Levaquin nerve damage, body muscle, muscle spasms, chemicals, health
took levaquin 4 years ago. my health, my life have not been the same since - joint problems throughout body, muscle spasms, nerve damage, sensitivity to chemicals ..................................................
Levaquin Side Effects
Side effects and experiences with Levaquin by users like you.
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I know exactly what you're talking about. It was 6 yrs for me on Oct 22. I've never been the same. It ruined my life and no one cared, not even my drs. They all stick together to keep from being sued but for what they did to my life and how it has af - 50% more...
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Levaquin fibrillation, urinary tract infection, uti, malpractice, medications
My husband was prescribed Levaquin for a urinary tract infection. Now, two weeks after finishing the script, he is still having incontinence especially at night. The incontinence started immediately after starting Levaquin and when I expressed concer - 61% more... -
also, get yourself a good attorney. any dr. that can't read should not be practicing. he probably listened to the rep that told hime what a wonderful drug this is and that the side effects are minimal. that's what happened to me It will be 6 yrs for - 37% more...
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Tinnitus from 7 days of Levaquin for sinus infection and pneumonia
Will my tinnitus ever go away. I got it 2 days after stopping a 750mg 7 day dosage. That was 3 weeks ago. I have tried Mucinex D and am no taking Lipo-flavonid Plus. Have thought about seeing Acupuncturist. Tinnitus level is different every day. Some - 48% more... -
Levaquin clindamycin, severe pain, tinnitus, thighs, right elbow
I suffered an infection in my foot and was treated with two rounds of Levaquin and Clindamycin together. While taking the Levaquin second round, I suffered a severe pain in my right elbow (and thought I had broken it) by just swiping at a bee (really - 57% more... -
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Levaquin levaquin 500, guinea pigs, use of antibiotics, palps, going to the doctor
This is not something new to the forum but I feel compelled to write about the palpitations I have also suffered as a result of taking Levaquin for bronchitis. Why didn't I insist on Erythromycin which has always worked for me in the past? I have had - 88% more... -
Make sure your chart shows that you can't have fluoroquinolones. PLEASE get an ekg. You are right in that it probably is okay but do yourself a favor and go for one. I didn't and I have a-fib, take medication to keep my heart going slow and a pacemak - 47% more...
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Levaquin sinus infection, audio engineer, hyperacusis, strange feeling, tinnitus
I was prescribed levaquin 750mg tablets for a a sinus infection. On the second day, about an hour after taking the second pill, my right ear developed raging tinnitus and rang constantly for 5 days. After 5 days the ringing began to lessen and finall - 65% more... -
Levaquin tendon ruptures, class action suit, hearing aid, pacemaker, white noise
I've had tinnitus since Oct 2004. It doesn't go away. I did wear a hearing aid with white noise but I can't do that because I now have a pacemaker because of this poison. You want to sue???? You can't sue unless you've had tendon ruptures and then yo - 55% more... -
Levaquin hyperacusis, unfortunate one, peace of mind, tinnitus, tendon
I DEFINITELY HAD DOUBTS ABOUT TAKING LEVAQUIN WHEN I READ THE SIDE EFFECTS INVOLVED BUT IT NEVER STATED TINNITUS AS ONE OF THEM JUST THE JOINT AND TENDON TROUBLE. I had a really bad UTI so I took it. BUT AS IT HAS HAPPENED I AM AN UNFORTUNATE ONE WHO - 59% more... -
Levaquin predisone, levaquin, nsaid, advil, sales reps
I was prescribed one 750 mg Levaquin tablet per day and a graduated dose of 4 prednisone tablets per day down to 2 twards the end of the schedule, this was due to a respiratory infection that my body wasn't kicking. The 1st day was fine and my lungs - 77% more... -
You are not supposed to take predisone with levaquin. What is wrong with these dr's that can't or won't read. They just hear what the sales reps tell them. I had heart failure 3 years after taking this poison. I have hearing loss, tinnitus 24/7, chan - 65% more...
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Levaquin ortho mcneill, ginnea pigs, bleeding ulcer, healthy person, mitral valve
I took this poison on Oct.22,2004. I have hearing loss, tinnitus, bleeding ulcer, a-fib, bad mitral valve, taste distortion, tendinitis in knees, ankles, shoulders. I always have this feeling that I'm on the outside, looking in. I can't believe that - 70% more... -
Levaquin tendon problems, depersonalization, heart problems, hearing loss, tinnitus
SO SORRY TO SEE SO MANY NEW PEOPLE ON THIS FORUM. PLEASE SEND IN A MEDWATCH REPORT BY GOING TO WWW.FDA.GOV. EVEN THE PERSON THAT THINKS SHE'S BEING HELPED BY THIS NEEDS TO DO THE SAME. PLEASE LISTEN TO YOUR DR. AND BE VERY VERY CAREFUL. THIS STUFF DO - 59% more... -
Levaquin tinnitus, antibiotic, bronchitis, disability, delayed reaction
Well, I have had tinnitus for a year to the point I may have to quit work and go on disability. I noticed that every time I take an antibiotic, the tinnitus gets better (but doesn't quite go away). I recently took LEVAQUIN for bronchitis and after th - 57% more... -
Levaquin gave me tinnitus. It has ruined my live. I have lost hearing, have tendonitis in hands, knees, ankles etc. I'm not the same person I used to be thanks to this poison. This doesn't help tinnitus. Tinnitus is a permanent problem for many reaso - 32% more...
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Give it time. You are not out of the woods yet. I had a delayed reaction to this drug and so far it is lasting 13 months. By the way, tinnitus is a very common reaction to this drug, so I wouldn't be surprised if your tinnitus comes back much stronge - 25% more...
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Levaquin chronic sinus infections, constant headaches, muscle spasms, fibromyalgia, strokes
OH MY GOD!!!! I thought I might be imagining things. I was prescribed Levaquin and clyndamycin on December 15 2008 for a urinary tract infection that appeared to have gone systemic. After 2 days my right knee swelled up. I went back to the Dr the nex - 83% more... -
Hi, Some people are still battling the effects of this drug for long after they stop taking it, in some cases-years. I hope your symptoms ease up soon. If you did not have arthritis before, the levaquin may have something to do with it now. For me th - 51% more...
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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... -
Hi there! I also have only had trouble with Levaquin, to a lesser degree, Avelox. But Cipro no side effects. I took Levaquin one year ago for a post surgical infection. I had not had any of the fluoroquinolones before. It worked quickly on my infecti - 79% more...
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Levaquin finger joints, ringing in the ears, unfortunate side, tinnitus, dizziness
I have had to take Levaquin twice. Both times were for a post surgical infection. The Levaquin worked great on the infection, so I stuck with it even though it made me feel terrible. The side effects I had are: ringing in the ears (tinnitus), agitati - 72% more... -
Levaquin ent doctor, earache, tmj, tinnitus, tendon
While taking Levaquin I experienced insomnia and anxiety. One week after completing 500mg a day for 10 days, I began experiencing Tendonitis in my right hand/wrist and have had an incredibly painful earache with tinnitus and vertigo. The ENT doctor d - 74% more... -
I had to take Levaquin for a bladder infection and than later an infection in my chest. Since I am on chemo I have to be very careful of infections. As of three weeks ago my TMJ cracks 3 -4 times when I open and close my mouth to chew. It has gotten - 74% more...
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I am on day 6 of Levaquin and I started having sharp pain in my right ear three days ago. I am taking the Levaquin for a sinus infection, not an ear infection!
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#27058 Wondering if earache ever resolved. I have been taking Levoquin for over a week now and am experiencing a very severe earache. Feels like someone has jammed a Qtip in my ear and hit my eardrum. Doc said he has never heard of this side-effect f - 20% more...
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Levaquin cartilage damage, documentary film, tendons, adverse effects, burst
We are looking for people who can participate in a documentary film to be shot in Los Angeles which focuses on the apparent adverse effects of Levaquin. Specifically, we are looking for people who have experienced cartilage damage or burst and ruptur - 54% more... -
WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER PROBLEMS FROM THIS POISON????? DRY MOUTH WHICH IS CAUSING ME TO LOSE ALL MY TEETH? IT WILL COST ME 5,000.00 TO GET THE WORK DONE. WHAT ABOUT THE HEARING LOSS? WHAT ABOUT THE TINNITUS THAT IS DRIVING ME CRAZY???? WHAT ABOUT THE DE - 55% more...
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Levaquin glucosamine and chondroitin, low grade fever, torn rotator cuff, caveat emptor, organic animals
After having been floxed back in December, I am finally able to say I'm symptom free. The only permanent damage I have is a floater in my right eye. I'm grateful that I have it because it occurred on the third day of 750 mg levaquin and because of it - 84% more... -
Levaquin brain fog, ortho mcneil, psychotic episodes, dr helen, luncheons
Hello everyone, I have talked with ortho-mcneil many, many times. They wanted me to send them some information from my doctors and so I did. They sent me a letter that said I never had a reaction to Levaquin. My problems must have been caused by some - 73% more... -
Levaquin sinus infections, personal mission, levaquin, medical field, antibiotic
Are you guys for real? In reading through the side effects blogs it really reads like it is all the same person writing, maybe someone trying to beat up on the competition or something. It did scare me out of letting my 24 year old son take it for se - 44% more... -
It is really that bad. I am 27 years old and took Levaquin for a supposed bacterial infection. I nearly died three times and I am now left with peripheral neuropathy, tendinitis in multiple limbs, tinnitus, joint pain, muscle burning and pain, myofas - 46% more...
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Levaquin vancomycin, physician assistant, hypoglycemia, clinician, pharmacist
Well, I am not posting a side effect. I actually stumbled upon this website while trying to look up whether hypoglycemia is a side effect of Levaquin. I am a physician assistant and routinely prescribe this medication. Unfortunately ALL medications h - 78% more... -
I am one of thousands of people affected by this poison. Weeks and months after taking this, things start to happen. Tendons rip, there are psychotic episodes, hearing loss, tinnitus. But the worst for me is heart problems. I've had to get a pacemake - 70% more...
