Levofloxacin for Pneumonia User Reviews (Page 4)

• apr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 15, 2024

"I tried everything, and I mean everything, aside from laying in a hospital bed for 4 days. The only antibiotic that worked was levofloxacin. I was sick for over a month before taking this. I mean, fevers, couldn't breathe, it was awful! I did take it with dexamethasone and a nebulizer. I feel better, no fever after 8 days. I still have a cough, but much better. No side effects at all!"

• Ali...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 6, 2017

"I was prescribed this medication after having chest X-rays showing I had pneumonia. Wasn’t given any other option. I first learned about a few side effects when I picked it up from the pharmacy. On day 2, I couldn’t sleep at all, even though I was exhausted. After a few days, I skipped it because I had pain in my feet and wanted to sleep. I was able to sleep after not taking the next dose for over 24 hours. Then I took half a dose until I finished. I seemed to feel better with just half (I’m small), but now, over a week later, I have awful pain in my feet when I walk, and if I walk more, it feels like the bottom inside of my feet is swollen, even though it doesn’t appear they are swollen. Don't take this stuff!"

• Kro...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2015

"Went to the hospital after a few weeks of what I thought was the flu and was diagnosed with pneumonia and sepsis. Fever, chills, night sweats, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, no appetite, severe hydration, blue splotches on my skin. Was given Levaquin and fluids via IV while in the hospital for two days. Also nebulizer treatments and multiple inhalers. Took Levaquin and prednisone for ten days after and started feeling like myself after about 5 days at home. Had some pretty awful diarrhea as a side effect of the Levaquin for a couple of days, but nothing else. I'm allergic to most antibiotics, so I am definitely glad this one worked so well for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 15, 2022

Levofloxacin "Best to use. I tried amoxicillin, and it doesn't ever work. I would recommend taking this once a day, but before you go to bed only. It’s strong, but works the best. I had bronchitis and pneumonia. The first day, it works right away, but I take it before bed so I’m not drowsy in the day."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 2, 2017

Levofloxacin "I had been on another antibiotic for 3 weeks. When I went in for a recheck, I still had pneumonia, so I was put on Levaquin for 5 days. The first day I took it in the morning, and it made me lightheaded, so I decided to take it at night. It would cause me to wake up throughout the night. I would also have a burning sensation in my chest and get hot. I went back in for a checkup, and the X-ray showed that some parts had improved, but some parts were worse. I was referred to a pulmonologist. I feel like it was too strong for my body."

• Ode...
• December 5, 2015

"Had a bad case of pneumonia, could barely breathe and took levofloxacin. Now, on the 2nd day, I'm almost good as new! Lack of sleep and appetite is an issue, but I was having problems with sleep and eating with not being able to breathe anyway, so overall extremely effective. I would recommend this med."

• Dav...
• February 11, 2018

"I was diagnosed with pneumonia on 2/8/18 and given levofloxacin 750 with 10 mg of prednisone 2x daily. The first 3 days I thought I was going to go out of my mind, constant insomnia (probably from the prednisone) with my head feeling crazy. Last night I took (1) Benadryl tablet to see if it would help, well believe it or not, I eventually fell asleep for a couple of hours and got up for a while and fell back asleep for 2-3 more hours. I did wake up somewhat groggy, and it took a couple of hours to feel better. At least I got some sleep. If you are experiencing insomnia, try the Benadryl, it might help you. Made it easier to take this morning's dose. I hope everybody going through some of the same thing I'm battling good luck, and if your gut tells you you can't take it anymore, I think it's well understood why."

• DBa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2020

"I was prescribed this drug by the doctor in the ER for pneumonia. I clearly told him that I had pneumonia years ago and that I was given amoxicillin, and it cleared it up quickly, but he prescribed levofloxacin anyway. I took it for 10 days. I had to crush the pills up and mix them in Gatorade because I can't swallow pills, and no liquid levofloxacin was available at the CVS in my area. After 10 days of being on the medication, I still felt weak, and 3 days after completion of the medication, I began coughing again. I called my medical doctor and asked him to prescribe amoxicillin liquid, and now I'm taking that for the past 3 days, 3 times per day and feeling somewhat better."

• Mau...
• January 24, 2018

Levofloxacin "I had a lung infection, and the Dr. put me on 5-day/750 elevation. It completely took away the lung infection. The only thing was the insomnia, vivid nightmares, and a bit of pain in the left upper leg, but like nothing. I recommend it if the infection is bad! For the nightmares, I have been taking Xanax, which helps."

• Anonymous
• November 16, 2011

"I was on a 10-day, 500 mg prescription and could only make it through day 7 before requesting a change in my antibiotic. I had a wide range of side effect symptoms that left me hardly able to function. Severe muscle pain, especially in the back and lower leg (which I am still suffering from and hope the leg pain isn't tendon weakness, which is also a side effect), horrible dizziness, nausea, insomnia, nightmares, and if I got too hot or too cold, I had to immediately lie down. The dizziness was the worst, it felt like I had ridden a carnival ride for hours on end just turning my head. By day 7, my symptoms from pneumonia were only slightly better."

• Mar...
• January 13, 2020

"I had pneumonia and after unsuccessfully taking prednisone, a Z pack and inhaler, I was given levofloxacin for right lung pneumonia. After 3 days of a 7-day course, I was having more productive coughs. No side effects except I don't sleep well. Will try the Benadryl as others have and see if it helps. I need another chest x-ray in 2 weeks and hopefully it will be clear. So far, would not hesitate taking these meds again."

• Mem...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 21, 2018

"I just started treatment, feeling better already after I thought I had a cold that lasted for 4 weeks, and I was coughing day and night in spasms and exhausted. After 3 big bottles of cough syrup and cold meds, this is a big relief!"

• MKE...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 5, 2017

"I've been on this medication a couple of times, and for whatever reason, something has not quite felt right, however, the dosage I was taking was over, and I went on my merry little way. However, right before Christmas, I was diagnosed with having bacterial pneumonia for the second time in less than a year. For whatever reason, the doctor chose to put me on a very high dose with another antibiotic to go with it. It was almost immediately after being discharged from the hospital and going home with my prescription and taking it that I noticed several different changes about myself, which included a loss of taste, appetite, and sleep. By day 5, I figured they were normal side effects, but by day 6, my legs, feet, ankles, and toes on both feet blew up with pain."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 9, 2015

"Doc said I had pneumonia, but I had very few symptoms: runny nose, sore throat, and cough. Only went to the Dr. when pain started in my right lung when I coughed. Went through one 10-day round of Levofloxacin. Around day 3, my right elbow got a little stiff (no pain), but it stopped after 2 days. Around day 7, my right knee developed a pain that came and went for 2 days. I can't be sure either was caused by the drug since neither issue lasted more than 2 days. After X-rays and a CT scan, the Dr. said the infection was much improved, but not totally knocked out. And I'm still having pain in my chest and back. So after a break of several days, I'm starting a second 10-day round. My main point is I did not experience the bad side effects."

• Tea...
• December 19, 2017

Levofloxacin "I have had pneumonia seven times in the past ten years due to asthma and being a teacher, and the only medicine that has helped it has been Levaquin. Never had any tendon issues or soreness, although I have heard of the risk. At this point, I'd rather take tendon issues than be in a hospital fighting pneumonia with whatever meds and high hospital bills. I attribute a better reaction to it, however, to being fit and eating clean. You can't blame a reaction solely on a particular medication. There are so many other variables."

• Fit...
• August 16, 2020

"My pulmonary doctor was on vacation, as well as my family doctor's nurse. I got another doctor to prescribe levofloxacin 750 mg for 14 days for my third COPD flare-up in 3 months. On the 6th day, the tendons in my feet and lower leg seized, and I was unable to walk (just shuffle around flat-footed). When you Google this drug, all kinds of warnings appear as the symptoms being a real danger and can even cause torn ligaments! The European Medicines Agency states > disabling and potentially permanent side effects which lead to a suspension or restrictions on using this drug! Drugs.com > levofloxacin may rarely cause tendon damage - greater if you are over 60 years old. Side effects page: 'Fluoroquinolones, including levofloxacin, are associated with disabling and potentially irreversible serious adverse reactions that have occurred together, including tendinitis and tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, and CNS effects.' MedlinePlus > important warning - taking levofloxacin increases the risk that you will develop tendinitis or tendon rupture. Become informed - I am now disabled, awaiting some resolution to healing and getting back on my feet as I need the exercise."

• Tk1...
• January 15, 2018

"Taken 750 levofloxacin for two days, and I've been very dizzy. I've been vomiting, I cannot eat, and my head feels like it's going to explode. I cannot get any relief when trying to go to sleep. I see writing on the wall, it's almost like an old movie reel going real fast with numbers. I got up to use the restroom, I feel like I can't stand without feeling like I'm falling. I have been in bed for two days, I cannot get up, I feel better lying down. I cannot take my other medication after taking this antibiotic."

• Bre...
• March 14, 2020

"Have had pneumonia too many times, at least 10. Yes, I have had every pneumonia shot under the sun, twice. Augmentin works, but I have to stay on it for two weeks. Take probiotics while on it or Levoquin. The Levoquin does a much better and faster job. If over 65, I would keep Levoquin on hand, just in case."

• Kyo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 15, 2018

"Got pneumonia, went to urgent care for help, was prescribed this pill. It's day 5. I don't know if I'm feeling better, I have chest tightness, but I hear it's from chest mucus and no reason for heart problems because I'm only 18. I don't know how to tell if I'm better, it's 3 AM, my lungs feel cold. I don't have pain or anything, no real side effects. As for vision loss, I already wear glasses, can't really comment on that, but I don't have any sore joints or whatever, and I've been sleeping well too. I'm just afraid that these pills won't help because I only have 2 more left of these 750 mg I was on for 7 days. Sometimes I have a bit of small pain in my lung area, which is why I doubt this pill. I'm just afraid of what's going to happen if this doesn't help. I still have a wet cough and my sinuses have been clogged for like a week now, and the syrup I've been taking, which I finished a couple of days ago, has not helped."

• 39...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 10, 2016

"I am on day 7, it does seem to be helping with the pneumonia, but I am having a really hard time falling asleep, even though I am exhausted. The last 2 days, I ache all over, especially behind my knees, my shoulders, and my wrists and fingers. I do not recommend this medicine."

• big...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 13, 2015

"Was diagnosed with pneumonia 3 days ago, had severe cough, diarrhea, and a fever of 102. Was put on levofloxacin 500 mg for 7 days, started with a round of IV antibiotics at the hospital. The next day, I was finally able to get out of bed, my cough was nearly gone, and fever has subsided. I did have a few negative side effects. Insomnia, once I did fall asleep I woke up drenched in sweat, and just an overall dull feeling."

• tin...
• February 19, 2016

"Was diagnosed with pneumonia, low-grade fever. My doctor told me to take this medication for the pneumonia, so I took it in the morning after I ate some toast and oatmeal. Went home, went to the bathroom at 7:30, and I almost passed out. I was so lightheaded and dizzy, it was unreal. I managed to get out of the tub, sit down for a little while, and then I started feeling a little bit better. But then, I lay down, and as I'm laying on my back, I feel a little bit dizzy. I'm not feeling well, and I can't sleep. I almost feel like since I've been on this medicine, I'm worse, before, I didn't feel as bad."

• Fin...
• September 26, 2015

"After taking this drug for 5 days, I had excruciating pain in my arms, elbows, hands, fingers, and knees. I have spent most of my nights awake, waiting for these pain episodes to cease and sleep 1 more hour. I had one return visit to my doctor and one trip to urgent care because my hand and fingers were blue. Today is my 7th day off of that poison, and I am beginning to be almost pain-free. Do not take it."

• Bon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 21, 2017

"I will never take this again! I tried writing my experience with it, but there wasn't enough space. Took it for pneumonia, 3 times for 10 days at a time, 760 mg. I got a partial Achilles tear, a most horrible taste in my mouth after I eat, or especially drink, medicinal taste. Especially when I drink soft drinks, but I can taste it for most except water. I developed a cough so bad that I was having extreme breathing problems, worsening daily. The pulmonology doctor I saw asked me my medical history. He told me Levoquin has a history of causing tendon tears and breathing problems."

• Nor...
• August 3, 2016

"Have been sick for three weeks. Went to the doctor and was diagnosed with bronchitis but was given a script for a chest X-ray if I didn't improve. I didn't, so I had the X-ray, which showed pneumonia. Have taken 500 mg for 10 days' worth and redid the X-ray today. No change in my lungs. Have experienced some side effects-night sweats, trouble sleeping, ankle weakness."