Levaquin for Pneumonia User Reviews (Page 3)

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

"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."

• Mau...
• January 24, 2018

"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."

• Tea...
• December 19, 2017

"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."

• 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 and chronic bronchitis. I took one 500 mg for 7 days. It healed me wonderfully and with zero side effects. I found out later Levaquin is only to be used when a person has a bacterial infection. If their infection is mild or only a viral infection, the drug is too strong and can destroy tendons and other tissue and can destroy soft tissue and joints, etc. So warning: only take Levaquin or any fluoroquinolones if you have been diagnosed with a bacterial infection, and depending on how high the bacterial count is, is how much you should take and for how long. My count was so high it would take 7 days at 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."

• Nre...
• 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."

• Ran...
• 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."

• Kat...
• 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!"

• Tlh...
• 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 am 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."

• Jac...
• 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."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 24, 2018

"Kept me out of the hospital for a bad pneumonia."

• She...
• 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."

• Chr...
• 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."

• Ms ...
• 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."

• RR4...
• 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
• 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 a skin rash. It seemed to be helping with the pneumonia though."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 25, 2017

"This is horrible medicine. My arms are so sore I can hardly move them. I have never ached so badly."

• Kei...
• 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!"

• Sto...
• January 10, 2017

"Too expensive for fixed income patients. Classified as a tier 3 drug."

• Ona...
• February 27, 2017

"Must have been allergic, made me itch."

• 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."

• pne...
• January 8, 2018

"Had some side effects. Mostly sore joints, some diarrhea. First round of antibiotics did not work, azithromycin. Seemed better after the first pill."