Levofloxacin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Land...
• April 11, 2015

Levaquin (levofloxacin) for Prostatitis "I have just started Levofloxacin for prostatitis that I've been battling for 4 months. I've tried Doxy and Cipro with no luck. I'm day two into Levofloxacin and I'm experiencing pretty back anxiety. Has anybody else experienced anxiety on this medication? Should I stop taking it or try and push through it?? Thank you"

• Great...
• May 12, 2016

Levaquin (levofloxacin) for Sinusitis "I cannot give Levaquin a good rating. I was a healthy, active college student minoring in dance when I took this for a sinus infection. After a few pills it completely destroyed my life, for an infection that would have cleared on its own. No more than hour of sleep for over a year due to neurological damage that destroyed my sleep cycle. It gave me dysautonomia so now I have tachycardia, POTS, heat intolerance, & all sorts of crazy problems. I got peripheral neuropathy, but it got better over the years. Still I am limited in what I can do, cannot fulfill my dreams, and miss going out in the summer since the heat intolerance causes me to not sweat but actually respond like I have heat exhaustion. No more laying on the beach in July...ever."

• Capti...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2016

Levaquin (levofloxacin) for Bacterial Infection "If you live, for decades after taking levaquin, you will experience multiple tendon ruptures, in your arms, shoulders, legs and achillies tendons. All your muscles will forever be weak and your reflexes slow. Do not take, under any circumstances, unless you want to destroy your health."

• Brida...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 22, 2013

Levaquin (levofloxacin) for Pneumonia "Adverse reaction to Levaquin. Extreme numbness and tingling in my fingers and toes, ongoing dry mouth. First prescribed a few years ago for an infection. After complaining about the numbness I was told to discard them and given another antibiotic. Went in this time for pneumonia and was given a tablet before I realized this was the same medication I had an adverse reaction to before. Experiencing the same reaction after only one tablet, it's now 3 days later. "

• Buster
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 8, 2015

For Bronchitis "I had been suffering from what I thought to be bronchitis for several months. I would cough sputum for about 1/2 hour in the morning when I awoke and after I laid down at night. I've tried over the counter and another antibiotic from the doctor. After going back to the doctor because nothing was working, he prescribed Levofloxacin, 500 mg/daily. Within a few days I could tell the infection was clearing. Within a week, the coughing and sputum was gone."

• Anonymous
• January 12, 2011

Levaquin (levofloxacin) for Bronchitis "I am 54 years old and was put on Levaquin in August. I had side effect from the medication that caused joint and tendon pain and damage. I used to take it when I was younger with a good outcome. It is now January and I still have very bad knee and tendon pain. Beware of the medication."

• Sick
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 14, 2020

Levaquin (levofloxacin) for Sinusitis "I was given Levaquin for Sinus. I am now disabled with complete body wide nerve damage. This drug has been black boxed by the FDA. I was contacted by the FDA after filing a complaint. My records were used to complete the warning. Do not take this or any other Fluoroquinolone antibiotic. My life has been ruined."

• Ghass
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 17, 2019

For Prostatitis "I am 21 years old and I have prostatitis since 5 months ago. I took Levofloxacin continuously for 2 months it removed 70% of the pain and the symptoms but the symptoms still present, I stopped talking the medicine because I have taken it for a long period but it didn't give me any problems and I didn't notice any side effects from the medicine, now I don't know what to do, I am not taking any antibiotic and I suffers from the pain and the symptoms from time to time but in such way that I can handle it and I am hoping that it will go away by it self."

• BP72
• July 28, 2014

Levaquin (levofloxacin) for Bacterial Infection "Took 500 mgs once a day for a severe sinus infection. By day 3 my nasal passages opened up, sinus pressure and pain eased up. On day 5 I felt 90% better. Infection gone by day 8. Only side effect was I slept alot but that could be because I was sick."

• Noneg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 23, 2016

Levaquin (levofloxacin) for Pneumonia "750 mg dosage for five days apparently cleared pneumonia, but now, six weeks later, I still feel some side effects of pain and swelling in ankles and feet that immobilized me immediately after taking. Additional side effects included internal bleeding in ankle area, black toes, areas of skin on lower leg showing bruise like areas. Difficulty walking due to stiff and painful joints in feet and ankles."

• Steel...
• June 4, 2015

Levaquin (levofloxacin) for Bacterial Infection "i have been suffering with a sinus infection for over 2 months. I was on Bactrin for 14 days , Predisone for 10days which is a steroid which to allergy medicine used OTC sinus medicine then finally was given this med. After only one dose my sinus ,ear pain & sore throat cause by post nasal drip began to disappear. I did experience some coughing the first time Ilaid down but guess what the mucus was not longer greenishyellow draining it was super dark green. That was one serious infection! Tried & true believe me it worked for me. I had laryngitis for 2 months and two days after this medication my voice is back:) two thumbs up"

• Anonymous
• November 26, 2011

Levaquin (levofloxacin) for Sinusitis "After being sick for three months and experiencing everything from lung actelecasis to confusion bleeding nose and extreme headaches my doctor put me on levaquin. It is mid day on day three of takin 500mg once a day. I feel a little light headed and my hands are shaky but I am starting to feel a bit better. Shaky hands and light headed are nothing compared to pleurisy, collapsed lung and bleeding infected sinuses. Recommended."

• Debbie...
• February 11, 2014

Levaquin (levofloxacin) for Pneumonia "I had a high fever and was treated with Augmentin for a sinus infection but it turned into pneumonia. I was given Levaquin for 14 days 500 mg. It helped the pneumonia but it is hard on your stomach and I have now developed plantar fascitis."

• DanT
• July 22, 2019

For Streptococcal Infection "I had a case of recurring Strep. I was on Azithromycin twice and it didn't seem to be doing this trick this time around. My doctor called me and mentioned that Strep A is becoming resistant to Azithromycin and instead put me of a 7 day course of Levofloxacin. I never suffered any side effects, but within two days I was feeling great. The sore throat and hacking cough went away and I have more energy now. I am wondering if I had any other infection going on because I not only felt better, my libido returned to what it was 5 years ago. Levofloxacin is a very powerful antibiotic and it certainly does the job, but I can certainly understand the risks and how it may not be right for some people. That said, while side effects impact in average 1% of the population, that 1% seems to be 50% of people who write reviews, so I think it's important to keep that perspective. Best advice is LISTEN TO YOUR DOCTOR! If your doctor prescribes it, they probably have a good reason."

• Anonymous
• September 18, 2011

Levaquin (levofloxacin) for Bronchitis "I've been taking Levofloxacin for bronchitis (5 days, 750 mg), and I think it's helped a little bit, but it's day five (last dose tonight) and I still feel only a little better than I did before I started. Maybe it's a virus or something, so it isn't responding? Oh well. The biggest problem I've had is the side effects: not as bad as what most people have been talking about (knock on wood), but I have experienced severe, severe nausea, and also insomnia. I take it at around 6 p.m., and the nausea usually goes away by the next afternoon. I started taking it with food, and also drinking a probiotic, and it seems to be helping a little, though I still feel a bit sick. The insomnia is pretty bad! "

• Gracieb
• June 23, 2018

Levaquin (levofloxacin) for Pneumonia "Have been on 500mg Levoquin for nine days of a 10 day dosage after being diagnosed with left lower lobe pneumonia. It came with three warnings: prolonged sunlight avoidance, no taking of med within 2 hrs of taking antacid, and DRINK PLENTY OF WATER WHILE TAKING THIS MED. Was also told by dr. to take a probiotic with med to prevent constipation. I complied with all , especially the water, drank about 64 ozs + daily. I only had one side effect and it was on first day, little jittery but it subsided after one day. I have an appointment with doctor in five days, feel SOOOO much better. Hoping x-ray will show clear of pneumonia."

• Anony...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 9, 2013

For Bronchitis "I'm 35 (female) and this medicine helped the bronchitis in 1st dose. However, this is the 3rd night with extreme insomnia, dizziness and burst of energy and no appetite. Feels like I've had an energy drink, great for the day but I toss and turn all night long. I'm lucky if I get 2 -3 hours of sleep! Oh yes my stomach sometimes feels queasy."

• Anonymous
• October 7, 2009

Levaquin (levofloxacin) for Pneumonia "I had mild to severe coughing for several months, tried several other antibiotics and nothing worked until Lavaquin. I almost gave up. Two weeks ago went into the emergency room on Las Vegas with increased breathing and coughing problems. Blood tests, lung xrays, cat scan, oxygen, etc. etc. Two to three days after taking some prednisone, and a 10 day prescription for Levaquin all seems to have completely cleared up!!!"

• mewsi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2012

Levaquin (levofloxacin) for Bacterial Infection "I was prescribed 500 mg x 1/day for 7 days for a throat infection yesterday. Two hours after taking Levaquin, I went to bed, and immediately upon lying down the ends of all my toes went numb. An hour later I had extremely rapid heart beat and sweating, and couldn't sleep. Today, my throat and the rest of my body are significantly better, but my toes are still half numb. It's the weekend, so I called the pharmacist, she advised me to stop taking the medicine and go to my doctor on Monday."

• golfhat
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 8, 2016

Levaquin (levofloxacin) for Kidney Infections "I have taken Levaquin on various occasions for uti.I never really had side effects after only a week of it. The improvement in the infection was pretty rapid and remarkable. In 2 days I felt better than I had in 3 months, so I was suffering from this uti off and on for awhile. Doxycycline and Keflex couldn't touch it. I consider Levaquin the gold standard for a uti. Unfortunately this time I had a kidney infection as well, so I was really miserable. However, if you take Levaquin for several weeks you can have tendon and muscle problems. but my gosh, you have to get rid of the infection or you'll die. so I recommend this over Cipro. Cipro sometimes has to be taken again. I always recommend Levaquin to people."

• Anonymous
• September 20, 2009

Levaquin (levofloxacin) for Streptococcal Infection "Had an on again, off again strep virus for the last year. 24 hours later after taking Levaquin and I can tell a difference. Obviously a powerful medicine. If you are an experienced sinus/throat person and you've tried all of the over the counter medicine, alternative and weaker antibiotic version give this one a try. There are risks to taking this medicine. If you are not to sensitive, do it! This seems to be the only one with any effect that I tried."

• kripke
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2015

Levaquin (levofloxacin) for Urinary Tract Infection "Took one 250 mg tab of levofloxacin at 6 p.m. yesterday and am still experiencing side effects 18 hours later. My symptoms are reduced but are replaced with a 6 out of 10 on the pain scale- stomach ache. I have nausea, heart palpitations, dizziness, headache and joint aches. Ive called my doc back today to see about getting alternative med. I will not take another dose of this medication."

• Tweet...
• April 30, 2015

Levaquin (levofloxacin) for Sinusitis "Well it did the job, and then some. It cleared up my sinus infection, plus I had the lovely experience of having severe acne on my back from the drug. I never break-out. Then, a week after I stopped the 10 -day medication, I have a UTI, and vaginal bleeding (in between periods). I think it is insane that medication for a simple sinus infection can leave to several other complications."

• Bacte...
• November 21, 2010

Levaquin (levofloxacin) for Bacterial Infection "Levaquin knocked my bacterial or sinus infection out in 20 days. I was having headaches every morning for months and not sleeping well. This really stopped my infection. I could tell that the infection was busting up because my headaches stopped and my sleep improved significantly. The headaches were like something squeezing on my brain that would not allow me to think well most of the day. I was not sleeping well at night and tired most of the day. This made all the difference and has put me back to normal. There is a tremendous difference in my daily work, alert, awake, and sleeping performance after the treatment cleared up my infection. "

• toot
• May 16, 2011

Levaquin (levofloxacin) for Sinusitis "Saw a PA for sinus infection secondary to bronchitis and acute asthma. Prescribed Levaquin daily for 10 days. After the 2nd day on it I noticed severe right shoulder pain and mild left shoulder pain. I did not make the connection until day 7. I called my pharmacist and was told to stop taking medication. That was 6 days ago. I now also have pain in my right bicep. I had just finished a course of steroids for my asthma which may have made me at increase risk for this side effect. Good news is my sinus infection is gone. Public needs more info on side effects of medication. i"