Levaquin for Sinusitis User Reviews (Page 5)
Reviews for Levaquin
- Anonymous
- March 23, 2012
"Within one hour, had a panic attack, crying, heart racing, nauseous, dizzy, and sensitive to light. No appetite. No problems sleeping, but was very scary."
- Anonymous
- May 8, 2015
"I started taking this med this morning, and after a few hours, I began feeling better. No side effects thus far, but very impressed with its speed."
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- Mrs...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 24, 2015
"I had bad nightmares, lightheadedness, dizziness, faintness. I won't wish this on my worst enemy! I missed work because after my doctor told me to stop the med. It stayed in my system for 3 days."
- Ken...
- January 7, 2011
"I have an ear infection and am on day 5 of Levaquin. I am getting better every day and have experienced no side effects."
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- March 21, 2012
"On day 9 of 14, 750 mg, still sick but 75% feeling better. No side effects so far."
- wor...
- March 23, 2016
"Ok, so I just started this medication, 9 tablets to go, and reading the comments is really freaking me out. I'm not big on medication, so I guess we will see how this goes. I'll keep an update."
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- Tik...
- September 2, 2019
"I cannot take this at all, many, many side effects from it, severe ones!"
- Lee...
- March 3, 2008
"I was prescribed Levaquin for a sinus infection - on the upsides, the sinus infection is gone. But after taking the second dose, I started itching all over, especially my face."
- Pau...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 10, 2016
"Just didn't work for me. Now day 10 and still sick. Emergency walk-in says it must be viral. I won't accept this prescription again."
- muc...
- August 5, 2008
"Well, I've been taking this for five days now. After taking Levaquin for three days, I was finally able to eat and actually taste food again."
- Anonymous
- August 8, 2008
"This will be my third day taking this. I feel almost 100%. No side effects either. Great antibiotic."
- San...
- November 3, 2018
"I was taking this medication for a sinus infection. Within a few days, I was getting sick to my stomach and throwing up. So my mom had to call my doctor to switch my medication."
- Mel...
- February 28, 2009
"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."
- ryk...
- September 16, 2008
"Levaquin is a little expensive, however, it is well worth it. My doctor prescribes it when I get severe sinus infections, and I always feel better just after the first dose."
- Anonymous
- April 9, 2008
"Two doses so far, no side effects, seem to be feeling pretty good."
- tan...
- December 24, 2008
"I've been on it before for sinusitis and don't recall any problems."
- Peg...
- September 10, 2008
"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."
- Anonymous
- December 30, 2008
"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!"
- Anonymous
- March 27, 2008
"Used Levaquin for three days for sinusitis and congestion, both are gone, but I do have significant heartburn and loss of appetite, but no problems eating, sleeping, or itching."
- Chi...
- July 18, 2009
"Took Levaquin since I am allergic to penicillin. On day 9 of 10, I started having soreness in both my Achilles heel. Hope it does not linger."
- Chu...
- November 9, 2017
"I took Levaquin 750 mg for 3 days, and two days later I still feel lightheaded, nauseated, chills, can’t concentrate, no energy. Overall, horrible."
- nov...
- March 7, 2008
"I just took my first dose, and my eyes are itching, and my ears and throat are itching like crazy. More later."
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"Levaquin was prescribed for a sinus infection. I had the same problem with sleeping that the other two people had. No sleep at night for 2 days."