Levaquin and Insomnia: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• September 18, 2009

For Sinusitis "I was prescribed Cephalexin for a 20-day course for a horrid sinus infection. I had a throbbing headache, lots of mucus, etc., but I wasn't feeling any better, so I was prescribed Levaquin. Within the first three days of using Levaquin, I felt incredibly tired; just weak, laying around all the time, and unable to sleep during the night. My eyes felt droopy all the time, I was dizzy standing up, my heart raced when I walked up the stairs, and finally, on my fourth day taking the medicine, I was startled. This had been going on for a couple of days, but my head and left shoulder started twitching consistently. I literally could not keep them still. I got worried and called the doctor and was told to stop the drug. I guess it was too powerful for me!"

• lga...
• May 14, 2009

For Prostatitis "I am 21 years old and my doctor put me on Levaquin for 10 days. So far, everything is good, all my prostatitis symptoms have gone away. The only problem so far is some of the side effects of the Levaquin. I noticed that it makes my skin or tendons very tender. The first day I used it, I was cooking eggs in my kitchen. I had to stop for a second because I felt some pain in my hand. I looked at my hand, it was red right where it was gripping the frying pan handle. As of right now, I've been having a very difficult time falling asleep."

• Min...
• June 29, 2014

For Sinusitis "I started Levaquin four days ago. I noticed that I couldn't sleep the first night. I have a sinus infection with a bad cough. The cough has improved, but I still have drainage and eye pain. I asked the doctor for sleep medication, which he gave me, so I have no problem with that now. Eating lots of yogurt and taking probiotics and drinking lots of fluids. Still, the infection may not respond to this antibiotic, as I have had the infection on and off for several months. Used this antibiotic as a last resort. Hopefully, it will clear up soon."

• Sun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 15, 2019

For Kidney Infections "Was prescribed Levaquin antibiotic for a kidney infection. The pills did their job of getting rid of the infection. After 3 days, I started to feel better. I didn’t have a lot of side effects like everyone else, just experienced so much insomnia. I usually go to sleep around 10 pm, but while I was on this antibiotic, I wouldn’t get sleepy until 6 am."

• Anonymous
• March 9, 2010

For Bacterial Infection "Feel like I have body aches after taking this medication. It seems to keep me awake at night too, which is annoying. Also, I can't tell whether it is working or my body is fighting off my sore throat by itself. My appetite changed too."

• Ano...
• April 15, 2016

For Bronchitis "I was prescribed 500 mg for 10 days for acute bronchitis, sinus infection, as well as a very painful ear infection. After the first dose, I did feel a bit better. The second dose marked a big difference in how I was feeling overall. I was also prescribed a very expensive inhaler of Albuterol. (Rarely use) The third day was when I noticed that the side effects were now more of a problem than my illness. Metallic taste in my mouth, severe dry mouth, leg cramps, no sleep, rise in BP and HR, dizziness, and ringing in my ears, agitation. I am on day 5 and do not want to finish the prescription but was warned, 'take it completely... even after you begin to feel better.' The only positive off-chart effect is my skin is glowing!"

• Mau...
• January 24, 2018

For Pneumonia "I had a lung infection, and the Dr. put me on 5-day/750 elevation. It completely took away the lung infection. The only thing was the insomnia, vivid nightmares, and a bit of pain in the left upper leg, but like nothing. I recommend it if the infection is bad! For the nightmares, I have been taking Xanax, which helps."

• Anonymous
• March 7, 2012

For Bladder Infection "Lots of trouble sleeping and lots of anxiety with this medicine. It also makes me a bit depressed. Better if you can take it in the morning instead of later at night. Works, but there is probably something with less side effects that works just as well. Usually given this for sinus infections, this is the first time for cystitis."

• Mom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2023

For Bladder Infection "I had passed a large kidney stone, which caused a UTI, and was started on Levaquin. After the first dose, I began having horrible nightmares and could only sleep in 30-minute increments throughout the night. While it alleviated the infection, the exhaustion from loss of sleep and the nightmares were awful."

• Mis...
• May 30, 2017

For Kidney Infections "750 mg for 7 days, home health and approx four days of hospitalization on Levaquin. Drug is given once a day via IV. I am severely itchy at this point, not much is helping. Some temporary quick fixes with Dr. Teal's body oil. Last dose tomorrow, I feel weak, tired, and have the occasional muscle spasms accompanied by a nasty rash all over my legs, arms, and stomach. It feels awful. I am ready to get off the meds tomorrow, and hopefully the sleep insomnia will subside along with the muscle spasms."

• mas...
• August 28, 2009

For Middle Ear Infections "I just finished a 10-day dose for a severe ear infection. After the second dose, I began to experience extreme anxiety attacks, sleepless nights, total confusion, and thought I was losing my mind. I have had Xanax prescribed to relieve the anxiety attacks, and I am hopeful that the attacks will stop now that I'm done with the Levaquin."

• Anonymous
• December 15, 2009

For Sinusitis "I started taking Levaquin about 12 hours ago. My muscles are very weak, I'm dizzy, restless, didn't sleep last night, and having a very hard time focusing. I'm sure this is a great drug if you need to go to these extremes, but it's a little much for me. I'm calling the doctor to get off of it this morning."

• Oak...
• March 13, 2009

For Sinusitis "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 2000 mg/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."

• Anonymous
• March 24, 2009

For Bronchitis "On my third day with Levaquin. Only problem that I am having is insomnia. Tired during the day, completely awake at night. Cough is pretty much gone. I feel great, just need to go to bed."

• Pat...
• February 14, 2016

For Bronchitis "I am 86 years old. I only took 2 doses of 750 mg over 2 days and was having calf pain, nervousness, and trouble sleeping."

• Anonymous
• December 18, 2009

For Bladder Infection "Caused horrific migraine, horrible vomiting, awful anxiety and depression, hallucinations, insomnia, and made my joints hurt really badly!"