Levofloxacin for Pneumonia User Reviews (Page 4)

• summer
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 3, 2021

"I had a bad sinus infection which led to “early symptoms of pneumonia” as shown on the X-ray. My pcp prescribed levofloxacin 500mg - 5 day course. During the duration of taking the medicine, I had no side effects and my infection cleared up. But 3 days after finishing the prescription, I started experiencing severe pleurisy (inflammation of the lining of the lungs and chest). My chest felt like it was burning, and I had sharp pinching pain on my chest and throat. I’ve heard of being “floxed” and I feel like this was it. A week and a half later and I’m still suffering from these side effects. I’ve seen my pcp and urgent care for treatment. Urgent care doctor said this was a “common” side effect of taking strong antibiotics but it should not do this much damage! I was prescribed steroids to help with the inflammation but it still hasn’t gone away. DO NOT TAKE THIS."

• Kroen
• 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 l for me."

• Cured...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 2, 2024

"After a fever and chills for ten days, along with coughing, shortness of breath, and wheezing, I was diagnosed with pneumonia at age 40. I was prescribed to take seven days of Amoxi-Clav and started to feel better. The day after I finished the prescription, the fever and chills returned. I was then prescribed 750 mg of Levofloxacin for seven days. I started to feel better on day 3. Starting on day 4, my fever was gone, and the Levofloxacin worked. While I'm grateful for this medication, I experienced the side effects of insomnia, heart palpitations, muscle pain, and lightheadedness."

• 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 CT scan, Dr. said infection 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."

• AliLa
• 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 then on until I finished. I seemed to feel better with just half (I’m small), but now over a week later and I have awful pain in my feet when I walk and if I walk more, it feels like the bottom inside of my feet are swollen even though it doesn’t appear they are swollen. Don't take this stuff!!"

• Mary
• January 13, 2020

"I had pneumonia and after unsuccessfully taking prednisone, a z pack and inhaler, I was given levoflaxin 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"

• tina...
• 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 7:30 and I almost passed out I was so light headed 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 I lay down and as I'm laying on my back and I feel a little bit dizzy I'm not feeling well and I can't sleep almost feel like since I've been on this medicine I'm worse before I didn't feel as bad"

• Odette
• December 5, 2015

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

• DBano
• 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 leviquin 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 leviquin 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."

• David...
• February 11, 2018

"I was diagnosed with pneumonia on 2/8/18 and given Levofloxacin 750 with 10mg of prednisone 2x daily. The first 3 day's 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 for awhile and fell back asleep for 2-3 more hours. I did wake up somewhat groggy and it took a couple 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 mornings 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."

• Maui...
• January 24, 2018

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

• 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 was having bacterial pneumonia for the second time in less than a year. For whatever reason the doctor shows 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 day 6 my legs, feet, ankles and toes on both feet blew up with pain"

• Tk10
• 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 exploding. I cannot get any relief when trying to go to sleep. I seen writing on the wall it almost like old movie reel going real fast with numbers I got up to use restroom I feel like I can't stand with out feeling like I'm falling. I have been in bed for two days l cannot get up i feel better laying down. I cannot take my other medication after taking this antibiotics"

• 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 out on for 7 days. Some times 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 been clogged for like a week now and the syrup I've been talking which if finished couple days ago has not helped."

• biggmac
• 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 500mg 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."

• Finge...
• 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 a fingers were blue. Today is my 7th day off of that poison and I am beginning to be be almost pain free Do not take it"

• Fitz
• August 16, 2020

"My Pulmonary Dr was on vacation as well as my family Dr Nurse got another Dr to prescribe Levofloxacin 750mg for 14 days for my 3rd COPD flare up in 3 months. On the 6 th day the tendons in feet lower leg seized and I was unable to walk (just shuffle around flat footed) When you google this drug all kind if WARNIGS appear as the symptom being a real danger and can even cause Torn Ligaments! European Medicines Agency states > DISABLINGAND POTENTIALLY PERMANENT SIDE EFFECTS WHICH LLEAD 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"

• Memi...
• 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 big relief!!"

• North...
• August 3, 2016

"Have been sick for three weeks. Went to the doctor and was diagnosed with bronchitis but was given script for chest X-ray if I didn't improve. I didn't so 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."

• Brett
• 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."

• 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 760mg. I got a partial a Achilles tear, a most horrible taste in my mouth after I eat or ESP drink medicinal taste. Esp 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 dr. I saw asked me my med. history. He told me Levoquin has a history of causing tendon tears and breathing problems."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 30, 2023

"I contracted an upper respiratory infection while out of town at a hospital facility where I work. I took 4 days off as per an urgent care doctor's order, and I returned to work while still unwell. After 28 days, I ended up in the ER, received dextrose, but no antibiotics. I was told that I had an upper respiratory infection. Four days later, when I was finally able to drive home, I saw my primary doctor who prescribed Levofloxacin 500mg for 7 days. Within 48 hours, I felt significantly better, and by day three, my chest pain, sore throat, and congestion started to subside. Today, on day four, I feel like a different person. Levofloxacin made a positive impact in just a few days, and I'm looking forward to regaining my health and returning to normal. Levofloxacin definitely makes a difference."

• 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 and 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2021

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "Everyone in my family who took levaquin had bad effects. But not me. I had double bacterial pneumonia & chronic Bronchitis, I took one 500 mg for 7 days. It healed me wonderfully & w/ zero side effects. I found out later Levaquin is only to be used when a person has a bacterial infection, if there infection is mild or only viral infection the drug is too strong & can destroy tendons & other tissue and can destroy soft tissue & joints etc. So warning only take Levaquin or any quolinoids if you have been diagnosed with Bacterial infection, & depending on how high the bacterial count is is how much you should take & for how long. My count was so high it would take 7 days @ 500 mg a day to get rid of all the bacteria - like clockwork on the 7th day after I took the last pill, I was completely healed . Be very proactive in your health. Make sure you get the full measure of how much bacteria is in you before taking it"

• Contr...
• May 27, 2016

"Took levofloxin for pneumonia and cleared up quick. Within 2 months my achilles was sore everyday. Made an appointment with a podiatrist for Nov 17th. Achilles snapped on Nov 14th. Surgery went well to repair shredded achilles. In cast for 3 months. Since sore after 3 months on my feet and working. I nurse it everyday. Avoid this drug, if possible. Not worth the side effects."