Levofloxacin for Bacterial Infection User Reviews (Page 3)

• Lyn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 20, 2018

"I started taking this medicine a week ago. It was a ten-day course. I took it for an upper respiratory infection that affected my lungs, throat, eyes, sinuses, and my ears. I was afraid because of all the horror stories about this drug. But I had no side effects. Trouble is, it just didn't work very well. On day 8, there is improvement for sure. But my ear is NOT getting any better. I can't taste or smell, and I cannot hear well out of my right ear, and it is full of pressure. Maybe it will work for you."

• DJs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 30, 2021

"Do NOT take this for H. pylori, it’s a 14-day treatment. This bacteria is not worth getting prescribed this nightmare antibiotic. I did half a pill on the 5th day and stopped, now my heart has not been the same, it races by itself. My nerves come and go with burning, and the twitching is as bad as when I took this antibiotic. The head nerves feel messed up, and itchy skin is bad. Yes, I did read the reviews, but found out H. pylori can be treated naturally and can be dropped to a safe rate. Just take probiotics, find another route. Even after telling them it had a boxed warning label, the nurse laughed and said don’t believe everything you see online. They didn’t even acknowledge it had a boxed warning label. The anxiety was the worst part, as H. pylori causes that, and then to have this quadruple it. Then for the doctors to say you need anxiety pills for 6 months, no way."

• Shi...
• April 13, 2017

"I have Helicobacter pylori. Have had triple therapy 5 times, none worked. I am allergic to penicillin! Had a culture biopsy done and was told to take levofloxacin 500 mg twice daily for 7 days. On the third day, I had pain in my Achilles heel on both sides, and they felt lumpy! My knee was sore and stiff. I had stiff and sore fingers and elbows. I telephoned the pharmacy, and they said to finish the course. I would have stopped them straight away, but this is the only chance I have of curing this germ! I hope the pain goes away."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 17, 2022

"This medication was absolutely horrible for me - it could be fine for others. I took it for diverticulitis and could not sleep for 2 days after only taking one pill but took another dose before I talked to my doc. At this point, I had stomach cramping, severe anxiety, and I will never, ever take this again. The side effects went on for close to 3 days and then off and on for 5 days. If you have anxiety, I highly recommend not taking this or seeing if another med is an option. The worst was the anxiety, but I was also confused at times. I also wasn't confident in driving while I had the side effects because it overall just made me feel weird. I will never touch this again!!!"

• Abb...
• April 17, 2020

"I was prescribed levofloxacin for an unconfirmed UTI and strep throat. The doctor did not have confirmation positive on either infection. I have a history of UTI. After taking one pill, I got a horrible headache and called the office. The doctor said to take Tylenol every 6 hours, but before I could do that, I began vomiting and retching, and this went on for 6 long hours! I am a senior and thought I’d die for sure. Fortunately, my son came to the rescue, and the vomiting stopped, but I felt rotten for days! And I never had strep or UTI either. None of those symptoms appeared afterwards. I will never return to that doctor again for his services."

• Luc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 23, 2022

"I had a spinal fusion. I went back to work, as a checker, after only 4 months. After 2 months, my back was in bad shape. Because it was a L and I issue, I had to go through 8 months of PT, 8 hours a day. Which got me physically in good shape, (I’m 5’4/120 lbs). About 4 months into therapy, I got bit by a hobo spider. The Dr. put me on 500 mg for 3 weeks. I told my PT and we went gentle on my workout. We were concerned with the tendon separation issue, so slow walk on the treadmill instead of brisk walk, lighter on stretching, i.e. I never received any side effects except being outside at a lake for about an hour without sunscreen. And it was early summer, 65/70 degrees, and I got badly sunburned, as red as a lobster, and that burn turned to tan after about a month. It did take 6 months for the spider bite to fully heal. It was concave and about the size of a 50-cent piece. I believe this antibiotic worked wonders, especially seeing pics of how bad it could have been if not treated."

• Blu...
• September 18, 2016

"Taking for an infected toe. The infection is eating away the bone. I really know if it is working as there was no swelling or pain in the first place. Side effects are minimal and tolerable, some stomach discomfort and fatigue."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2018

"I got a bacterial infection and took 500 mg once a day for 7 days. I did not notice any specific side effects at the time. Then later, I noticed when I picked up plastic bags or touched the reusable grocery shopping bags, I would develop red welts on my hands or arm where it touched. Then I noticed that when I drank lemonade or anything made with lemons, I would break out too. I was only allergic to penicillin before this, now I have to be careful what I touch and ask about what is in foods."

• Ama...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 17, 2016

"Page 1. Levofloxacin is definitely not a drug that should be taken lightly in any case. If you're not familiar with any drug, please do the research before taking it. Understandably, it's difficult to do if you have been admitted into the ER/Hospital. I was very fortunate to have my partner who helped me to nip it in the bud before it got out of control. I was admitted into the hospital with only a fever, no severe coughing. A CT scan and blood work were performed to find the bacterial infection, if any; was not found specifically. Yet, within the following day, a doctor of internal medicine (four years' experience) prescribed levofloxacin through an IV."

• Sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2022

"I was given this drug for diverticulitis at the ER. After 2 days on this medication, my body started shaking uncontrollably from my neck down. I couldn't get it to stop, and I couldn't sleep, which led to severe anxiety/depression. When I went to my doctor 3 days later for a follow-up, she couldn't believe the dosage they put me on when there was no blockage. She advised that I stay on it 2 more days, but I just couldn't do it. To this day (and this was in 2019), I still have nerve issues, tremors, and anxiety. If you look up the 'brand' name of this drug, it's Levaquin, which was pulled from the market in 2017. According to the FDA, doctors should stop treatment with Levaquin, Avelox, and similar drugs immediately if patients report experiencing central nervous system side effects, psychiatric adverse reactions, or blood glucose problems."

• Ric...
• January 2, 2022

"10-day course (250 mg) for an unconfirmed bacterial infection. Discontinued use after the 3rd day. Uncomfortable side effects included anxiety, high blood pressure, muscle, and joint pain. My advice is to not use this medication. Weigh the risk. If you can heal your infection naturally or with another antibiotic, do so. Only use levofloxacin if it’s going to save your life."

• CHR...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 22, 2021

"I was put on levofloxacin 500 mg for 14 days. I had a headache and dizziness each day. On the 13th day, I blacked out on the kitchen floor, hitting my head, shoulder, and hip, I wasn't hurt. On the 14th day, returning from the bathroom to the kitchen, I passed out again, falling over my walker and landing unconscious on the kitchen floor. My son-in-law found me in a pool of blood 15 minutes later and called an ambulance. I regained consciousness when the EMTs were loading me on the gurney. In the ER, I received 6 stitches above my left eye and was told I had blood on my brain. I was hospitalized for 6 days."

• G12...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 25, 2025

"I’m on day 9 of levofloxacin. 4 days of IV in the hospital, then 750 mg tablet/day. The doctor in the hospital explained the side effects and asked me daily if I had numbness or tingling. He explained the risk of a ruptured tendon. I had an infection in the wound from a hip replacement, and it got into my blood. Both turned out to be Pseudomonas bacteria. The blood infection was gone, so they released me but said I will be taking this drug for 6 weeks!! I already had some numbness in my feet. The only side effects I have are weird dreams when I first fall asleep, and then I wake right back up. And also a mild headache. I hope that means I won’t get anything like so many of you."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 7, 2012

Levofloxacin "I was taking Levaquin for MRSA. Discovered that this cannot be taken in conjunction with multiple sclerosis medicines as it mimics a heart attack."

• Emm...
• February 28, 2014

Levofloxacin "Horrible shoulder and knee pain."

• ERa...
• April 12, 2020

"Worked great, no side effects and cleaned up my sinus and mucus in nose and throat."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 14, 2016

Levofloxacin "DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG! Point blank period, it should be illegal! It gave me tendinitis only 4 after starting."

• rav...
• September 21, 2009

Levofloxacin "It was prescribed post-surgery as prophylaxis. Caused intense pain in the Achilles tendon and calf muscles. Enough to discontinue use."

• Lus...
• August 6, 2016

Levofloxacin "I was prescribed Levaquin 750 milligrams for bacterial conjunctivitis. It worked when nothing else would. Two thumbs up."

• Anonymous
• August 23, 2009

Levofloxacin "Works when nothing else will, but expensive."

• mmm...
• April 6, 2016

"Worst stuff I have ever used. Ended up in the ER, was so scared. It killed me with back and knee pain. Could not get out of bed without screaming. Never again!"

• Son...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 26, 2019

"Was in the hospital. I am 5’2”, 125 lbs. Given this medicine, and by the third day, my Achilles was so tight that I literally could not walk. Had to go off the drug."

• StL...
• July 26, 2014

"This medication is interfering with my sleep."

• cra...
• November 19, 2009

Levofloxacin "Severe ear infection with much mucus from nostrils. Levaquin 750 mg didn't help. After taking it, I felt my heart was beating somewhat harder. Requested something else that actually worked."

• per...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 9, 2022

"I was on this for epididymitis. It caused a side effect of a horrible sense of doom and despair, with confusion and fogginess. Wouldn't recommend."