Levaquin for Streptococcal Infection User Reviews

• nir...
• May 29, 2008

"Few months back I had a combined attack of flu and bad strep throat. I could not eat or speak. I had 102-103 fever every 5-6 hours. The doctor gave me Zithromax (Azithromycin) 500 mg two times a day. After 4 days, the fever came under control but blood spots in my coughing would not go away. Finally, the doctor gave me Levaquin (1 capsule per day). With the first dose, the pain was reduced by 80%. With the second dose, the blood spots were gone, the fever was gone, and there was no pain. By the third dose, I felt like nothing happened. Excellent drug. I must finish the 10-capsule course."

• Anonymous
• May 28, 2011

"I had a strep infection. I took Z-Pack for 5 days, with no change, in fact, my symptoms actually worsened. Twenty-four hours after the first dose of Levaquin, I noticed a noticeable improvement, and after 48 hours, the pain was gone. It is very powerful."

• kat...
• April 2, 2010

"Not allergic to anything. On Day 15 round of antibiotics in February, so needed something stronger to wipe out this diphtheria and strep throat. Could barely swallow yesterday. Took a pill yesterday, went to bed, woke up with a headache that was manageable, along with some dizziness that is getting better. A little bit of pain in joints and some very soft stool this morning, but I was thankful for that. I already can swallow today without much pain and feel about 20% better, so it must be working at a fast rate. I am thankful. Only taking it for 7 days, 500 mg."

• Nic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2020

"I do not recommend this antibiotic, although I did feel better quickly from the infection. My tendons got inflamed and achy. Especially in the calves of my legs, hips, and knee pain. Do not use unless you have to. But mine was given with steroids."

• Anonymous
• September 20, 2009

"Had an on-again, off-again strep virus for the last year. 24 hours later after taking Levaquin, and I can tell a difference. Obviously a powerful medicine. If you are an experienced sinus/throat person and you've tried all of the over-the-counter medicine, alternatives, and weaker antibiotic versions, give this one a try. There are risks to taking this medicine. If you are not too sensitive, do it! This seems to be the only one with any effect that I tried."

• Anonymous
• September 4, 2009

"Had a secondary staph infection from an athlete's foot problem. Went to ER, gave me some antibiotics (forgot the name). Five days passed and no relief; saw a dermatologist, and he put me on the Levaquin. First night was like World War III in my foot. Almost ran back to the ER, but you could feel this medicine working. Two days on the pill and swelling and redness subsided significantly. Third day, I could walk again and zero pain from the infection. This medicine works. Now, I'll admit that I've had sore Achilles tendons and I could feel the medicine working its way up into my knees. However, considering the pain I was in, I am okay with the trade-off. Very expensive medicine - but works!"

• jef...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 15, 2022

"Took it twice, when I picked it up and later that evening. Went into shaking chills with pain starting in my neck and shoulders and spread all over to my joints, cramping my feet and hands. It pulled me up into a fetal position, and I was not able to straighten. Everything hurt for several days and developed a drunken walk that lasted weeks. That is from two doses. Never ever again."

• Onl...
• December 21, 2018

"This medication can cause weakening of tendons. At 43, I had a tear in my left Achilles. My right Achilles tore and was repaired at age 49. The surgeon said my tendon was in VERY BAD shape. It didn't make it through the first repair because I fell, and it totally ruptured. It took 18 months for full recovery. My recommendation is to STAY AWAY FROM LEVAQUIN OR ANYTHING IN ITS FAMILY!!!!!"