Levaquin for Pneumonia User Reviews (Page 3)
Levaquin has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 69 reviews for the treatment of Pneumonia. 43% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 46% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Levaquin
- Maui...
- January 24, 2018
"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"
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 28, 2021
"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"
Frequently asked questions
- What are the best antibiotics for pneumonia?
- Can you take Levaquin for an infected tooth?
- Can Levaquin cause tendonitis?
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- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 15, 2022
"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."
- Nrem
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 25, 2016
"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 again."
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- Randy...
- April 4, 2010
"7-day regimen prescribed: now in day 3 and feeling great! Day 0 I was flat in bed with a 105 fever. I am 60 and have no side effects at all."
- Michael...
- May 3, 2017
"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. "
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- Katy
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 6, 2019
"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
"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
"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."
- Jack
- August 8, 2016
"Stay away from this medicine!!! It's horrible!!! It caused me to develop depersonalization/depression. It also made me feel anxious and confused. I really haven't been the same since I took it."
- Chrissy...
- June 18, 2013
"It worked great for my pneumonia but it caused my heart rate to go up, chest pain and anxiety. I would ask for a different one if you have heart issues or tachycardia."
- Anonymous
- September 14, 2010
"Seems to be the only antibiotic that will work for me."
- Maris...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 24, 2018
"Kept me out of the hospital for a bad pneumonia."
- Sherris
- June 23, 2011
"I went from bedridden to feeling good again in two days. I am on a 5 day plan and on day 3 some ankle aches and pressure in my head. Overall feeling a lot better."
- Ms Ne...
- May 30, 2009
"This medicine is very good. It really is effective. The side effects are tolerable. I would strongly recommend that the directions are followed by the patient."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 12, 2018
"Fever went away after 4 days on med. Still coughing and congested after 7 days on antibiotic . Not feeling any better at all."
- Anonymous
- August 1, 2011
"I got a severe allergic reaction after taking this medicine for 2 days: my lips were really swollen, fingers got swollen, I got skin rash. It seemed to be helping with the pneumonia though."
- RR4356
- March 29, 2009
"Worked well. Very few side effects."
- Anonymous
- October 9, 2009
"Caused severe tendinitis in my knee, and a minor attack of tendinitis in my thumb."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 25, 2017
"This is horrible medicine. My arms are so sore can hardly move them I have never ached so bad."
- Anonymous
- February 3, 2009
"Was on this medication for 10 days. At 9 days I woke up very dizzy. The condition was better on the 10th day, however it became worse on day 11."
- Store...
- January 10, 2017
"Too expensive for fixed income patients. Classified as a tier 3 drug."
- Onakl
- February 27, 2017
"Must of been allergic, made me itch"
- Keith...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 15, 2022
"I have a history of chronic bronchitis and have had pneumonia several times. The only rx that has worked is Levaquin! I highly recommend!!"
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"I have had pneumonia seven times 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."