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 | Sinus Infection/Bronchitis | Dizziness and "not with it" feeling within a few hours of takingi it. Slight achiness in joints but I already had tendonitis so maybe it's just acting up. Worst of all was the insomnia. | It helped somewhat. I have struggled with this sinus/bronchitis stuff and the doctor wanted to really kick it. I can't say that I like how I feel on the med but I can't really complain about it either. If you are looking for the side effects they will happen. I did figure out I had to take the Levaquin after eating, not before. I had to take lots of food to keep from having more severe dizziness and general symptoms. I am down to 2 hours of sleep a night and that is the most annoying thing about it. | F | 34 | 5 days | 12/8/2008 | 2 | UTI | Severe Tinnitus, trouble speaking muscle weakness and severe tiredness | Wouldnt take it again had to stop after 5 days tinnitus was the worse side effect | F | 51 | 5 days | 12/7/2008 | 1 | Bronchitis | Tinnitus, Extreme insomnia, Photosensitivity, Blurred Vision, Knee popping and pain, cramped shoulder pain, auditory hallucinations, burning and tingling sensation on cheek, weight loss, muscle wasting, memory problems, extreme anxiety and fear. Severe depression and suicidal thoughts. Could not eat anything, no appetite and everything tasted terrible. Most of these symptoms lasted over three months, some are still there. | It's been almost six months since I've taken this drug and I'm still having some problems. I know it's the drug, because I had none of this before I took this medication. Symptoms I still have are anxiety, shoulder pain, knee pain, tinnitus, some depression which slowly lessens everyday and I have not taken any other medications for it. Serious memory problems. This drug is like poison, do not ever take it or any fluroquinolones (cipro, etc.) I have gained some weight back, but it took over 4 months, I had lost 17 pounds in two weeks during and after taking this drug. | F | 43 | 5 days | 12/5/2008 | 1 | kidney infection | night sweats, dizziness, nausea, headache, vivid dreams, racing thoughts, gas pain | This is a terrible drug. I had kidney stones and my doctor gave me this drug because he feared I had a kidney infection as well. The side effects from the drug were almost as bad as passing the kidney stones. I was supposed to take the drug for 5 days but quit after 2 when I realized that my symptoms were worse immediately after I took the drug. I wish I had never taken this drug. | F | 41 | 2 days | 12/5/2008 | 5 | sinus infection | absolutely none - and I work out all the time | M | 40 | 7 days | 12/4/2008 | 1 | Ear Infection | extreme pain in both knees, slight pain in one wrist and ankle | This is bad stuff. I stopped taking my 10 day course after 7 days - figured out what was causing my knee pain. Two weeks later I'm just now starting to recover. The doctor tried to tell me he didn't think it was the meds...the pharmacist said yes it was. The pharmacist said to drink lots of water to flush out of your system, take megadoses of omega 3 fish oil, take motrin, and put ben gay on your legs at night until it eases up. Also said, don't take this again...don't worry...this is a killer medicine. However, it did cure my ear ache. | F | 55 | 7 days | 12/4/2008 | 5 | UTI's often | I have UTI's at the drop of a hat due to several urology issues and it clears the infection every time I develop one - bacterial included. I do have some swelling of the ankles and a blah feeling but nothing extreme. This year alone, I have had to take the 750 mg for 7 days about 10 times either for UTI or pneumonia - (asthma and copd)- it does cause night sweats some but usually not bad - I think it is a wonderful drug as some other drugs will not work for me anymore due to constanct infections. I have less side effects with Levaquin than I do Cipro but the cost of Levaquin is just CRAZY - thank God I get samples most usually as they are approximately $10.00 a pill AFTER my insurance pays their portion. | I take my 750 dose after lunch and cut it in 4 pieces and drink a ton of water getting the pieces down........lots of water and liquids while on this med.... | F | 62 | | 12/2/2008 | 2 | Kidney Infection | While taking the drug I experienced severe insomnia, rapid heart beat and extreme fatigue. 3 weeks after finishing the treatment I began experiencing severe joint pain and stiffness(wrist, elbow, knee, ankle). I am completely exhausted and have a feeling of being very cold all the time. | This drug needs to be taken off the market. There are other antibiotics that work just as well although they may require more than 1 dose per day. | F | 44 | 7 days | 12/2/2008 | 2 | Cellulitis | The most extreme joint pain occured on the third day after starting this and continues 2 weeks after. My knees and wrists are especially bad. Standing up or walking stairs, especially down, was so painful. | You would have to convince me that I was about to die before I would take it again | F | 55 | 10 days | 12/1/2008 | 1 | acute bronchitis | Muscle soreness, nightsweats, vivid dreams, heart palpatations, loss of appetite, fatigue. | First time I have ever taken drug but had bad side effects. It did help my bronchitis but the side effects are terrible. After one day on the drug I laid awake all night because my mind was racing, then next day my left arm and chest didn't feel right. Then I started aching all over and my arms and shoulders started getting very sore. I have been off the drug for 2 days and I can hardle lift my arms, they hurt so bad. I also had pain in my feet. I feel more study should be done on this drug. | M | 57 | 7 days | 12/1/2008 | 3 | Sinus/Ear Infection | Terrible knee and hip pain. Achilles pain. I still deal with these conditions daily even though I finished a 10-day course over 3 weeks ago. | I think this drug did the job in wiping out my persistent infection. But the side effects are long-lasting and I'm not sure it was a good trade-off. | F | 29 | 10 days | 11/30/2008 | 1 | sinus and kidney infection | swollen feet.top and bottom swollen ankles ..blisters on heel red heels bumps beneath skin on feet red rash on toes and up thighs...took drug november 13,14...allergic reactions started november 24 | patients should have allergy test before taking this drug | F | 66 | 2 days | 11/30/2008 | 1 | sexual reassignment | Just a reminder. If you are injured by this drug please contact Medwatch. 5 years ago while I was undergoing my gender reassignment surgery they gave me I.V.s of Levaquin and Cipro. This has crippled me and kept me from finishing my sexual reassignment. I am now on burden on my girlfriend and no longer able to work. Thank God for S.S.I. I am now forced to shop at the local Spokane food shelter. Beware of this drug. | M | 27 | 10 days | 11/28/2008 | 1 | Bronchitis | Severe Shoulder, Neck and Arm Pain. Some Blurred Vision. | Severe Constant Pain in both shoulders and neck. Pain in shoulders runs down each arm. The muscles in my arms hurt constantly, I cannot reach for anything above my head. My daughter had to fix my hair b/c I cannot move my arms above my head and I have always curled and fixed my own hair on a daily basis. I have had a horrible Thanksgiving, due to the fact that I am in absolute horrible pain! My daughter is typing this for me b/c I cannot add any additional pain by using my arms to add to what I am already going through. I was at the doctor's office yesterday Wed 11-26-08 and I did want to research what I was told about this medication and I am Shocked at all the comments that I have read. I am also shocked at the fact that it might take a month or more to get any relief whatsoever, when I can barely stand the thought of going through the rest of the day let alone the thought of waking up in the same condition that I feel right now. I have also had some Blurred Vision, but I would rathe | F | 59 | 16 days | 11/27/2008 | 1 | uti in august or september | swollen fingers joint/muscle pain.severe knee pain cannot squat with out knees feeling like their going to explode. pitting edema in both ankles and feets and legs cannot get a full nights sleep due to pain all over and waking with more swelling. | was given 3 days sample blister packs with out warnings or side effects. plus I have just had a L5/S1 lumber fusion on 7/08 and a c5 thru c7 cervical fusion on 10/08 .I had a lot of IV antibiotics for both surgeries. THIS MED MUST BE TAKEN OFF THE MARKET ASAP | F | 45 | 3 days | 11/24/2008 | 1 | Sinus Infection | Violent Nightmares/Hallucinations and Night Sweats. Severe Stomach pain. Lightheaded/Dizzy. Extreme Weakness and Stiffness in Knees and other joints (especially my hands). | I don't know what they put in this stuff but my god it ought to be illegal. I went in with a simple sinus infection, mild headaches mainly and bad drainage. The Dr. prescribed this crap, 500mg, once daily. Took one pill around 7am and felt okay for most of the day, experienced some mild dizziness/light-headed. Then the evening came, and holy crap! Major stomach pain kept me from eating dinner. So I went to bed around 9 to try and sleep it off. I had violent nightmares, and when I supposedly "woke up" around 3am I was hallucinating, he ceiling looked like it was falling in on me when it wasn't. Couldn't tell if I was asleep or awake. Dangerous, Dangerous drug. DO NOT take it. | M | 21 | 1 days | 11/23/2008 | 1 | urinary tract infection | Diarhea, hands and fingers swelling and hands itching, ankles swelling, bottom of feet itching. Knee joint pain. | Was supposed to take one pill a day for 7 days, took only three days and completely stopped. Have never been allergic to any medication until this.. From what I've read since my side effects I am thankful I quit taking it. This needs to be taken off the market! | F | 61 | 3 days | 11/17/2008 | 1 | diverticulitis | aches and pain in joints and muscles, esp. hands and knees | Pain started on 7th day of taking drug. Dr. took off immediately. A week later, I still have the pains, esp. in the knees. Diverticulitis quiet right now, but ruining your joints not worth the risk. | F | 61 | 9 days | 11/16/2008 | 4 | Prostate Infection | Immediately I experienced a feeling akin to heartburn along with several minutes of breath shortness immediately following taking the medication. After about 3 weeks I began to feel pain in my right shoulder as well as pain in the right arch of my foot. After 4 weeks, like many others have said, I began feeling a general weakness and stiffness in my joints. Once I got moving much of the stiffness subsided, but was worrisome. | Being very active I assumed much of the side effects was related to my change in exercise routine; it was not. I am hoping now that I am off of the medication as of two days ago, that I will begin feeling well again, and that the soreness and pain in my shoulder and arch, but it looks like that may take several weeks. I am hoping I will have suffered no long-term damage. This medication did work well, however, I would be unlikely to take it again. | M | 35 | 6 weeks | 11/14/2008 | 1 | sinus infection | insomnia, pain in muscles, anxiety, weird dreams. This has occurred within 5 hours of taking the first dose. I have never had a reaction to any drug before. | M | 54 | 1 days | 11/14/2008 |