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Posted at 4:56 AM on Jan 22, 2008 by notaprettygirlp, #26511
I was in the hospital for a bowel re-section. On the third day, they switched me to Levaquin because I spiked a fever. I was released four days later (after 2 doses of I.V. Levaquin per day) and sent home with three days worth of pills. Ever since I've taken the Levaquin, I've had horrible shoulder and back pain and feel somewhat neurotic. The doctor said that it's a side effect from Levaquin. I have one day left of the medication and will continue to take it, but I'm curious if anyone else has had mental side effects. All I've read about is the joint and muscle soreness. Please help! It's affecting my sleep and daily routine. I don't recommend this and will not take it in the future (not to mention the cost of the medication!) thanks
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Reply about 1 year ago on Jan 22, 2008 by helen950, #4266

I had a horrible mental reaction to the levaquin. I had mixed nsaids with the levaquin because no one warned me. I was taking aspirin and advil because I had pneumonia. It's a drug interaction that causes severe central nervous system reactions. Go to www.fqvictims.org but be sure to send a medwatch report in to www.fda.gov. Good luck to you

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Reply about 1 year ago on Jan 23, 2008 by lucystudio, #4282

My first side effects with the drug were nerve pain in my eyes, back and left leg. The doctors ignored it until I started having tendon pain. It's been 5 weeks and I'm still about the same. Get off the drug. It's not worth it.

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Reply about 1 year ago on Jan 23, 2008 by elizabethamorena, #4294

While taking the Levequin one night I thought I was asleep and having a bad dream that I was arguing with my husband. In the morning he was sleeping on the couch. I was in a complete blackout, I only remember it because I thought I was dreaming. He confirmed it was true. I couldn't believe it. I am also having muscle/joint pain and buring in both of my elbows. It hurts to pick up a glass of water. I have been off of it for 6 days. This really is starting to scare me. Good Luck

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