Levaquin Side Effects

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  1. link Stoneyco
    very ill for 3 years after 2 doses of Levaquin
    Levaquin has affected every system in my body. Over 90+ symptoms from extreme anxiety, hallucinations, hip pain, fasciculations, breathing problems. hypersecretion of the sinuses, panic attacks, eye problems, numbness, tingling, rashes, derealization - 72% more...
    Stoneyco- 11 months ago - 3 Replies - in Levaquin
  2. link Xvxluisa
    Levaquin mild heart attack, heart attack, meds, pvc, blood pressure
    After taking two 700 tabs of this drug I suffered a mild heart attack and was told after that there was no clog or severe damage and they really didn't know why ...I know it was this drug that caused this and it has greatly altered my life and my fin - 48% more...
    Xvxluisa- over a year ago - in Levaquin
  3. link Marieann54321
    Levaquin prednisone, ligaments, ligament, heart attack, pcp
    After five days of taking 500mg 2xday for a UTI, I developed a rash all over my body. My knees and ankles swelled and were extremely painful to the point of not being able to walk. I couldn't straighten my ligaments in my legs and, after reading abou - 63% more...
    Marieann54321- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Levaquin
  4. link Cougargirl
    Levaquin feeling of dread, horrible drug, stomach pain, irrational thoughts, anxious feeling
    I am generally not great with meds, always have some reaction, bu Levaquin is evil! I only tool one 500mg tablet at 10pm, by midnight I had heart racing, sweating, insomnia severely, crazy irrational thoughts like I was going to die and like I was ha - 72% more...
    Cougargirl- over a year ago - in Levaquin
  5. link Nsearch212
    Levaquin heart flutters, cardiologist, adverse side effects, heart attack, ekg
    I am still dealing with the adverse side effects of Levaquin that I took earlier this month. I now have to see a cardiologist on Thursday to rule out anything serious. Since I have taken the medication my heart flutters a lot and feels full and heavy - 78% more...
    Nsearch212- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Levaquin
  6. link Jrolls
    Levaquin severe sinus infection, sinus infection, reading story, intense pain, strep throat
    I was diagnosed with strep throat December 2nd. I was prescribed amoxicillin. I took it for 10 days and I felt better. On the 14th of December I started getting sick again. My nose wouldn’t stop running and was congested. I went back to the doctor on - 84% more...
    Jrolls- over a year ago - 2 Replies - in Levaquin
  7. link Elgel
    Levaquin recurrent bouts, urologic problem, medical practicioners, latin phrases, nerve bundle
    Three pills @500mg each. That’s all it took. Three pills of a five-pill prescription for levaquin. I can still see the pursed lips and amused twinkle in the eyes of my urologist who said "You're going to be all right" after he prescribed me - 95% more...
    Elgel- over a year ago - 2 Replies - in Levaquin
  8. link Propsguy
    Levaquin case of the flu, bad case, heart attack, adverse effects, pneumonia
    i ave a friend who has just had a bad case of the flu which has turned into pneumonia. her doctor out her on levaquin! i almost had a heart attack, called her and begged her to stop it. i sent her a bunch of info about it. why not put her on augment, - 41% more...
    Propsguy- over a year ago - 4 Replies - in Levaquin
  9. link Helen950
    I forgot to answer your question. This poison is known to cause strokes, heart attacks and many more horrible things. You can read about the side effects that have been reported on www.fqresearch.org
    Helen950- over a year ago
  10. link Mbsilva
    Levaquin low blood pressure, horrible days, xrays, panic attack, lab tests
    I was prescribed levaquin 750mg for 5 days. I took my first dosage and within 2 hours I was feeling itchy, tired, anxious and felt as if my skin was burning. On the first night I had a panic attack and felt my heart rush and couldn't breathe normally - 82% more...
    Mbsilva- over a year ago - in Levaquin
  11. link Tamkatt1
    Levaquin irreparable damage, social security disability, levaquin, pcp, social security
    Has anyone had the experience of previously taking Levaquin without side effects, then when taking it again, developed severe headaches, joint aches, muscle pain and weakness, etc? I am currently going through this. I've taken Levaquin before probabl - 65% more...
    Tamkatt1- over a year ago - 6 Replies - in Levaquin
  12. link Awfuldrug1
    Levaquin levaquin, itchy rash, heart rate, heart attack, daily dose
    I took 4 of the 10, 500 mg daily dose of Levaquin that was prescribed to me. My heart rate was so fast that I thought I was going to have a heart attack! And now I have this awful rash all over my body. It's been 4 days since I 've had the last dose - 27% more...
    Awfuldrug1- over a year ago - 4 Replies - in Levaquin
  13. link Shagberg1
    I had the same reaction to levaquin when it was given to me in the hospital.I broke out in a rash and it itched like crazy.They flushed the IV out and gave me benydryl to stop the itching.I have been admitted to the hospital 4 times with what they ke - 44% more...
    Shagberg1- over a year ago
  14. link Asmith1990
    Hi, what you are having is an allergic reaction to the medicine...a couple of years ago I had a Raging Urinary Tract Infection and that is the medication they put me on and the very next day I had a rash of little red dots all over my body...I then f - 45% more...
    Asmith1990- over a year ago
  15. link Lmlc
    I broke out in terrible hives and a rash after taking Levequin and had it for over 6 months. All doctors ruling out it was Levquin. I say they have no clue as the Levequin was the only change in my routine. I landed in the hospital because the hives - 30% more...
    Lmlc- over a year ago
  16. link Susan57
    It's been 4 days since I've stopped taking this horrible drug and I still have a rash like I rolled in a poison ivy patch. I only took 3 daily doses of 500 mg and then 3 doses of 250 mg for a total of 6 days. The rash has moved down my body and now i - 48% more...
    Susan57- over a year ago
  17. link Holybowler
    Levaquin aloe vera juice, omega 3 fish oil, drinking aloe vera juice, mild heart attack, constant headaches
    Returned yesterday from 3 days in the hospital. Rapid heartbeat and pain in the chest sent me to the ER. The heart enzyme tests showed that I'd had a mild heart attack but an echocardiogram showed my arteries were fine and there was no damage to the - 64% more...
    Holybowler- over a year ago - in Levaquin
  18. link Margbeckwith
    Levaquin levaquin 500, drug nightmare, margaret kerr, mild heart attack, tendon pain
    I was on Avelox in December for a sinus infection. I had some pain and also had anxiety and bad dreams, etc. But I just finished taking 10 days of Levaquin 500 mg for another sinus infection and I feel like my life has turned into a real nightmare!!! - 80% more...
    Margbeckwith- over a year ago - in Levaquin
  19. link Valorroe
    Levaquin rapid heart rate, sinus infection, night sweats, horrible drug, forgetfullness
    I started Levaquin 500mg on Jan 27th for a sinus infection. Two days later I woke up and almost passed out upon standing. My heart was racing and my blood pressure dropped. I had to call my husband home from work to take me to the ER. I also started - 80% more...
    Valorroe- over a year ago - in Levaquin
  20. link Caroljack57
    Levaquin numbness in face, weps, right arm, pharmacist, next morning
    I agree this is the pill from hell, I took one 500 mg. within 10 minutes,my heart was pounding and broke out in weps and a rash. Called pharmacist, was told to go to the er. or take benadryl. only took one pill. the next morning woke up shaky, went t - 68% more...
    Caroljack57- over a year ago - in Levaquin
  21. link Ferd
    Levaquin poison, medication, brain infection, understand that many, hyperbole
    Struggling with a sinus infection that threatened to bore into my brain, resulting, ultimately, in seizures and death, I've been taking Levaquin now for three days. I'm experiencing anxiety and sleeplessness, however, it's not from the medication. It - 89% more...
    Ferd- over a year ago - 8 Replies - in Levaquin
  22. link Lmlc
    There is definitely an objective way to analyze this and I will not succomb to your ignorance to downplay your symptons and the use of Levequin like you did to those who had serious issues with it. I am sure all are happy that you don't have a brain - 84% more...
    Lmlc- over a year ago
  23. link Erom43
    Levaquin levaquin, adverse reaction, poison, fluroquinolone, drugs
    I have taken three 500mg doses of Levaquin since Saturday. They were prescribed by my urologist for a "possible" minor prostates that might be affecting my PSA (2.2). The very first night I was unable to sleep, tossing and turning all night - 82% more...
    Erom43- over a year ago - 4 Replies - in Levaquin
  24. link Xargaw
    I have taken both Cipro and Avelox with no problem. But the Levaquin gave me tendinitis in the knee, severe chest pains, insomnia, anxiety and blurred vision. The chest pain was so awful, I was sure it was a heart attack at first, but it subsided wit - 43% more...
    Xargaw- over a year ago
  25. link Witchdoctor
    Levaquin seizure meds, witchdoctor, urologist, catheter, antibiotic
    I will never put this drug in my body and I will never forget the levaquin night. Dad was already on an antibiotic. He’s been gone 8 years now so this is somewhat of a blur. His catheter sprung a leak so he had to go to the urologist. While there doc - 96% more...
    Witchdoctor- over a year ago - in Levaquin
  26. link Bill0909
    Levaquin leg cramps, trouble sleeping, heart attack, bronchitis, doctor who
    I was just prescribed Levaquin (500 mg.) for bronchitis. I received a 10 day supply. The second night, I had trouble sleeping and felt quite anxious. By the 4th night I literally thought I was going to have a heart attack and had trouble swallowing. - 77% more...
    Bill0909- over a year ago - 2 Replies - in Levaquin