Levofloxacin for Pneumonia User Reviews (Page 3)

• Jul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 27, 2015

"I was prescribed the drug Levofloxacin after being diagnosed with pneumonia a month ago. I was misdiagnosed twice before (for the flu, then sinus infection). I had a fever, cough, and extreme fatigue. WORD TO THE WISE: if you have an ongoing cough, fatigue, and low-grade fever at night, THOSE ARE TEXTBOOK SYMPTOMS OF pneumonia. Just demand a chest X-ray right away! Now onto Levofloxacin. I took 750 mg for 7 days, and it definitely did the job, I felt better in two days. The side effects were intense (nervousness, joint pain, increased heart rate, lightheadedness, insomnia). BUT it was worth it!"

• Mel...
• January 12, 2013

"I am on day 4 of 5 of medication after a diagnosis of pneumonia. I have been sick for about three weeks, originally seen for a sinus infection which has since spread to my lungs. My cough and breathing issues are subsiding more and more with each day. No adverse side effects as long as the medication is taken in the morning with food. The first day, I took it in the afternoon and had some difficulty sleeping, but have not experienced this problem since. I am still quite fatigued but am assuming that is common with pneumonia. I am feeling so much better and cannot wait to be back to normal!"

• Del...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 12, 2018

Levofloxacin "I'm on my 5th and final day of the Levofloxacin 750. I've never had anxiety issues or insomnia in my life, but from the moment I started, it began. What kept me going with this was I knew I needed it to clear up my infection. From the 2nd day on, my coughing and phlegm are at a bare minimum. So while it's working, it's dealing with being amped up, so to speak. The doc also has me on Prednisone 10 mg x2 a day, which just increases the feelings that I've dealt with. But for those of you out there, I tried Benadryl 1 tab at night since the 3rd night, and I was actually able to sleep these last couple of nights a little."

• Joy...
• November 22, 2017

"I was put on levofloxacin 750 mg once a day for 5 days for pneumonia. I was put on a Z-pack at first, but by day 4 I felt the same. I was then switched to Augmentin, and after 10 days of that, still the same, with a little bit of symptoms changed. I was then put on levofloxacin. I read all the reviews and worked myself up being scared to take it. I promised myself I would write a review afterward. I didn’t have any of the mentioned side effects. I know everyone is different. As far as body aches, I have bursitis in my shoulder anyway, so that hurt a bit more but not unbearable. I would have to say that if you’re prescribed it, don’t get yourself worked up when reading the reviews. I finished yesterday and I feel better. It helped me."

• Bro...
• December 26, 2014

"Initially self-diagnosed myself (I like to avoid doctors as much as possible) and determined that I had bronchitis. Started taking Mucinex twice a day and Tylenol every four hours for three days. When the cough didn't improve, I dragged myself to the doctor and was diagnosed with pneumonia. Prescribed 250 mg of levofloxacin; by Day Two, I was able to start breathing again without it being laborious to do so. Now on Day Five and feeling MUCH better. Only warning: eat BEFORE you take this medication (unless you're looking to lose weight) and drink a lot of water!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 30, 2023

"I contracted an upper respiratory infection while out of town at a hospital facility where I work. I took 4 days off as per an urgent care doctor's order, and I returned to work while still unwell. After 28 days, I ended up in the ER, received dextrose, but no antibiotics. I was told that I had an upper respiratory infection. Four days later, when I was finally able to drive home, I saw my primary doctor who prescribed Levofloxacin 500mg for 7 days. Within 48 hours, I felt significantly better, and by day three, my chest pain, sore throat, and congestion started to subside. Today, on day four, I feel like a different person. Levofloxacin made a positive impact in just a few days, and I'm looking forward to regaining my health and returning to normal. Levofloxacin definitely makes a difference."

• One...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 29, 2014

"Was feeling horrible for a few days. Thought it was a nasty sinus bug until the blood started coming up. Went to the doctor, and it turns out I had the flu AND pneumonia. I was prescribed 500 mg for ten days. I am on day 8 of 10, and this stuff is AWESOME. I felt brand new on day 3. By day 4, my breathing was back to normal and the blood was out of my mucus. The only 'bad' side effect is sleep! Pop on Netflix and have a 'special' brownie or cookie and relax. You won't even feel sick."

• Bun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 20, 2018

"I was diagnosed with lower left lobe pneumonia on 5/3/18, which was a complication of influenza since 4/26/18. This antibiotic I rate as my cure-all with no side effects. I got 750 mg for 7 days. I began feeling better almost the next day from feeling deathly ill. The lung is now clear, only some residual chest pain and lingering cough."

• TPe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 12, 2017

Levofloxacin "Levaquin and its generic are fluoroquinolone antibiotics. The FDA has issued a black box warning-the most severe warning it can issue-on all fluoroquinolone antibiotics because they cause so many horrible, long-term side effects (like permanent tendonitis, vision problems, and more). Fluoroquinolones break down the mitochondria of cells, leading to cell death. This damage cannot be reversed."

• Anonymous
• August 1, 2016

"Very great drug, got me out of pneumonia in 5 days, but still took it as prescribed for 10 days. Once a day by 500 mg. I did not experience any side effects. From the beginning, after reading all the side effects, I felt I had them all, but that was only in my head. So unless you really have side effects, you should talk to your doctor."

• INe...
• December 24, 2015

Levofloxacin "I have pneumonia in both lungs for the second time in 35 days. I was hospitalized this time though, so it's definitely worse than the first illness. The only side effect I've noticed is nausea. If I drink water quickly, I immediately feel the need to throw up. The problem is that I'm always thirsty. I am home now, thank goodness, still sick, but I have what I need. I left AMA because I've got four kids with Christmas on their brains. Hopefully, my pills will do the trick."

• Ds1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2018

"I was prescribed by my doc to take levofloxacin 750 mg for 7 days. I got through 5 days, and I can't take anymore. It started almost after the first dose of insomnia and feeling amped up in my head and body. Another problem is the brain fog that I seem to be having, seems like my vision is acting up. I warn everybody out there: stop taking this med if you experience any abnormal symptoms while using this drug. While it may be great for some, and I go for a cat scan Thursday, today is Tuesday, Mardi Gras day here in New Orleans. I hope these side effects clear up soon because I drive for a living and do maintenance work, and I don't think I can function the way I feel now. 'DO NOT USE THIS MEDICATION, IT IS TOXIC AT HIGH DOSES @ 750 mg.' I just hope my symptoms clear up so I can go back to work."

• Cat...
• May 3, 2021

"19 days of levofloxacin after being hospitalized for 3 days. Having trouble walking, I assume because of the levofloxacin. 26 days later, the CT scan showed I still had pneumonia. I requested a prescription of Augmentin. With the Augmentin, I started feeling better in 3-4 days. These drugs mess up your whole system, do not take without a very good prebiotic and probiotic. Makes a huge, huge difference on my stomach. The stomach pain without the prebiotic and probiotics is hard for me and lasts several months after taking these drugs. Not sure why the doctors do not give you some pre and probiotics when taking these drugs. They do know it causes this problem. A good doctor will bring that to your attention."

• hol...
• October 21, 2016

"I was sick for several weeks. I assumed it was sinusitis again. I became more tired and felt progressively worse. We had our annual physicals scheduled, which was fortunate. I had pneumonia. I was given 7 days/750 Levaquin. The drug is very effective in clearing the infection. The easiest way to avoid sleepiness or disrupted sleep is to take it in the A.M. Given the efficacy of the drug and the ability to minimize any annoying side effects, it is a good choice. While side effects are troublesome for some, the results of untreated pneumonia can be far worse."

• BRa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 5, 2020

"I took levofloxacin with prednisone. I had 10 days on the levo and 5 days on the prednisone. Heed the warnings for tendon damage. After the 3rd day, I could feel the tightness in both Achilles tendons. So I walked around like a duck for the rest of the week and an additional week because my tendons still felt sore. I knelt down to wipe something off the floor and didn't take care as to the way I got up and pushed off (although gently) with the ball of my right foot, and wham, the pain was immense. Went to the doctor's, had 3 X-rays and finally an MRI done on my ankle. The tendon was torn 70%, so now I am wearing a boot for the next 3 months. No, it did not get rid of the pneumonia. I took cefdinir for an additional 10 days. Got a CT scan and still have pneumonia. Now I'm back on cefdinir for 21 days with probiotics. We will see!!"

• Sti...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 22, 2019

"I took a 7-day, 500 mg levofloxacin prescription of this drug for pneumonia and had no real issues with it the first time around. It knocked out the infection pretty quickly. I then had to do a follow-up 5-day dose, which in retrospect I didn't really need because my chest x-ray ended up being good. I had a lot of the symptoms the second time others have had: racing heartbeat, nervousness, anxiety, joint pain in wrist and up near elbow, Achilles heel pain, and some pain around the knee, leg twitching, low appetite. It's been about five weeks since I finished the antibiotics, and I'm still having symptoms. Take another antibiotic first if you can. It sucks to recover from pneumonia only to find you have weeks more of recovery to do from the effects of treatment."

• Cur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 2, 2024

"After a fever and chills for ten days, along with coughing, shortness of breath, and wheezing, I was diagnosed with pneumonia at age 40. I was prescribed to take seven days of Amoxi-Clav and started to feel better. The day after I finished the prescription, the fever and chills returned. I was then prescribed 750 mg of Levofloxacin for seven days. I started to feel better on day 3. Starting on day 4, my fever was gone, and the Levofloxacin worked. While I'm grateful for this medication, I experienced the side effects of insomnia, heart palpitations, muscle pain, and lightheadedness."

• Lev...
• November 19, 2017

Levofloxacin "I was diagnosed with pneumonia and was given Levaquin 750 mg for 10 days. I'm on day 6, and every day I get fever, shivers, and chills, not to mention the extremely bad headaches! I'm going to let Levaquin go! I am going to throw the rest of the pills. I have no idea how they prescribe it!"

• blu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2018

"This medication cleared my lungs of infection, but the side effects, which I never seem to get from other medications, are still affecting me more than a month after taking it. My side effects include: (1) a headache that never goes away, (2) severe ringing in my ears, (3) blurred vision. Going for a CAT scan now since all other tests have turned out normal, as will probably the scan. Just hoping these side effects eventually go away."

• Cat...
• March 13, 2017

"It helped exactly after the first pill... I think that it treated my pneumonia very well even though I was abroad. I think that every antibiotic has side effects, but the results are definitely worth it :)"

• Rnc...
• November 23, 2017

Levofloxacin "I had pneumonia and had been sick for 2 weeks. The doctor had prescribed another antibiotic and steroids first. When I wasn't better, the doctor prescribed Levaquin. The first day was okay, just really tired. The second day I started having joint pain and my ribs were really hurting (not from coughing) and still really exhausted. By the third day I could barely walk because of my knees being so swollen and painful and hard to breathe because of the rib pain. Called the doctor and he said to get off of it and come in for blood tests. I have been off of it for almost 2 weeks and still can barely walk and the ribs are still really sore. After reading the rest of the stories, it makes me very angry that this drug and its family are still out there to harm people. Ridiculous!"

• Pat...
• February 10, 2016

"After blood work, X-rays, and a CT scan, it was official that I have pneumonia. I was prescribed 10 days of Levaquin. I am on Day 3 and just started feeling a little bit of relief. I think this is a great antibiotic to fight off pneumonia, however, my only complaints are dizziness and insomnia. I hope I feel more improvement."

• Eri...
• December 3, 2015

"Caught a cold which gradually started affecting my chest and lungs. I typically avoid the doctors, but after a few weeks of severe coughing and wheezing, I went to the doctor and was initially prescribed a Z-pak. This antibiotic did nothing for me. After finishing that round of antibiotics, I dropped by urgent care, and the doctor prescribed me 10 days of 500 mg levofloxacin. I experienced zero side effects except for insomnia and feeling a little warmer than usual at night the first night. Highly recommend taking this antibiotic either with breakfast or lunch, not dinner. I just finished my 10-day dose, and although I still have a slight cough and postnasal drip still, my wheezing is completely gone, and I'm feeling like I'm getting better."

• mon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 18, 2023

"After having a blood clot on the lung and pneumonia, I was given this 5 times on a drip (wasn't told what it was) and then orally when finally at home. I suffered severe muscle pain in my whole body to the point I just couldn't pick up anything, my ankles felt like they would snap! Worst pain I have ever experienced, but it probably saved my life. Only came off them today (a day early). I can't cope with this much pain! I hope the 8 days I've been on them is enough. I was given no warning about possible side effects from this, which is worrying! I just hope side effects do not continue, or I will not be able to return to work. The muscle pain in hands, shoulders, and ankles has been overwhelming."

• sum...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 3, 2021

"I had a bad sinus infection which led to “early symptoms of pneumonia” as shown on the X-ray. My PCP prescribed levofloxacin 500 mg - 5-day course. During the duration of taking the medicine, I had no side effects and my infection cleared up. But 3 days after finishing the prescription, I started experiencing severe pleurisy (inflammation of the lining of the lungs and chest). My chest felt like it was burning, and I had sharp pinching pain in my chest and throat. I’ve heard of being “floxed,” and I feel like this was it. A week and a half later, and I’m still suffering from these side effects. I’ve seen my PCP and urgent care for treatment. The urgent care doctor said this was a “common” side effect of taking strong antibiotics, but it should not do this much damage! I was prescribed steroids to help with the inflammation, but it still hasn’t gone away. DO NOT TAKE THIS."