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Took 7 days of levaquin to get rid of a persistent, almost bronch...

Posted at 8:47 PM on May 12, 2009 by prb_colorado, #41425
Took 7 days of levaquin to get rid of a persistent, almost bronchitis-like cough & chest condition. Ended on a Monday, and the following SUNDAY (6 days later??!) I broke out in a crazy rash, predominantly on my shins, but literally from head to toe. Most prevalent wherever there's "pressure" of any kind on my skin... waste band, sock lines, watch, and it leaves big nasty red welts when I scratch. Shins surrenty look like I'm a burn victim from scratching, and I'm not really scratching that hard... even light, usually harmless itching/scratching leaves scrape marks. What the heck... I've never had a reaction to a drug before. This is awful -- the worst itch I think I've ever experienced.
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Reply 6 months ago on May 13, 2009 by antileviquin, #19793

I didn't experience the itching but I was susceptible to bruising. If my skin touched something it would bruise or bleed. Not a common response for a healthy 49 yr. old. It did go away though. I beat my hands up working outside now and they are fine. I just wish the other ADR's would subside too!

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