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Had severe sinus infection caused by allergy and polyps. Treated infection with Zithromax and would get relief as long as treatment lasted. Within days symptoms would start to return. First Zithromax treatment was for 5 days then twice in 14 days. Went to a specialist and he recommended surgery for the polyps and prescribed Levaquin for the infection. Felt relief within days and weeks later no recurrence of the infection.
Will still need the surgery. I've had it twice before. The recovery time from surgery is about 3-4 weeks and very miserable but worth the agony for the relief it brings.
Due to the side effects, etc., be sure it's an infection and not just a virus prior to starting antibiotic treatment.
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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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I've taken four doses for a sinus infection. So far no real improvement, but I'm not worse either. I'll wait a few more days before calling the doc. Hope it works for me as it did for all of you. I was itchy the first night but that went away.
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I only took ONE Levequin, and within a 6 hour period, my back "popped" and felt as though it was going out. I'd say the warning about this medicine causing tendon/muscle weakness are highly accurate! My doctor agreed and changed my meds immediately...nothing like taking a $100 pill.
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Well prescribed this medicine because I had an earache due to sinus build up. Once I started taking the medication everything was fine but a few days later I developed hives and ringing of the ears for some reason. I am allergic to penicillin but I have never had an antibiotic do this to me.
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I have been taking Levaquin now for 4 days and feeling great. I have been suffering with a severe sinus infection. For the first 4 days the doctor put me on 2000mg/day of amoxicillin but I continued to be sick. After the 2nd dose of Levaquin I began my recovery. I had difficulty waking up during the night due to head pain prior to taking the levaquin, but have experienced some insomnia and vivid dreams while cat-napping. Just about passed out at the cost of the 10 day prescription but weighing the relief makes it worth it.
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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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Great for the sinus infection. Feeling much better after a couple of days. However, on day 5 much tendon tenderness and tightness during exercise. I read about the side effects and this is one listed. It is worth it to get rid of the sinus infection.
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My doctor put me on Levaquin to help my sinusitis and also a tummy issue I've been having. So far so good. I feel better already with increased energy but I'm not sleeping. I have dry mouth but solved that by keeping a bottle of water by the bed. Just took a sip every time I woke up (which was like every 1/2 hour).
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Levaquin has definitely begun to cure my sinus infection. After about 2 doses I started to get relief. I have had no itching but serious headaches and dizziness. Overall, great medicine for me!
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Took Levaquin before for pneumonia (5-day cycle) and it worked great-no side effects, nothing. Taking it now for a sinus infection (10-day cycle), am on day 6 and it's working, but I'm having big trouble sleeping (sleep for 2 hours, up for 3 hours, etc.). Being allergic to penicillin, this stuff works great if you get over the no-sleep thing.
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Levaquin is a little expensive however well worth it. My doctor prescribes it when I get severe sinus infections and I always feel better just after the first dose.
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I am on a five day dose of Levaquin and it's working, but I think that I may need to take it a little longer. I had a really bad case of sinusitis and I can say it was worth it.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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