User Reviews for Levaquin

I don't like Levaquin at all. The doctor prescribed this to me after going in for acute sinusitus and bronchitis. He said it was a strong medication. The first night I woke up suddenly with a massive headache, and then heartburn. The next day I noticed more problems which made me feel even worse than my original ailments. I had cold sweats, felt nervous, anxious and like I was losing my mind! I couldn't sleep.

I Have been taking Levaquin for 3 days for bronchitis. Having difficulty sleeping and have no appetite, along with headache and a persistent fever. Pharmacist never told me to take the medicine with a full 8 oz glass of water. Might have been good to know. So far, still have bronchitis, coughing up mucus and needing an inhaler. I have never used an antibiotic that after 3 days I remain ill. Jury is out however, as I may be better...soon I hope.

This medicine has really helped me. I've been drinking lots of water anyway, and the Dr. also gave me Mucinex and Tessalon to help with productive coughing. Thank God for modern medicine.

On my third day with Levaquin. Only problem that I am having is insomnia. Tired during the day, completely awake at night. Cough is pretty much gone. I feel great, just need to go to bed.

I was perscribed Levaquin for bronchitis and it was completely effective. Now six months later I have developed a full compliment of the drugs side effects. Thrush, hives, yeast infection(vaginal), leg cramps and a knotted tendon. I am 65.

I had a very negative reaction to this antibiotic. Extreme fatigue, continuing muscle weakness (after approximately 5 weeks), very vivid and frightening dreams, slow improvement in my bronchitis. I will never take this again.

This is the first time I have taken this medication and I am on my last pill (I was given 7 pills - one for each day and I take it very early in the morning). I too have developed a sore on my upper lip. Nothing drastic but, I think, relevant with this particular medication. Since beginning Levaquin, each day I note additional tiredness. The last couple of days I could sleep around the clock, though the first day or so on the medication. I also feel lightheaded particularly during the morning hours and I have little energy for every day chores. My breathing has gotten better though.

I have been using this for 4 days now. I was taking this for bronchitis. My throat was so sore from an unproductive cough. After the first day of using this, the soreness in my throat went away. Everything is now loosening and feel so much better. I haven't had much of an appetite but have not had any trouble sleeping. I have not experienced any of the symptoms other reviewers have noted.

This is a great medication. While it does make you restless if you take to late in the day, it really makes you feel better quick. There was slight discomfort in joints for first 2 days and went away. On for 7 days, 750 mg. It works very well. It gave me this burst of energy all day and it really decreases your appetite.

I used the drug for 5 days and it cleared the infection but I now feel weak, do not have a great appetite, but the vivid dreams are gone.

It helped my breathing, but gave me a rash.

Day 9 of 10, feeling essentially normal. Bronchitis mostly cleared up by day 4, then lingered a couple more. Took it with full glass of water 1/2hr before breakfast. No side effects, except a blue tongue.

I went to the Dr. yesterday feeling like I had some sort of cold, not thinking that Bronchitis was one of them, so he gave me Levaquin. I mentioned why not a Z Pack and he said this was stronger and after just one does the next morning I did feel better. I suppose to take it for 10 days at 500 MG - I haven't had any real big side effects just yet, but I did feel dizzy this morning

I was given the 750 mg to take once a day and have discontuined it due to dizzines everytime I look down then up or stand up.

I have been diagnosed 19 years ago with Sarcoidosis...more recently I have been told I have chronic bronchitis (have never smoked). This will be my fourth time taking this medication. It is prescribed at 750 mg. Usually I am taking prednisone with it, but I have weened off of the prednisone after being on it for two years straight. This will be my first time using Levaquin without the prednisone. In the past, I am very tired during the day and dizzy if I get up too fast. The medication has worked for me in the past, quieting down the coughing. It should be interesting if it is as effective without prednisone.

I feel good after taking levaquin because I feel the medicine is working. I was being cured. I admit that it is expensive but it is worth it. It really works!

I started my first dose of 750mg last night before reading the adverse side-effects! Big mistake. I only slept one hour, which was 4:40am to 5:30am and it was fitful. I feel extremely energetic, even hyper. I don't even feel tired! My face was getting red around 9:00am and now my face, neck, chest and shoulders are bright red and painful. I feel like I'm super sun-burned. I called the pharmacist and she told me to take some Benadryl immediately and call my Doctor. I'm waiting on him to return my call. It doesn't matter since I don't plan on taking a second dose. This is really a very powerful antibiotic and I my breathing feels much better even after one dose. If I wasn't having such a bad allergic reaction, I would recommend this medicine.

Dosage was 500 mg for 10 days. Stopped after 2. Feet and ankle pain and swollen knees, hands and fingers that do not stop aching. Also lower back pain. Headache is almost constant despite Tylenol every four hours. Cough has lessened but feel overall much weaker.

I am on day 7 and I am still congested. While the congestion is not as bad as it was it is still bad. I'm not impressed. I have never had an antibiotic take so long to work. Reading now some of the side effects I at least now know what was causing the crazy dreams.

No problems, feeling great, breathing better today. 750 mg 4 days left.

After trying other antibiotics, which didn't get rid of my bronchitis....finally my doctor gave Levaquin and it got rid of it well and truly.

I feel better after taking this medicine for 5 days. I am experiencing some dizziness and lack of appetite. I'm not feeling as much improvement as I hoped I would by this time. Sleeping well still and no hyperactivity. I do notice lots of tenderness in my Achilles tendons on both sides. We will see after 5 more days. I got the medicine for bronchitis 500 mg for 10 days.

I have noticed that I have a difficult time sleeping but the worst thing is the yeast infection. My doctor said this almost always happens on this med with women that have a tendency to get one so you must decide if it is a necessary evil. I hate antibiotics as a whole, but feel a bit better after only one dose. I have been taking it at night because I was afraid of the dizziness and other side effects during the day.

Just want to report my experience after just one dose. I was prescribed 7 doses at 500mg for bronchitis. I went to the doctor because the cough I had was resulting in a suffocating feeling after the cough. I was in bad shape. After just one dose, the cough is not so devastating--certainly no longer feels like I am suffocating. Although I slept real good last night, I do indeed feel fatigued today. Now editing this comment after the full 7 day use of this medication. I didn't realize until the 4th day of use that I was experiencing the "dizziness" side effect that can result from use. That is the only reason this medicine doesn't get a 10 rating from me. It really knocked out my infection. However, the dizziness was indeed bothersome.

I was prescribed Levaquin for bronchitis and sinusitis. I have terrible dreams that wake me up every couple hours, so I'm so tired during the day. Also noticed numbness and shaking in my fingers. Made my skin and sinuses very dry. A little dizzy in the mornings, but that might be due to the lack of quality sleep. Hardly an appetite at all, and the headaches are horrible. But it does seem to be breaking up all the mucus in my chest and head. Finally I feel some relief after 2 months of being sick!