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Levaquin for Sinusitis User Reviews (Page 5)

Levaquin has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 107 reviews for the treatment of Sinusitis. 42% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 37% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Levaquin

  • sunny...
  • April 23, 2016

"Levaquin and sunlight do not mix. Cover up if you are outside while taking it. Otherwise you will burn and burn quickly. But the stuff works."

8 / 10
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  • dave_64
  • August 1, 2007

"Levaquin was prescribed for a sinus infection. I had the same problem with sleeping the other two people had. No sleep at night for 2 days. "

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  • MrsT
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 24, 2015

"I had bad nightmares, light handedness, dizziness, faintness. I won't wish this on my worst enemy! I missed work because after I my doctor told me to stop the med. It stayed in my system for 3 days."

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  • Anonymous
  • May 8, 2015

"I started taking this med this morning and after a few hours I began feeling better. No side effects thus far, but very impressed with it's speed."

9 / 10
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  • Kenda
  • January 7, 2011

"I have an ear infection and am on day 5 of Levaquin. I am getting better everyday and have experienced no side effects."

7 / 10
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  • worri...
  • March 23, 2016

"Ok so I just started this medication, 9 tablets to go and reading the comments is really freaking me out. I'm not big on medication so I guess we will see how this goes. I'll keep an update."

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  • jojumpn
  • March 21, 2012

"On day 9 of 14, 750mg, still sick but 75% feeling better. No sides effects so far."

8 / 10
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  • Tikell
  • September 2, 2019

"I can not take this at all, many many side effects from it, severe ones!"

1 / 10
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  • Paula...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 10, 2016

"Just didn't work for me. Now day 10 and still sick. Emergency walk in says it must be viral. I won't accept this prescription again."

1 / 10
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  • Leener
  • March 3, 2008

"I was prescribed Levaquin for a sinus infection-on the up-side, the sinus infection is gone. But after taking the second dose, I started itching all over esp. my face "

4 / 10
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  • Melis
  • February 28, 2009

"Experienced hives and shaking after three days. I had to go to the ER and they told me if I ever take it again it could kill me. Interestingly, my mother is also allergic to Levaquin."

1 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • August 8, 2008

"This will be my third day taking this. I feel almost 100%. No side effects either. Great antibiotic."

9 / 10
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  • Sandy...
  • November 3, 2018

"I was taking this medication for a sinus infection. Within a few days I was getting sick to stomach and throwing up. So my mom had to call my doctor to switch my medication."

1 / 10
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  • much...
  • August 5, 2008

"Well I've been taking this for five day now. After taking Levaquin for three days I was finally able to eat and actually taste food again."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • April 9, 2008

"Two doses so far, no side effects, seem to be feeling pretty good."

9 / 10
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  • rykys...
  • September 16, 2008

"Levaquin is a little expensive however well worth it. My doctor prescribes it when I get severe sinus infections and I always feel better just after the first dose."

10 / 10
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  • tange...
  • December 24, 2008

"I've been on it before for sinusitis and don't recall any problems."

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  • Anonymous
  • March 27, 2008

"used levaquin for three days for sinusitis and congestion, both are gone, but I do have signifcant heart burn and loss of appitite, but no problems eating, sleeping, or itching."

8 / 10
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  • Peggy...
  • September 10, 2008

"I am on a five day dose of Levaquin and it's working, but I think that I may need to take it a little longer. I had a really bad case of sinusitis and I can say it was worth it."

7 / 10
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  • Chica...
  • July 18, 2009

"Took Levaquin since I am allergic to Penicllin. On day 9 of 10 I starting having soreness in both my achilles heal. Hope it does not linger."

7 / 10
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  • Chuli
  • November 9, 2017

"I took Levaquin 750mg for 3 days and two days later I still feel light headed, nauseated, chills, can’t concentrate, no energy. Overall horrible. "

4 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • December 30, 2008

"Levaquin has definitely begun to cure my sinus infection. After about 2 doses I started to get relief. I have had no itching but serious headaches and dizziness. Overall, great medicine for me!"

8 / 10
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  • novaleo
  • March 7, 2008

"I just took my first dose and my eyes are itching and my ears and throat is itching like crazy. More later."

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