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
- 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. "
- 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."
- 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."
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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."
- jojumpn
- March 21, 2012
"On day 9 of 14, 750mg, still sick but 75% feeling better. No sides effects so far."
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- Tikell
- September 2, 2019
"I can not take this at all, many many side effects from it, severe ones!"
- 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."
- 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 "
- 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."
- Anonymous
- August 8, 2008
"This will be my third day taking this. I feel almost 100%. No side effects either. Great antibiotic."
- 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."
- 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."
- Anonymous
- April 9, 2008
"Two doses so far, no side effects, seem to be feeling pretty good."
- 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."
- tange...
- December 24, 2008
"I've been on it before for sinusitis and don't recall any problems."
- 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."
- 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."
- 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."
- 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. "
- 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!"
- 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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"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."