Was given levaquin IV in an emergency room. The hospital ignored an FDA black box warning aginast use for elderly patients and those on corticosteroids. They discharged me, then two days later called me back with a prescription for oral levaquin. I talked it over with my pharmacist, and we agreed that this was inappropriate for me. The hospital tried to insist that I come back for a 30 day treatment with IV levaquin. No way.
I've been bedridden for 2 months still counting after taking this drug. Every tendon and ligament around my ankle hurt, then my knees gave out. I can't even stand up. I was a healthy 33y.o. before I took it
I took this for a sinus infection. I never take antibiotics but I had no choice. First dose gave me nausea and constipation. The second night my skin felt like it was burning off and I couldn't stop sweating. I could barely eat the 4 days I took it. Now, I've had a yeast infection that will not go away no matter what the doctors prescribe. The person who approved this drug deserves a spot in hell.
Levaqin has caused me years of pain & bad health
Within an hour of taking this I broke out in a full body rash and began swelling, I was given medication to counter the allergic reaction but still had outbreaks from it up to two weeks later. Would not recommend.
I was prescribed 5 pills of levofloxacin of 650 mgs each, one per day. After the third dose I developed Insomnia, hand tremors and Tendinitis. Side effects evolved and in two weeks I was no longer able to walk. I spent months on a wheelchair with an acute case of fluoroquinolone toxicity. This drug almost killed me. My life and health had completely deteriorated by this dangerous antibiotic that doctors prescribe indiscriminately.
Took Levofloxacin for 10 days. Developed severe tendonitis about 3 days in but that eventually (and luckily) waned. Also started to get digestive issues around the same time, off and on. This eventually led to full-on diagnosed Gastroparesis. Don't recommend taking this drug whatsoever, should be banned in the US! If your doctor prescribes it, get a different (non-fluoroquinolone) antibiotic!
Bad Sinus Infection, after first dose, I lost my hearing totally in Left ear. It's been 3years and I am still profoundly deaf in one ear.
Went to immediate care with a low fever and was diagnosed with possibly urinary tract and bronchitis Took one pill and had diarrhea off and on now for over a week. Now am waiting results of a stool sample. This pill is overkill and side effects are too severe
Don't ever take this medicine! The last day of my medicine I developed tendinitis 10 days later I ruptured my Achilles tendon no fall twist just a normal step and SNAP! 10 days after that I had surgery to reattach my tendon. I've been and physical therapy for A little over 2 months. Along the way I notice some knee discomfort which is something I've never had problems with. I still have leg discomfort. This is vert DANGEROUS DRUG you have to be dyeing with something no other antibiotics can fix. I was 3 weeks out of pneumonia and my doctor said well lets try one more antibiotics to make sure. I said I feel pretty good getting strong but if you say so OK. Now I don't know when I'll be back to my normal. VERY PHYSICALLY ACTIVE & WAS PHYSICALLY FIT. IM A MESS NOW!
ER doc prescribed this for my diverticulitis. Two doses left me with huge welts on my face, neck, & back. Read the warnings that came with it & was worried, then read reviews & was horrified. Ask your physician for something else!
I was prescribed 5 doses of 250 mg. Only took 2 doses and i have had massive headaches all over my head, unbearable sinus pressure and tendon pain. I havent taken in 5 days and headaches are not going away. I never get headaches and feel like my head is going to explode. It also threw me into a seizure and severe shaking. Do not take this!
7 day treatment only took 5 .my knees hurt so bad can barely walk ..i do not recommend this drug to anyone..been 3 weeks off drug still same effect.
I took my first Levaquin pill and 4 hours in, I had sever muscle pain in my left arm. I then read all the warnings about Levaquin. Two days after taking just one pill, the pain has spread throughout my whole body, the worst of it being in my low back and legs, similar to Sciatica. I have painful headache and constant ringing in my ears. I canâ??t sleep and I am afraid to take any pain killers or sleep aids as I am terrified it will make my condition worst. I pray that I do not have long term side effects like prior reviews I have read. I took one pill and stopped and two days later the pain is getting worst! Never never never take Levaquin. This stuff is poison!
I was prescribed Levaquin in the ER for pneumonia since I am allergic to penicillin. I filled the prescription, then read about all the possible side effects and read all the negative reviews. I was terrified to take it, but I knew I had to. Within one day I felt better. After three days I knew it was working as advertised. I took the full 10 day course as prescribed with no problems. I�m very grateful to have found an antibiotic that worked for me. I don�t discount the reports of side effects, but not everyone experiences them.
I promised myself I would write a detailed review once I finished the course of antibiotics. I tried Omnicef first which I was allergic to then I took a ZPack which wasn’t strong enough to knock it out of me so my dr prescribed me levoFLOXacin 750mg for 7 days. I’m am one of those ppl who read all the reviews and scare the crap outta myself so this was no different. All the reviews had given me a massive panic attack after the first dose. Here’s my experience. I did have crazy insomnia I couldn’t sleep without 50mg of Benedryl I also had loss of appetite and very mild anxiety attacks but this all resolved after the medicine was finished. My dr told me I could stop after 5 days bc I was clear! I will say none of this side effects outweighs the benefits. In my experience if a medicine works for you then you probably won’t be on the internet reviewing it so 80% of these ppl had a bad experience but no one tells you the good news is that it works and just listen to your dr and your body.
Treated for a boil after culture of drainage indicated a species resistant to most antiobiotics. Before the culture I was given Augmentin but this was stopped after the culture due to resistance to this medication. Started on Levaquin and after first dose of 500mg., I was extremely shaky, anxious, and my legs felt like they were in a vice and numb.I could hardly walk. I am very sensitive and allergic to medications so my doctor started Ceftin. I am on my third day and so far not too many side effects. Levaquin is horrible, should be taken off the market, and I would not advise anyone to take it.
I was admitted in the hospital after an ER visit. I had severe infection due to complications from a kidney stone. I was given Levaquin first intravenously then 5 days at home orally. I had horrible side effects, chest pain, anxiety, headache, all my muscles aching, and severely tendon pain! I again went to the ER with these symptoms after I read about the side effects. Itâ??s been about 6 weeks and I still have a lot of the symptoms still! I keep hoping the pain will gradually subside with no further damage, but after reading these reviews now Iâ??m very concerned. My chest pain did go away, but I still have horrible pain in my joints. My ankles feel like theyâ??ve been scraped raw and arenâ??t getting better. Same with my wrist, they always hurt. I had bi-lateral total knee replacement in 2016, and the pain in and around my knees are almost as bad as after the surgery. This medication doesnâ??t effect everyone this way, however, when it does cause side effects they are very serious and obviously in some cases do not go away. It needs to be taken off of the market ASAP. I keep praying for relief soon!
Any doctor that prescribes this drug should go to jail on their way to hell. I took one dose and was awake and alert for 72 hours. Itchy, tingly skin, constipated, and knee pain. I hope my message is heard clearly. I will use every social media platform to be heard. Hold on its coming.
My daughter took 4 of the 750 mg tablets and by day 2 had trouble walking. We have been to the hospital 4 times now. Ive had to call an ambulance to my house 3 times. She has had seizures. Her head nods involuntarily, pain in wrists and legs. She does not walk the same. She walks as if she has had a stroke. My healthy 25 year old daughter is completely dibilatated from taking levaquin. It is January 2025 this has been going on since Thanksgiving. She cant even eat without her head nodding and her torso moving in circles. MY CHILD IS NOT THE SAME ANYMORE!!!!!!!!! Insomnia, constant state of worry every single day..heart arrithmias the list goes on............ BY THE WAY SHE HAS HAD AN MRI AND CATSCAN BOTH SHOWED CLEAR . Her pituitary gland is enlarged is all they can see. We have an appointment with a neurologist in 10 days. I PRAY FOR HER FOR A MIRACLE AND I ALSO PRAY THAT THIS SAVES A LIFE!!! Also as much as ive read because thats all i do anymore is try to research how to help her and there WAS NO BLACK BOX WARNING ON HER MEDICATION BOTTLE NOR PAPERWORK!!!!!!!! PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She has tingling in head constantly SHE IS IN REALLY BAD SHAPE FROM THIS MEDICATION!!!!!!!!!! She went from working at a childcare facility with children and being active to being disabled basically.