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Also known as: Levaquin, Levaquin Leva-Pak

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Review by krissy0002:

Levaquin (levofloxacin): I was perscribed Levaquin for a sinus infection. I had nausea and vomitting, and could not sleep at night. I also was itchy all over.

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July 17, 2007 8:39 AM
Review by dave_64:

Levaquin (levofloxacin): Levaquin was prescribed for a sinus infection. I had the same problem with sleeping the other two people had. No sleep at night for 2 days.

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August 1, 2007 9:50 AM
Review by don_flamenco:

Levaquin (levofloxacin): I've been taking levaquin for a sinus infection. I am on only my second dose, but yesterday after taking my first dose I felt immediate results. Much less nasal discharge than in the days and even hours prior. I had no problems with sleep, in fact that night was the first time I slept through the entire night in weeks, without even waking up to go to the bathroom.

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August 30, 2007 1:03 PM
Review by lovethisstuff:
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9.0

Levaquin (levofloxacin): My doctor always prescribes Levaquin for bad sinus infections and congestion because of my many drug allergies. I LOVE Levaquin. Within hours of the first dose all of the mucus in my head and/or chest starts to make a mass exodus. At times, the volume and swiftness that it drains can choke you -- but this medicine works and it works FAST. It's made me cough so hard I gag, but all of my coughs are super productive, if not overly so. I recommend this to anyone wanting to get better and back in the saddle at warp speed.

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September 2, 2009 2:57 PM
Review by a guy taking medicine:

Levaquin (levofloxacin): I have a sinus infection that hasn't responded to any other treatments and I had decided to ignore it but 3 months have passed and it's gotten into my chest too. I was put on a Bacitrin and that did nothing so the Dr put me on Levaquin and thus far, I can say i haven't had any issues with sleep, I actually fell asleep watching TV last night and slept fairly well considering I have a ton of coughing congestion in my chest and that awful sinus discharge-we'll see how the rest goes/if it works.

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August 9, 2007 6:55 PM
Review by iqdiva:
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6.0

Levaquin (levofloxacin): After 10 days on Levaquin, my sinusitis is better but the side effects are killing me. My mouth is so dry and I'm having horrendous dreams that are so vivid and disturbing. I can't wait for the cycle to be over.

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April 6, 2008 8:22 AM
Review by Anonymous:
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10

Levaquin (levofloxacin): Have had a serious sinus infection for 5 years now. It's been getting better, but it flares up every few months. 10 days ago, on the last flare up, the doctor prescribed 10 days of Levaquin. On the first day I experienced strange dreams/nightmares, but I stuck with it. My sinuses haven't been this clear since before the initial infection, even though other antibiotics were tried and failed. The real test will be weeks or months after I'm done with this dose. For now, Levaquin is the best thing I've taken for these sinus problems. Within 48 hours, my sinuses felt clear again, and now I'm starting to feel normal - for the first time in 5 years.

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August 14, 2009 1:05 AM
Review by Beware:

Levaquin (levofloxacin): Was prescribed levaquin 750mg/5 day dose on June 22, 2009. First week no bad symptoms except for insomnia and nightmares. It did knock out sinus infection temporarily (10 days) but then sinusitis returned. It wasn't until week 3 after using this drug that I started noticing joint pain in elbows, knees, shoulders and lower back. It's November now and things haven't improved. Along with tendinitis symptoms I've also loss muscle strength in calf's, biceps and will experience burning in hamstrings after doing simple things like cutting my lawn. I hope this goes away or somebody offers a remedy to counter these effects.

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November 7, 2009 11:41 AM
Review by mariecato:
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8.0

Levaquin (levofloxacin): I was given levaquin for a sinus infection and bronchitis. After first dose the sinus pressure was gone and after the third dose the chest congestion was breaking up. I am on the fourth day now and feel much better than I did five days ago. I was also told to take Musenex. Next time I wont wait two weeks before going to the doctor. The only side effect I have is the itching all over, but that is much better than not being able to breath.

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March 17, 2008 2:57 PM
Review by Anonymous:

Levaquin (levofloxacin): I have been on it for 5 days for a lung infection, after not being able to breath and being on a inhaler, the Levaquin has made me breath with out the use of the inhaler and I have no longer have the wheezing sound at night when I lay down

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March 25, 2008 3:39 PM
Review by Anonymous:
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1.0

Levaquin (levofloxacin): I was prescribed Levaquin for acute sinusitis and I had a horrible experience after only the first dose. My arms, hands and ankles were tingling and my knees hurt. I got extremely cold and was shaking uncontrollably. It was then I read the 10 page 'black label warnings' that the pharmacist gave me. This drug will do severe damage to your tendons and after only one dose, I was feeling the effects. My joints kepts popping non-stop with everything I did - walk, type, etc. My joints ached as well. My DR immediately switched me to another drug. The literature claims people can blow out their tendons rather easily, even months after taking the medicine. Not worth the risk of future joint damage when there are other drugs out there.

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April 24, 2009 12:54 PM
Review by Katie Baby:
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8.0

Levaquin (levofloxacin): Day five of the medication and it appears to be healing my "chronic" sinus infection. Have much of the same mild side effects such as diarrhea, restlessness and dizziness. After a round of amoxicillin and a round of Augmentin to no avail, I feel I am geting the treatment that is necessary.

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July 28, 2009 2:39 PM
Review by Skier 9:
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10

Levaquin (levofloxacin): Have suffered sinus infections for years, particularly in Spring and early Summer. This is the only antibiotic that really works for me. Initially the doctors prescribed weaker antibiotics. I have never noticed any side effects whatsoever. Great drug. I have four friends who take it for sinus infections and they also swear by it. No problems whatsoever.

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April 6, 2010 9:49 PM
Review by Leener:
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4.0

Levaquin (levofloxacin): I was prescribed Levaquin for a sinus infection-on the up-side, the sinus infection is gone. But after taking the second dose, I started itching all over esp. my face

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March 3, 2008 11:57 AM
Review by Anonymous:
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8.0

Levaquin (levofloxacin): used levaquin for three days for sinusitis and congestion, both are gone, but I do have signifcant heart burn and loss of appitite, but no problems eating, sleeping, or itching.

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March 27, 2008 6:16 PM
Review by Anonymous:
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6.0

Levaquin (levofloxacin): I have just taken my 2nd dose see no diffrence yet but slept better last night! I have been on three diffrent antibiotics in the last 3 months and none of them worked for my sinuses but I hope this one does!

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April 6, 2008 11:41 AM
Review by Chicagoan:
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7.0

Levaquin (levofloxacin): Took Levaquin since I am allergic to Penicllin. On day 9 of 10 I starting having soreness in both my achilles heal. Hope it does not linger.

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July 18, 2009 8:49 PM
Review by Melis7979:
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1.0

Levaquin (levofloxacin): Experienced hives and shaking after three days. I had to go to the ER and they told me if I ever take it again it could kill me. Interestingly, my mother is also allergic to Levaquin.

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February 28, 2009 4:19 PM
Review by much better now:
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10

Levaquin (levofloxacin): Well I've been taking this for five day now. After taking Levaquin for three days I was finally able to eat and actually taste food again.

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August 5, 2008 9:03 PM
Review by Anonymous:
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9.0

Levaquin (levofloxacin): Two doses so far, no side effects, seem to be feeling pretty good.

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April 9, 2008 1:36 PM
Review by Anonymous:

Levaquin (levofloxacin): Upon taking Levaquin I have currently what unfortunately hundreds of other people have from this drug (I found out too late) - an inexplicable torn Achilles heel and the destruction of my right ulnar nerve. I went through four months of physical therapy for my Achilles heel which did not completely heal, and also through surgery to relocate my ulnar nerve to hopefully aid in healing. The healing of the nerve will take over a year as I write this. In both instances the neuropathic surgeon, nerve doctor, and occupational therapist were initially at a loss as to the cause.

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September 18, 2009 4:02 PM
Review by Anonymous:
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8.0

Levaquin (levofloxacin): I took Levaquin 500 three years ago and it worked great. I felt better in one day, but of course finished the course of the antibiotic. I had no side effects that I can remember, and was VERY happy that it quickly got rid of the crud I had (Bronchitis). I was prescribed Levaquin 750 for Sinusitis this week and am on my second day of taking it (will take it for 5 days total). The first day, I kept spacing out and forgetting what I was doing. It's not as bad today. I also feel soreness in certain parts of my body...my wrists, elbows, and one side of my neck. I also had mild insomnia, and I never have a problem sleeping normally. I'm still happy with Levaquin and these side effects seem mild at the moment.

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November 3, 2009 11:35 PM
Review by Anonymous:
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5.0

Levaquin (levofloxacin): I was given a 10 day prescription after sinus surgery. The pros are 1) I only have to swallow one pill per day 2) It doesn't bother my stomach (other antibiotics have in the past) and 3) I've not gotten a yeast infection. The con is that it seems to totally dry me out. I take it in the evening, and my mouth/nose/lips are incredibly dry regardless of the amount of water I drink all night long. It is uncomfortable enough to keep me awake. I also experience dryness during the day, but not the same severity.

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October 16, 2009 3:58 PM
Review by Anonymous:
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4.0

Levaquin (levofloxacin): I was prescribed Cephalexin for a 20 day course for a horrid sinus infection. I had a throbbing headache, lots of mucus, etc. but I wasn't feeling any better so I was prescribed Levaquin. Within the first three days of using Levaquin I felt incredibly tired; just weak, laying around all the time, and unable to sleep during the night. My eyes felt droopy all the time, I was dizzy standing up, my heart raced when I walked up the stairs, and finally on my fourth day taking the medicine I was startled. This had been going on for a couple days, but my head and left shoulder started twitching consistently. I literally could not keep them still. I got worried and called the doctor and was told to stop the drug. I guess it was too powerful for me!

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September 18, 2009 2:25 AM
Review by novaleo:

Levaquin (levofloxacin): I just took my first dose and my eyes are itching and my ears and throat is itching like crazy. More later.

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March 7, 2008 10:27 AM

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