Reviewer: SLWARD, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG!I was being treated for sinus inf and chest cough.I took 15 days worth and still sick BUT have taken it 12 other times in the last decade for diverticulitis and sinus with no side effects.This drug has been black boxed by FDA for a reason.After stopping the drug, 5 days later I felt achy like the worse flu ever, my knees are so inflammed I cannot get up and down from the toi ... Show Full Comment

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DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG!I was being treated for sinus inf and chest cough.I took 15 days worth and still sick BUT have taken it 12 other times in the last decade for diverticulitis and sinus with no side effects.This drug has been black boxed by FDA for a reason.After stopping the drug, 5 days later I felt achy like the worse flu ever, my knees are so inflammed I cannot get up and down from the toilet or even try stairs. I cannot lift my left arm past my chin as both arms have extreme tightness,neck muscle is so tight it is causing pain in my head, my wrists are swollen and both thumbs ache with movement,ALL injuries I have had in the past(broken wrist, broken ankle,lower back surgery)are severely affected.I have seen my reg dr and another in the same clinic and they don't buy it that it could be Levaquin EVEN after showin them the Black Box WARNING by FDA AND the literatiue I was given with the drug....top warning is...."is associated with an increased risk of tendinitis or tendon rupture in all ages. The risk is further incr in older patients usually over 60 years of age, in patients taking coricosteroid drugs...." Further the leaflet states that nonsteroidal anti-inflam drugs (NSAIDS such as ibuprofen and naproxen may interact with this drug" I hobble in to the dr with all these new symptoms and equiped with the FDA warning, my pharmacy leaflet and tons of pages from blogs and medical sites that stes this horrible side affect.As I predicted, any interaction of this condiion and Levaquin was dismissed. I had blood tests and xrays of my wrists and knees.By email I was told I do have inflammation as shown in my ESR and CRP blood test results and some arthritis in my knees. I was then referred to a rheumatologist and cannot see him for 2 wks.I now have to live like this.I did get a presc Naproxen 500mg for the inflammation... the very drug you are not supposed to take!The leaflet says to call and report the effect to FDA 1-800-FDA PLEASE CALL THEM EVERYONE!
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Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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Chronic lung condition called MAC. Leviquin ALWAYS clears up nasty infection that includes bloody sputum and bad cough. Take a 10 day treatment every 3 months or so due to recurring infection. Dr. wants me to try taking AZithromycin 600mg 3 days a week for extended period after infection has cleared. Not pleased to be taking this much antibiotic but will try for a month.

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Chronic lung condition called MAC. Leviquin ALWAYS clears up nasty infection that includes bloody sputum and bad cough. Take a 10 day treatment every 3 months or so due to recurring infection. Dr. wants me to try taking AZithromycin 600mg 3 days a week for extended period after infection has cleared. Not pleased to be taking this much antibiotic but will try for a month.
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Reviewer: anneinrichmondva, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I was given this medicine to take to help clear up a persistant sinus/ear infection. Unfortunately I have to agree with most of the other reviewers...this drug is horrible! I am still recovering from rotator cuff surgery; this medicine has caused intense pain and soreness in my shoulder, caused my sciatic nerve to act up and just made me feel like I have the flu 24/7. I feel like I have acute arth ... Show Full Comment

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I was given this medicine to take to help clear up a persistant sinus/ear infection. Unfortunately I have to agree with most of the other reviewers...this drug is horrible! I am still recovering from rotator cuff surgery; this medicine has caused intense pain and soreness in my shoulder, caused my sciatic nerve to act up and just made me feel like I have the flu 24/7. I feel like I have acute arthritis.I can't hardly walk, have had to put therapy on hold until I can see my orthopaedic doctor...he is not going to be happy! If you have another option for an antibiotic I strongly urge you to take it.
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Reviewer: noturavglady, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I had to take Levaquin caplets for 7 days after a fibroid procedure. After the 7 days I developed severe cramping in the back of my calves, thigh and gluteous areas. I also developed a severe case of diarrhea and constant bowl movement. Went to ER and found out I had C.Diff (short for Clostridium Difficile). The ER doctor tells me Levaquin will cause C.Diff which is highly contagious and infectiou ... Show Full Comment

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I had to take Levaquin caplets for 7 days after a fibroid procedure. After the 7 days I developed severe cramping in the back of my calves, thigh and gluteous areas. I also developed a severe case of diarrhea and constant bowl movement. Went to ER and found out I had C.Diff (short for Clostridium Difficile). The ER doctor tells me Levaquin will cause C.Diff which is highly contagious and infectious and attacks the intestinal system. I was then given another antibiotic -Flagyl to cure my problem. This drug carries too many side effects or risk and will never take it again!!!
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Reviewer: Jen, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I took this for a uti and strep throat.... The second day I started having severe neck and back pain and could barely stay awake so I stopped taking it but now I have severe shoulder pain and back pain!! This drug is horrible!!

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I took this for a uti and strep throat.... The second day I started having severe neck and back pain and could barely stay awake so I stopped taking it but now I have severe shoulder pain and back pain!! This drug is horrible!!
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