Levaquin and lack of sleep

Took leviquin 500 for 8 days before I realized what was happening to me. Side effects included: severe panic, altered mental state, constant sleep, loss of appetite, pounding heart rate. After 2 trips to the ER no help was provided. I stoped the Leviquin early (was supposed to take it for 3 wks) and immediately started feeling better. The anxiety is much less but still present and I still sleep all the time.

Has anyone had similar experiences and, more importantly, how long does this last?

Please help!

I took Levaquin for 10 days for a sinus infection, 2 tablets of 500mg each day. The first few days I had severe diarrhea, lack of sleep (4am, 3am and 2am for the first 3 days), dizziness, headache. Stopped taking it a week ago, still have dizziness and headache, especially in the evening. And it seems to be getting worse! I am a 32-year-old male that works out 5 times a week, never had any problem with other antibiotics.

I've been taking Levaquin for 2 days now and have experienced all sorts of issues. Lack of sleep, horrible nightmares (when I finally do sleep), Rectal bleeding, head pain, nausea, hair loss, vomitting, memory lapses, vomitting, memory lapses, black feces, dyslexia, narcistic impulses, hypothermia, sudden urges to watch mtv and a craving for tea biscuits. Seriously, this medicine is horrible and you should avoid it at all costs.