LEVAQUIN Reviews (LEVOFLOXACIN)

Average Rating: 1.7 (2159 Ratings)

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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  chronic sinus infection terrible leg pain. i tried avelox next with the same problem. finally cipro worked. i took that at least twenty times over a six year period. in the past six months i had cartilage tears in both knees requiring surgery. it seems this class of drug causes deterioration of cartilage in weight bearing joints. i'll never take any of them again. in one year i have knee pain of an eighty year old and i'm only 52. F 52
5/31/2006
 1  sinus inflammation post sinus surg. The 2nd day I noticed burning on my right thigh. Thought I might have rubbed it on something but after reading this I bet it was levaquin. Than I got on day 5 of taking the drug noticed petechiae (small pinpoint bumps) on backs of knee, side of feet. I went off it asap. I am a nurse and am not fooling around. I would only take this drug if you have a severe known infection. Make sure you get all the info when you get this drug and be monitored carefully. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. It's sad we have to give it to so many pt's in the hospital. F 26 5 days
5/31/2006
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 1  pneumonia Shakes, high fever, severe headache, insomnia, vomitting, chills, next day rash on legs. First time I took it everything seemed fine. Three weeks later, I was put on it again to knock pneumonia completely out. After 1st pill at 11pm ~ 2 hours later all symptoms started. Doctor said I looked 'toxic'. Right now I'm on Biaxin. Be aware and possibly ask to start on something less hellish. F 48 1 days
5/30/2006
 4  prostatitus A lttle difficulty getting to sleep the first night or two but after that no problem. Soft stools but nothing dramatic, First, I have no connection to any drug company except as a investor in many of them. This drug works to reduce the symptoms of prostatitus to the 80-90% level but will not clean up the last 10%. I've taken it off and on for 16 years. M 64 16 years
5/28/2006
 4  presumed sinus infection extreme fatigue sinus pain subsided during course of antibiotic but returned shortly after. F 35 14 days
5/23/2006
 1  chronic/recurring sinus infection stomach problems, anxiety/depression(crying off and on for three days), horrible pain in both calves causing pain when walking and standing, horrible lower back pain, extreme feeling of exhaustion I have had recurring sinus infections since February 2006. I had the flu in December and again in January. Have had a history of allergy/sinus problems for several years. And living in New Olrean, have recently attributed these problems to what is in the air. Plus the pollen seems worse this spring and we have had little rain to help wash it away. My ENT prescribed Levaquin since Z-pack has not cleared up my infection. I will NEVER take this drug again. While it seems to have cleared up the sinus infection after six days, I'm still experiencing pain in my lower back and calves. I am an active 52 year old female: spinning classes 3 days a week; weight and ab training classes 2 days a week; plus walk my 2 labs daily. I have not been to the gym or walked my dogs going on 2 weeks. Hope this pain goes away soon. F 52 6 days
5/23/2006
 3  ? sinus infection had read about the joint pain warning prior to taking it, but it wasn't until day 9 of a ten day course that I realized that my feet hurt to walk on, and my finger joints had started to ache. Now reading the board I realize that I've had the anxiety and restlessness ( I attributed the sleeplessness to a job change). I don't think the medication helped my sinusitis any more than sudafed and antihistamines did, although the taste in my mouth and burning in sinuses went away within 2 days of starting the levaquin. I'll finish my last pill today, but take it way before supper and hope the joint pain and sleeplessness go away after completion. I've been a nurse for 27 years, and I know every drug has it's side effects, but probably next time I'd opt for Zithromax, and will put levaquin on my "allergic to " list, although these symptoms are side effects, not an allergic reaction. I URGE EVERYONE TO READ THE PACKAGE INSERT FOR SIDE EFFECTS, AND INSIST ON ONE IF DR. GIVES YOU SAMPLES. WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR OWN HEALTH AND CAN'T BLAME EVERYTHING ON THE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES. F 47 10 days
5/19/2006
 1  perianal abscess My left ankle feels like it is sprained. It is weak. I have to be real careful about walking on it. It was fine before starting the medication. It does not work. 5 Days of 10 days through still feel miserable with fever and pain. M 39 10 days
5/17/2006
 2  MERSA (staph) The infection cleared up in a couple of days. I normally suffer with osteoarthritis and was told that I needed a knee replcement a year ago. I have been managing the pain while waiting for a time when I can take off the 4 months needed for the surgery. I was unaware of Levaquin's possible effect on the joints. Within a couple of days of starting the drug I began suffering with such severe joint pain that I was unable to function. I was exhausted but the pain was worse while lying down so I couldn't sleep. I lost control of my left foot several times, I also experienced uncontrolable spastic type twitches in my arms and legs that made me afraid to drive or even walk for fear of falling. I have had loss of appetite and "hot/cold flashes" and my blood pressure was up significantly at last check up. I have also complained of a "chemical smell" that no one else seems to notice. At first I assumed that it was a flair up of the arthritis and attributed the other symp I can not be certain that Levaquin is 100% responsible for all of these symptoms but it seems unlikely that my arthritis would suddenly flare up to this extreme. I have also experinced depression, I became convinced that the knee replacement would offer no relief, that I would likely develop another staph infection and either lose my leg or die after surgery. These obviously irrational fears went away around the time that the infection cleared up but it still worries me. I am in the process of scheduling knee surgery and will ask that I am not given Levaquin post-op F 46 10 days
5/16/2006
 3  staph infection / prevent sepsis Dizziness, extreme mood swings, worsening of arthritis, general CNS hyperactivity As antibiotics go the fluoroquinines are really powerful drugs. They are effective antibiotics but their side effects are severe. For someone like me who struggles with depression to begin with, the mood-altering effects are really bad news, and likewise for people with arthritis pain. Basically, save the big guns for when you need them; use milder antibiotics unless you have reason to suspect that your infection will be resistant to them. I've taken this drug for one day and I'm switching to something milder, I can't hack it. M 22 1 days
5/15/2006
 1  Sinus Infection Nausea, Severe Cramps with Bloody Diarrea, Exhaustion, Headache. My Doctor prescribed this med on Friday. Two days later I had the stated side effects. Returned to Doctor 18 hours later and was admitted to ICU due to loss of blood. Diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis and after 4 days in the Hospital am now undergoing treatment at home. With a 1.8 overall rating, why would anyone take this drug when less dangerous drugs exist? My Doctor will never prescribe this to me again. The FDA should take another look at this one. M 71 3 days
5/15/2006
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 1  Urinary Tract Infection Rash and hives over entire body, high fever, muscle aches, fatique, mental fogginess, yeast infection, almost fainted, hands numb, terrible headache, loss of appetite, nerves twitching, trouble sleeping, slight depression I am also allergic to sulpha drugs. F 45 5 days
5/9/2006
 1  pnemonia fluttering heart rate.loss of appetite, fatigue, joint pain,back pain Do not take levaquin. M 28 4 days
5/9/2006
 1  Urinary Tract Infection Rash and hives over entire body, high fever, muscle aches, fatique, mental fogginess, yeast infection, almost fainted, hands numb, terrible headache I am also allergic to sulpha drugs. F 45 5 days
5/9/2006
 1  Virus/Flu lightheadedness, dizzy, leg cramps, extreme diarreah, blood in stool,fatigue, extreme abdominal pain, loss of appetite. I do not reccoment taking this medication. M 31 4 days
5/7/2006
 1  to prevent infection after surgery a few hours after taking my first 750 mg pill of levaquin, i experienced a sharp pain around both of me knees...heart was racing/major anxiety (however, i am anxious to begin with, and after reading all the posts about people being crippled from this drug and haveing long-lasting awful side effects, my anxiety was through the roof) also, fluish feeling including nausea and hot sweats followed by cold chills. Luckily, i feel much better today, but i've seen that in many people, they dont start feeling really bad until days after they have stopped the med, so i shall keep my fingers crossed and wishing everyone else the best of luck with the poison. Why is it still on the market? F 26 2 days
5/5/2006
 2  blood in urine I had itching on the first day I took Levaquin. By the third day I had continual abdominal pain that has not ceased now four days after I stopped the medication. I stopped after the third day, because no bacteria grew in my urine sample. I am very upset with the doctor for prescribing an antibiotic when there was no indication of a bacterial infection. I questioned him on the prescription, saying that the initial tests showed no bacteria, but he insisted I take it. F 51 3 days
5/2/2006
 1  To prevent infection with Surgery Erradic blood pressure. Face swelled up. Dizziness. Sick feeling. Have taken tranquilizers ever since and that was 16 months ago. Never took them prior to taking that levaquin. M 76
4/30/2006
 1  pneumonia horrible pain psschosis, depression etc etc etc DON'T EVER TAKE THIS POISON F 61 10 days
4/28/2006
 4  chronic sinus infection muscle and joint pain in upper left arm; insomnia; agitation; anorexia; tingling; tremors; twitches; heartburn; restlessness; irregular and rapid heart beat (on EKG), which resulted in discontinuing the medication. the medication itself helped clear up many symptoms, even in the abbreviated course of only 5 days. F 41 5 days
4/27/2006

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