Levofloxacin and Weakness: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Mis...
• May 30, 2017

Levofloxacin 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."

• Jul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 9, 2019

For Kidney Infections "I was in the hospital for 4 days with a bacterial kidney infection. I was miserable the whole time. Received IV antibiotics, which I've forgotten the names, however, when I was sent home, it was with a prescription of Levoquin 750 mg for 10 days. I've never had such side effects as with this drug. I could not take the last 2 pills because I felt like it was making a hole in my stomach. My side effects included severe insomnia, constant nausea, sensitivity to light, weakness, fingertips started hurting, and drinking anything, including water, tasted terrible. I've heard about tendon damage, but I hope I don't develop anything else. It has been over a week since I stopped taking these, and I am still weak (no energy), and the nausea doesn't go away. I'm scared to take any antibiotic at this point."

• Tin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 22, 2017

Levofloxacin for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "Was given Levaquin for lingering lung bronchial condition. After 7 days, I was feeling 10x worse. At first, I thought I had the flu. Headache, fever, achy all over, no energy, just weak. Then my shoulder joints started hurting so bad I could cry. On a pain score of 1-10, I was at a 15, and I've had 4 kids and rods in my back. I contacted the doctor who told me to stop taking this medication. That it is known for pain in joints. Well, I'm 2 weeks out. Still in pain all the way down both arms. Sleeping on a heating pad and taking pain medication. My original complaint seems minor compared to this. Doctor says 4-6 weeks to get it out of your system. I am miserable. Can't lift my arms."

• Anonymous
• December 15, 2009

Levofloxacin 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."

• Ech...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2016

For Sinusitis "After reading all the reviews, I was not sure about taking this drug and upset my doctor gave it to me. He stated, stop reading the reviews, everyone is different, but these are long-term side effects because of the drug. So I tried the first pill, and within 10 minutes, it declogged my nose, but I still had pressure in my head, and then I was weak and couldn't sleep at night. I felt like I was going to stop breathing, and my muscles feel sore, and so I decided to call him and ask for a different drug. I will not take another dose after reading what this drug has done to so many people, the fact it's even out there is scary. I hope I don't develop any long-term effects because of one pill I took yesterday. I start Ceftin today for my lung and sinus infection."

• Den...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 6, 2021

For Sinusitis "After taking it for 2 days, I had a horrible anxiety attack and muscle pain and weakness. After 5 days, it hasn't helped my sinus infection at all, and I discussed alternatives with my doctor today. Unfortunately, due to penicillin allergy and stomach problems, it's my only option. Hopefully, after taking the full 10-course, I'll feel better."

• Nea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 16, 2020

For Pneumonia "Do not take this drug, levofloxacin! 'Horrible.' I will never take this drug again. I'm calling my doctor first thing in the morning. I was taking this for pneumonia. I feel weak, I can't even attend to my kids' needs. I can't wait for this drug to be out of my system."

• Grr...
• November 17, 2015

For Bladder Infection "Well, I picked bladder, but the reason I am on it is for diverticulitis. I was given this medication while in the hospital. Two doses before sleep. After the first dose, the next day, I told them I felt like I had the flu. All my joints hurt badly. I had no idea why. Started pill form and had crazy nightmares. The next day, my left knee started hurting a lot. Lots of stumbling and weakness and just feeling lost in the head. Angry too. The next day, both knees started hurting about noon and continued to get worse to where I could hardly walk. The next day, my knees feel weird inside, but no pain until about noon. Hard to bend knees, can't get up. It got worse and worse. Today, I went to the doctor for my follow-up and told her about my knees. She felt them through my pants and said they feel okay but hurt so bad."

• Jos...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 25, 2019

Levofloxacin for Bronchitis "I am disabled with severe neuropathies because of Levaquin. I do have severe nightmares. I have to deal with anxiety. I have pain all over my body, with neck spasms, and my muscles are weak."

• gol...
• February 4, 2009

Levofloxacin for Bronchitis "I used the drug for 5 days, and it cleared the infection, but I now feel weak, do not have a great appetite, but the vivid dreams are gone."

• Fro...
• June 6, 2018

For Kidney Infections "Only took for a couple of days. I had severe headaches, weakness all over my body, couldn’t sleep or eat, rapid heartbeat... got changed to Ceftin, which worked with no side effects."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 2, 2022

For Pneumonia "Very bad, muscle weakness, tiredness... sick feelings, difficulty walking, and bad coordination. Would never recommend for anyone to use."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 2, 2022

For Pneumonia "Very bad, muscle weakness, tiredness... sick feelings, difficulty walking, and bad coordination. Would never recommend for anyone to use."