Have trouble walking, itching all over the body, gastric parisis, loss of balance, cornea edema, loss of energy and depression.
Is there anything that can be done to reverse the side effects after taking Levaquin?
Question posted by Paula Patton on 11 Feb 2017
Last updated on 21 October 2017
5 Answers
I had to face this problem after being given Levaquin for a bad case of diverticulitis. Fortunately, I did not suffer the adverse side effects. But after doing much research, I have concluded that I was "lucky" that I didn't have any of these extreme side effects. But all this said, I will have it noted on my chart that i am "allergic" to levaquin. I have been told that the second go round could turn out with serious side effects, for all of the reasons that have been posted here!
Paula are you better I just experienced Levaquin reaction. Calf pain and tingling and burning if better how long
Guys, I'm really scared. My doctor prescribed me 14 doses of levofloxacin over 2 weeks for a sinus. I only took 2 doses and went to the emergency feeling dizzy, having a panic attack and I wasn't feeling my left arm. When I got there my heartbeat was something like 159 bpm and high pressure (17/12) which was strange because my pressure is low. I cut this drug after the second dose two days ago but I'm still feeling weird. Here in Brazil we only get general physicians at the wekeend and I have to wait until tomorrow to find a specialist to help me to deal with these side effects. I read almost every thread even from 5 or 6 years ago here at the forum but I couldn't find a proper way to deal with the pain and I'm also freaking out. Most of people said they took levofloxacin at least 5 or 6 times and I can't believe it that a simple antibiotic can do this kind of harm to people. Should I eat food rich in magnesium to deal with the bone and muscle pain or wait until I take a complete blood exam? Sorry for my english, I'm freaking in here.
Carlos . . . Do not panic but I understand your reaction. I took only two Levaquin dosages myself after my wife warned me about the tendons. I paid no attention to her warnings. I felt both tendons in my lower calfs give way - partial tears. I went to a sports médecine Doctor and he said he sees a case a month and only time will heal the damage. I read about the magnesium and I bought some. Don't know if it helped. My urologist prescribed a different antibiotic . . . I read the posts about people in wheelchairs after a year and it scared me. But fear will not help you - what helped me was the amount of exercise I could gradually handle and some Tylenol. Msin thing is to know this will pass - keep moving despite the fact it is depressing to live through but it will pass.
All the best,
Jim
Sorry Paula - I called you Carlos . . .
J
Paula; The best you can do is listen to James there really is not a lot that can be done. and it should work itself out. It would be a good Idea to let your Pharmacist know that you can't take any of the medications that are in the Levoquin family. So years later a doctor does not slip you one and you don't know it also, have it put on your medical chart. They are still learning more and more about these medications and still are being prescribed way too much.
I took only 2 doses and could hardly walk. I went to a sports medecine Doc who sees a couple cases a month. He said only time would heal me. It has been more than a month and I finally am walking without a limp. Only 2 does of Levaquin! I did read somewhere that magnesium supplements would help. Give yourself time.
Jim
I'm in the same situation as you. I only took 2 doses and now my whole body is in pain. Did it come back or are you free of all side-effects?
Carlos- I was messed up for almost a month but it cleared up gradually. My tendons were partially torn - very perilous situation but
Fortunately was able to baby them back . . . Most people recommend complete rest. I disagree - better to exercise mildly to keep blood flowing which promotes healing. You are gonna be fine with time. Now a bad memory.
Jim
I was prescribed Levaquin for pneumonia. Took 2 doses and couldn't walk my legs were in so much pain. I have been fighting this pain for almost 2 years with Kenalog shots and prednisone. Five weeks ago I was limping when suddenly I could not put any weight on my left leg. I went to the ER and the put me in an immobilization brace and crutches. I have been going for deep tissue massages, and physical therapy and am now able to put weight on both legs. Still can not walk without crutches. I have been taking magnesium supplements. Any other suggestions to get back from this levaquin nightmare? Lori
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