Levofloxacin for Pneumonia User Reviews (Page 5)

• L16
• July 5, 2016

"I was precribed this medication due to having some "type of pneumonia". I was given a shot of antibiotics at the office so not sure if that was levoflaxcin but I immediately starting feeling very anxious and irritated over EVERYTHING. I used to have bad anxiety years ago and 7 years later started experiencing it all out over again. Next day I took my first pill and about 4 hours later the top of my right foot was so tender to the touch I cried. My husband made a comment he could see the tendon protruding up my ankle...? Fast forward to that night and I who am normally sound asleep by 10 was wide awake until after 3. Needless to say I called and asked for a different prescription. No thank you."

• Adroc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 15, 2015

"This is a horrible antibiotic, please think twice before you fill this prescription. Very quickly after I took my first dose of Levoquin, my heart started racing. I was literally sweating all day, and could not sleep at all. Gave me horrible anxiety. The side effect lasted for a good 24 hours. When I told my doctor about it, he encouraged me to try it for one more day - and that maybe these side effects were due to a steroid I had taken a day before. I had my doubts but I took one more dose another day. Same exact side effects, more sweating, anxiety, heart palpitations. Couldn't sleep AGAIN. When I tried to take a Xanax to allow myself to sleep the result was really bad and caused even more anxiety. Switched to Augmentin."

• Anonymous
• February 13, 2015

"I had fits of coughing after flu. I could not breathe and I took this medicine I received from ENT doctor for similar coughing issues I had few months ago. First day, despite the fact I was so weak and sick from the flu, I could not sleep at all. My brain was acting up with too many thoughts. I called the doctor but his physician's assistant was not willing to help me unless I pay for another visit. I called the pharmacy, and the pharmacist was helpful and she recommended me to take the medicine while eating and early in the morning. I forced myself to eat pasta although I had no appetite at all. 2nd day, I was able to sleep. My body started feeling better as well although still coughing and chest was sore."

• Jen
• January 5, 2018

"Flu and pneumonia. Given this antibiotic in ER and 750mg once daily for 7 days. In addition to prednisone. Rib pain is unbearable when trying to breathe, take full breaths and especially coughing. Doc prescribed Tramadol for rib pain (not enough of course) but it seems to work great with the other meds. I'm able to breathe and cough without extreme pain. Highly recommend asking for Tramadol if Levaquin is causing pain. Not sure if it's the Levaquin for me or just the constant coughing leaving my ribs feeling broken. Hope this helps anyone suffering the same."

• JUSWA...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2017

"I went to the doctors n was diagnosed with pneumonia. He prescribed Levofloxacin. The symptoms of the pneumonia decreased,but however I am experiencing excruciating pain in my right arm..in the joint under my elbow. I found this weird and googled this medication, and clearly found out that others experienced the same side effect,in which is not listed in the medications information packet."

• Holly...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 8, 2016

"I've only been taking this for 3 days, for pneumonia and the side effects I've had are nausea, about 30 minutes after taking and diarrhea. I'm still looking for something to help with the nausea. It's not fun being as sick as I've been and adding another issue."

• Vulpe
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 14, 2016

"Stay away from this. It is a dangerous drug that has caused me tendon issues, exhaustion, walking like Herman Munster, rubber band popping sensation in calves, as well as a vitreous detachment. There has got to be better alternatives. Apon closer research this drug was originally made for black plague and anthrax. This is some scary crap!"

• Ando
• March 22, 2020

"I had psittacosis with pneumonia, was very sick but the Levofloxacin helped me although the first 24 hours after 1st pill where horrible... yet it finally killed the chlamydia psittaci and I got better"

• Muffi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2016

"I've been taking Levaquin for 4 days. The Dr said I had a little pneumonia in my right lung, but my xray was clesr??? Anyhow, since she told me to take it I am, but I've been having horrible heart rythym problems to the point of calling the ambulance. My neck hurts, my knees hurt worse and my ankles hurt. It's like all of my bones and joints ache worse. My sternum. It's helping with the sinus infection and clearing that up, but the other side effects aren't worth it."

• monty
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 18, 2023

"After having a blood clot on the lung and pneumonia I was given this 5 times on a drip (wasn't told what it was) and then orally when finally at home, I suffered severe muscle pain in my whole body to the point I just couldn't pick up anything, my ankles felt like they would snap! Worst pain I have ever experienced but it probably saved my life. Only come off them today ( a day early) I can't cope with this much pain! I hope the 8 days I've been on them is enough. I was given no warning about possible side effects from this which is worrying!! I just hope side effects do not continue or I will not be able to return to work. The muscle pain in hands shoulders and ankles has been overwhelming."

• Never...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 5, 2022

"I was diagnosed with pneumonia. Spent a night in ER. Sent home to take levofloxacin. 1 every 24 hours. By end of day 2 I was nauseas. By end of day 3, the back kidney area pain and abdominal pain were so bad I was doubled over. Dr said stop taking it immediately. Once I stopped, the pain went away. This drug was dangerous for me."

• Patie...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2017

"I had s. Pneumonia and I use antibiotics like Azithromycin and clindamycin for 12 day and after that I went to hospital and stay for 4 day and they are give me levofloxacin as IV infusion and cortisone and bronchodilator and oxygen as inhalation"

• Mikejh
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 1, 2023

"I was prescribed a 750mg pill daily for 7 days, for pneumonia. After the first dose, I had pressure inside my head and neck and delayed vision when opening my eyes. After 3 days of taking this, my symptoms worsened. I don't recommend this medication."

• tom
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 7, 2022

"After a drip in hospital went home 5 day course. My pain reduced a lot with steroids on the 5th day been on antibiotics 14 days before levofloxcin now 19 days. Have steroid card ages! Wasn't getting steroids for 15 days. Still slight ache at end of course. But have to reduce from steroids?"

• Miser...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 9, 2020

"After 10 days on Clarithamyicin for Bronchitis and sinusitis without relief. Was re diagnosed with pneumonia and found resolution with 7 days of 750mg of Levaquin and prednisone. Highly recommend for severity of symptoms."

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

Levaquin (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."

• Hank
• July 2, 2021

"I have pnuemonia still after a 7 day supply of 750 mg of levofloxacin. This drug did nothing to help stop the pnuemonia. All it did was give me bad side effects. Muscle cramps and joint aches. Even lower abdominal pains. The rapid heart beats was the worse side effect. This drug may work for some folks but it did nothing for me. I give it a 0 on a cure for pnuemonia and a 10 rating for extreme side effects."

• Julles
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 2, 2022

"Prescribed this for pneumonia, 1 pill x 5 days. It cleared it right up. However, I'm left with stomach issues, diarrhea, depression, excessive crying over the littlest thing (or nothing at all), sleep disruption, fatigue, occasional chest pains, memory issues, and general malaise. Having it put into my medical records NEVER to give me this class of antibiotic again unless I have MRSA or been exposed to anthrax. There were other antibiotics that don't have a black box from the FDA that I could have been prescribed instead. I'm really unhappy that the side effects were not discussed with me beforehand. Giving it *some* points because the pneumonia did resolve (though it was likely viral rather than bacterial.)"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 10, 2021

"2nd dose of 750 mg legs levofloxacin in nearly finished me off last night with swelling all around ankles, and behind knees as well as tendons on arms looks above my wrists. I had lower jaw pain and nervous system with head jerking on its own as well as shoulder and of course headache. Was told to immediately stop taking this med. While those areas are slight swollen do feel better compared to when on that drug. Just praying these effects have not done permanent damage to my body."

• Nrem
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2016

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "Sure it got rid of the pneumonia. But at what cost??? Bad anxiety terrible pain in knees and ankles. I was given xanax to deal with the side effects of the levaquin. Never taking this agin."

• Randy...
• April 4, 2010

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "7-day regime prescribed: now in day 3 and feeling great! Day 0 I was flat in bed with 105 fever. I am 60 and no side effects at all."

• Michael...
• May 3, 2017

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "This is Michael's daughter Elyssa. I am his voice now since he was misdiagnosed with double pneumonia and given Levaquin. IT KILLED HIM. What more do you need to know? Don't take it. "

• Katy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 6, 2019

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "Took this med for seven days for pneumonia. Took it away with NO side effects! I would take it again if absolutely needed!"

• Tlhaz
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2018

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "This drug is poison. After 2 doses I developed severe tendon pain in my right pectoral area that lasted for days. This drug should be taken off the market."

• Anonymous
• October 27, 2009

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "I was given Levaquin for pneumonia. I now in a lot of pain in the arch of both my feet and lower back. I am being treated by my Doctor for the side effects."