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Taking Levaquin for pneumonia discovered through Xray as I had a ...

Posted at 6:35 PM on Dec 29, 2007 by howiej, #25932
Taking Levaquin for pneumonia discovered through Xray as I had a nagging cough for a few weeks. Into 10th day of 14 day 500mg regimen and have had what feels like muscle tears in my calf muscle. First one happened after a weeks treatment during athletics and seemed to get much better in a few days. Second 'tear' happened today while walking. I can't really tell if these pains are muscle or tendon (achilles) but massage and heat helps. Sure am surprised to learn about all the side-effects from taking this drug and think I better end the treatment.
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Reply about 1 year ago on Dec 29, 2007 by martinsmom, #3709

Do stop it now and call your doctor for a different antibiotic that is not in the quinolone family. Since you have pneumonia, do not just stop taking the antibiotic without consulting a doctor since your pneumonia could come back...and much worse! I wish you well.

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