly able to eat food again. F 36 2 days
4/8/2009
 2  prostatitis cramping of the calf muscles within 3 days, Gradually increasing stiffness in the ankles, Aching fingers and other tendons, Profound tiredness, Diarrhea, bloating, flatulence. Discontinued use after sudden severe pulled muscle like episode for no apparent reason. This ended up being an injury that lasted quite a while. Before I started levaquin, I was an active martial arts practitioner. However It gradually attacked various connective tissues. I was warned about tendon issues, so I stopped strenuous and risky physical activity. I was walking about 3 miles a day for about a week, then I had to stop that. by the 2nd week I could not walk more than a hundred yards or so a day. Finally I experienced sudden pain in my hamstring while doing dishes, which turned into an injury much like a severe muscle pull or minor tear. I have no idea when I will be able to do martial arts again. Funny thing is, that I was given this after multiple urine tests taken weeks apart showed no sign of infection. Was this really necessary? So its hard to say if it even did anything. The prescription was for 1 month. M 42 14 days
4/7/2009
 1  Sinus Infection/Pneumonia Permanently disabled - severe neurological effects too numerous to list. Took 2 wk script of Levaquin in 2005 and I become increasingly worse each year. Fibromyalgia, CFS, carpal tunnel, anxiety, depression, skin rash, Lupus symptoms (high ANA index)...you name it... DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG!!! Please e-mail me with questions. I cannot understand why this drug is still available when WE KNOW the likely consequences. I am only 36 years old, and I'm still forcing myself to work each day, but I'm barely making it. I will continue to pray for each and every one of the victims of this horrible drug and hope that we find some answers (and resolution!). F 36 14 days
4/7/2009
 1  pneumonia tendonitis, tendon rupture, carotid aneurysms, rash, horrible nightmares, insomnia, chronic fatigue, extreme weight loss..then gain, loss of senses of taste and smell, rash, visual disturbances, spinal pain, constant dry mouth, elevated liver enzymes, impaired kidney function Last Apr.4, I was prescribed Levaquin (500 mg/day) for pneumonia. The 4th morning I awoke with such pain in my shoulders and arms, I felt as if I'd been kicked & beaten all night. It took visits to many doctors, the emergency room, x-rays, MRIs, physical therapy,etc, to convince them this wasn't arthritis. It got so bad, I couldn't dress myself. On Sept. 5, I had arthroscopic surgery on my right shoulder. All rotator cuff tendons were ruptured as if they had exploded. She trimmed off the jagged ends, pulled them up, & screwed them into the "ball" with plastic screws. My left shoulder will be repaired in a few weeks. I had a painful red rash that was everywhere including my eyes. The rheumatologist > opthamologist, who saw something odd behind my right eye & > neurologist who tapped my spine, "MRIed" & "Angioed " my head, finding a small carotid aneurysm.I was referred to Rush University Hospital in Chicago. On Jan 8, an endovascular neurosurgeon went up my femoral artery to my brain & found a huge, sausage - like aneurysm below the small one. Unable to coil them, he used stints that he hopes will work.Next procedure in July for these, & another aneurysm in the left carotid artery. I live on morphine, narco, xanax, & gabapentin. I can no longer golf, bike, swim, travel, garden. I'm sure I'll never feel like I did before Levaquin. Thanks to NBC news, I finally made the connection & joined a lawsuit ( James F Hu F 62 7 days
4/6/2009
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 1  diverticulitis Received an e-mail about side affects and relized I was experiencing them also. In my case, i had sharp pains in my upper arms as though I had strained my muscles. I am petrified about potential tendon problems. I immediately stopped the meds and will go tomorrow for a substitute. Also noticed how expensive this stuff is. After my copay, a 7day regimen cost me $35. The FDA sucks! This drug is a prime example of the FDA getting their palms greased and allowing crap like this on the market! M 61 2 days
4/5/2009
 2  UTI I've been on this many times and mostly for chronic bronchitis with no obvious side effects. This time I was put on a five day course and after the 2nd day, I was tired all day, having vivid and disturbing dreams and severe aches in my upper back and shoulder muscles. Took a third dose and then began to relate the problems to this medication and have stopped. This is the 2nd day without the Levaquin and had an anxiety attack. I believe the anxiety attack is from it still being in my system. My shoulders are still killing me and I'm only 35 with no history of muscle or joint problems. I'll give it a week and go back to the doctor if not better. I will not take this again and being that Biaxin also has horrible side effects, I don't know what they can give me when I get a bout of my chronic bronchitis. F 35 3 days
4/3/2009
 1  Bronchitis/Sinusitis Nausea, severe insomnia, stomach cramps, lightheaded, exhaustion, sweating, dry mouth, high irritability, over all felt weird. I was prescribed Levaquin 750mg Tabs. I could not function on this medication. I have no known drug allergies. However this is a prescription that I think should be taken off the market. The U.S.Food & Drug Administration should evaluate the severe side effects that it causes on patients. F 30 2 days
4/1/2009
 1  bacterial infection no sleep; couldn't eat ; joints ached; irritable It amazes me that not only do doctors prescribe this vile stuff but that it is even legal. I not only felt disfunctional and warped but physically I was wiped out. I mean are we developping antibiotics for some other species or something - what is going on here ?!! After three days I said no more and was give azythromycin which at least made me functional. M 50 3 days
3/31/2009
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 1  chest congestion muscle cramps, tiredness, insomnia, halucinations, nightmares, blurred vision, dry mouth and throat, minimal concentration. Would not recommend this drug for anyone. My sister just told me that she was taking Levaquin when she was air-lifted because they had trouble keeping her awake. I stopped taking the drug after 5 days because I could hardly walk any longer. M 71 5 days
3/31/2009
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 1  broncitis/sinusitis Rash, and open sores on penis. tip, and shaft. horrbile pain, and gross discharge from the infection. Hurts to walk. Changing from boxers to briefs did nothing either. Cornstarch seems to dry it out a bit. Horrible drug.. should be taken off the market. M 33 5 days
3/31/2009
 1  Sinus/Cold severe stomach cramps, anxiety, sleeplessness and restlessness, weak This is the worst medication I have ever taken. I knew my body was sensitive, but this actually scared me, especially AFTER I read about the side effects. I stopped after 2 days and threw in the trash. I told everyone at work to NEVER take this medication. F 41 2 days
3/27/2009
 1  Sinus Infection While on a 10 day dose of 500mg i experienced NO ill effects. After a week off of it I started to get the classic symptoms of dizzy/foggy headed, headaches and numb/tingle toes and hands. The numbness in the hands wakes me up EVERY NIGHT! My doctor swears this is not from the levaquin. I have another appt with her. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION. I pray to GOD my side effects will go away!!! M 33 10 days
3/27/2009
 1  kidney infection immediate joint and tendon pain, followed by tendon swelling a day later. No sleep whatsoever the night I took it. cardiac symptoms. dry mouth. anxiety, Horrible, horrible medicine. DON'T TAKE THIS DRUG. THERE ARE ALTERNATIVE. CALL YOUR DOCTOR AND TELL HIM TO PRESCRIBE SOMETHING ELSE. I am at risk of tendon rupture and have limited my activities to nothing. will update. I'm sure this is just the beginning of the nightmare. F 51 1 days
3/27/2009
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 1  sinus infection terrible pain in my legs - could barely walk. Headache. Pain is definitely related to the drug - I almost never get headaches. I've never had pain in my legs like I do now - except when I injured myself playing sports as a young man. I hope the pain goe away when I stop taking the drug. M 54 8 days
3/26/2009
 1  Pneumonia A weird "high" feeling as though I am losing my mind. Insomnia I have only been on this for two days and I feel as though I am going crazy. I feel disorientated to the point that I will not drive and do not like being home alone. F 29 2 days
3/24/2009
 1  skin infection dizziness, confusion, thrush, yeast infection. still have bowel issues. lymphadenaphathy, heart palpatations. tendonitis. terrible, terrible drug! 56 2 weeks
3/24/2009
 1  chest congestion Dizzyness/Lightheaded, and a persistant dull headache. After two doses, my arms and feet felt very cold and tingly. My body temterature would fluxuate from very cold to very hot in only a short time. A general feeling of anxiexty and the inability to sit still. I have not taken in two days and my ankles and legs are still feeling very odd. Had high hopes for feeling better, but the side effects definitley were worse for me than the symptoms. M 41 2 days
3/23/2009

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