http://www.medications.com/effect/view/22539 My Dr. gave me levaquin July 5th, for a cough that had lasted 3 1/2 weeks. I took the first dose same day. Started having muscle pains in my legs next day, but continued the medicine because I thought I needed it to get rid of my cough. The pains continue Wed, 15 Aug 2007 22:03:55 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/22539?item=1235 Levaquin can cause joint/muscle/tendon pain or swelling (tendonitis, tendon rupture) that should be reported to your doctor. This is more common in the elderly. My mother suffered with this while on Levaquin and couldn't put any weight on her legs for http://www.medications.com/effect/view/22539?item=1235