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 | ear infection and sinus infection | dizziness, nausea, splitting headache | I hate this medication | F | 36 | 6 days | 6/17/2006 | 3 | Uncomplicated UTI | Extreme insomnia. I couldn't sleep at night for the three nights that I was on it. I was very keyed up. Had LOTS of energy. | I was pleased with the drug other than the hyperactivity I experienced. No stomach upset. No hives or other reactions. | F | 45 | 3 days | 6/15/2006 | 3 | Uncomplicated UTI | Extreme insomnia. I couldn't sleep at night for the three nights that I was on it. I was very keyed up. Had LOTS of energy. | I was pleased with the drug other than the hyperactivity I experienced. No stomach upset. No hives or other reactions. | F | 45 | 3 days | 6/15/2006 | 1 | Ear infection | I have taken Levaquin on numerous occasions without a problem. So those people that are commenting that there is no problem, just wait! I started 750mg of Levaquin for an ear infection. This time I developed SEVERE gastric distress! I looked like I was 7 months pregnant; had severe pain throughout the colon and found it difficult to catch my breath, due to the severe bloating. If this was not bad enough, my shoulders have become unbearably painful; especially the right one, where it is painful to the touch. (It reminds me of when I had a tetanus shot). I was only on the pill for a day or two before this happened and cut my dosage down to half a pill; and now I WON'T take another one. I am just wondering how long it will take for the shoulder pain to go away. | F | 56 | 4 days | 6/15/2006 | 3 | Infection Travelling | Severe panic anxiety upon waking etc. I thought I was losing it after 2 pills, wife felt crazy & Depressed, Suicidal Ideation. We are normally very healthy mentally and physically. VERY DANGEROUS SIDE EFFECTS DOCTORS NOT AWARE OF THEM!!!!! Stopped course of anti-biotics after 3 pills. | This drug is NOT to be taken lightly. | M | 47 | 3 days | 6/14/2006 | 1 | sinus infection | It's been 2 months since I stopped taking levaquin, and I am still suffering. I am depressed, nauseated all day, have no appetite, and cannot sleep without 2 prescription drugs! I have lost 20 pounds. I miss my former self! | I, too, just want my life back the way it was before I got poisoned by this drug. I'd like to talk to the person who posted the same side effects earlier this week - email me. I used to be happy and energetic. Now I am depressed and weak. I have to force myself to eat. I am taking calcium, magnesium, and Vitamin B complex. I am angry, frustrated, and sad. | F | 58 | 5 days | 6/14/2006 | 5 | UTI/Kidney Infection | None | The only thing that has gotten rid of my UTIs or Kidney Infections without hospitalization | F | 23 | 3 months | 6/13/2006 | 1 | uti | numbness and burning in elbow of left arm, feeling of pounding/racing heart, pain in neck and head, loss of appetite, EXTREME anxiety, suicidal feelings, agitation, depression, racing thoughts. | i would never take this poison again. i've already told family and friends to tell doctors that they are allergic to floroquinolones, as i would never want anyone to suffer through the hell i'm experiencing. it's been a month since i stopped this med, and i wonder if i'll ever be myself again. my doctor has prescribed klonopin for the anxiety and it's not helping, which is saying a lot--klonopin is a strong anti-anxiety med. i find myself extremely fearful and anxious most of the time, i cry for two to three hours a day, i sleep very little and there's no relief in sight. i have zero appetite and have lost about twelve pounds in the past month. there are times when i feel suicidal. i'm so angry at the doctors who gave me this junk. i just want my old life back. before the uti and the levaquin? i was about as happy and 'normal' as you could wish. with that in mind, if you do by some chance have a history of anxiety or depression, i would beg you to consider what you read here | F | 35 | 7 days | 6/11/2006 | 1 | after hydrocele operation | I am writing from Italy. After taking 3 pills of levofloxacin (levaquin) I started feeling pain in both Achilles tendons. It began om April 6, 2006. After more than 3 months the tendonitis has not subsided in spite of infiltrstione, electric applications and even homeopathic tretment. Severe pain in heels, inable to walk more than 50 meters. For longer walks I need a wheelchair. Fear of permanent crippling. Professional life completely disrupted. Doctors have no concrete treatment proposals. Even orthopeds do not know the side effects of the drug and do not know how to deal with it. I feel completely ruined. I am 68 years old. "Fortunately" no symtoms of psychiatrc or nervous side effects. | M | 68 | 3 days | 6/8/2006 | 1 | orchitis | Really bad insomnia, light headedness, confusion, anxiety, pain in my knee tendons | I think its far too potent a drug for bacterial infections unless prescibed for an emergency. There's a whole website detailing the terrible side effects and long term effects by this drug. Plus, it hasn't seemed to work too well on top of that. | M | 32 | 6 days | 6/8/2006 | 4 | sinus infection | mood swings, trouble sleeping, feeling of sadness, general malice, joint pain (especially in hands, shoulders, and elbows) | I've been on Levaquin twice in the last 5 months, each time for about 5 weeks to completely clear my sinus infection. The first time I experienced the side effects, I didn't think that they were related to the Levaquin. However, when I developed pretty much the same side effects the second time, I'm convinced that the Levaquin caused my problems. Both times after being off the Levaquin for a few days, I felt much better and all the side effects had disappeared. I have to say, though, that the Levaquin cleared up my sinus infections. I just don't know if the side effects were worth it. | F | 58 | 5 weeks | 6/7/2006 | 3 | Strep Throat | While my sore throat and high fever was gone within 1 day my symptons were replaced with insominia, bloating and other stomach issues. I'm sure the yeast infection is on the way. I'm on my third day of 500 MG. I asked my doctor to change my prescription (I've never had a problem with an antibiotic before) but she said this was the best thing for me, to deal with the stomach problems and she prescribed me two weeks of sleeping pills. If they don't work, Im on to a new doctor! | F | 33 | 3 days | 6/7/2006 | 1 | KIDNEY INFECTION | AFTER DOCTORS VISIT TOOK 1ST DOES AT 4:OOPM. SAT DOWN TO DINNER ABOUT 6:00PM. SEVERE TIGHTNESS IN CHEST, COULD NOT BREATH, HEART RACING. CALLED AMBULANCE BECAUSE I BELIEVED I WAS HAVING A HEART ATTACK.ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL FOR TESTS AND 24 HOUR OBSERVATION. RAN EVERY POSSIBLE TEST INCLUDING STRESS TEST. NO SIGN OF ANY HEART PROBLEMS.DOCTOR SAID IT WAS A REACTION TO THE MED. | BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THIS DRUG. ASK ALOT OF QUESTIONS OF YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TAKING. I WOULD RECOMMEND NOT TAKING IF AT ALL POSSIBLE. | M | 42 | 1 days | 6/7/2006 | 1 | Sinus Infection | Severely upset stomach. Sleeplessness. | My doctor put me on this poison 3 times and my infection kept coming back worse. After a week on 500 mg of this stuff I could not breath and my infection seemed worse went to the 911 room last night and got a shot of another antibiotic and I can already breath better. | M | 7 days | 6/6/2006 | 1 | sinus infection | Severe Fatigiue and thigh muscle pain as well as other body aches. Difficulty falling asleep. | Never had side effects like this from a drug. Think hard before taking this medicine because if you get the side effects they are not just a nusiance but rather severe and long lasting. | M | 45 | 20 days | 6/5/2006 | 3 | Stomach pains Inferction | I did have lower back pain a mental fog and fatigue for the most part. My stomach problems went away for now took it 7 days. | Use with caution very powerful | M | 43 | 7 days | 6/4/2006 | 1 | diverticulis | I had a burning feeling on the tops of both hands and got a hive on one of them; dry mouth; worst symptom is feeling weak and trembly inside. I'm glad I checked this site and will call my doctor about a switch in meds tomorrow. | I was not warned about symptoms and made the mistake of not informing myself before taking it. As many other people warn on this site: buyer beware. | F | 52 | 6 days | 6/3/2006 | 4 | sinusitus/sore throat | Exteme joint pain over entire body, fatique | I finsihed a 4 month chemo treatment in Jan 06 and was unsure if the pain was related to one of the drugs finally leaving my body after slightly over 4 months, then realized the pain began day 3 of taking Levaquin. Took the last one 2 days ago and hope the pain and fatigue stop soon. Every bone and joint in my body hurts! | F | 53 | 7 days | 6/2/2006 | 1 | Sinus Infection | Extreme pain in my hip joint and my ankles. I can hardly walk. I also had a burning sensation in my hands while taking this drug. The past week my arms have been going numb while i sleep. I think this drug has affected my Central Nervous System and my joints. The Drug manufacturer does have a warning on their insert about having CNS problems if taking NSAIDS (CELEBREX, NAPROXEN, ETC, in combination with Levaquin). Anybody thinking about taking this drug, please do your homework!!! This pain I'm experiencing is going to be very difficult to overcome! I would NEVER have used this drug if i knew what kind of side effects it caused. The prescribing information insert also talks about examination of weight bearing joints revealed persistent lesions of the cartilage. Other fluoroquinolones also produce similiar erosions in weight bearing joints. This explains the joint pain. Once again, the drug manufacturer actually has this info on their insert. I think the FDA should ban this dru | M | 41 | 5 days | 6/2/2006 | 1 | bronchitis, sinus infection | severe stomach pain and back pain. knee pain | i actually cried this morning from the back pain and my stomach has been killing me all day. my knees have been really hurting and my mom said it was probably from the weather...i've had knee pain before, but this is ridiculous...and i only took one 500 mg dose of this last night. thank GOD i found this site (and others) warning me of its effects. Thanks to everyone who wrote in. I can't believe it is on the market. I just called and got the answering service to my doctors and gave them an earful...how could she think of prescribing this knowing full well of its side effects...how much of a kickback to they get from this company. i am ticked!!! and still in pain. i feel sorry for anyone who took this medicine. | F | 37 | 1 days | 6/1/2006 |