Reviewer: Karen, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Was prescribed for bacterial bronchitis/pneumonia. Was very hopeful that this would do the trick since the zpack didn't help. Was advised to take at bedtime, not good. I was so hyped up that I didn't sleep at all, the whole night. The second pill (prescribed 10pills/10days 500mg each) caused major ill effects. Had excessive insomnia, major perspiration, swollen feet and tremendous muscle pain ... Show Full Comment

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Was prescribed for bacterial bronchitis/pneumonia. Was very hopeful that this would do the trick since the zpack didn't help. Was advised to take at bedtime, not good. I was so hyped up that I didn't sleep at all, the whole night. The second pill (prescribed 10pills/10days 500mg each) caused major ill effects. Had excessive insomnia, major perspiration, swollen feet and tremendous muscle pain; in arms, back and worst in my wrist of my right hand. I was shaken, I called my dr., she advised me to stop the drug immediately and she called in cefdinir (600mg). Hopefully, this will clear this nasty bug out of my system. This is not a good drug, all of the reviews on this drug are negative with all the same side effects. It really should not be taken by anyone but if it works and kills bad stuff I guess they will keep it on the market. I almost took this the third day because I wanted to be well for my daughters graduation. I am glad I stopped taking this awful drug.
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Reviewer: justme, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Jeez, took my first dose a few hours ago, can't breath, pounding heavy chest, muscle pain off the charts. Will call Doc. No thanks to this med.!!! Will not be taking a second dose.

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Jeez, took my first dose a few hours ago, can't breath, pounding heavy chest, muscle pain off the charts. Will call Doc. No thanks to this med.!!! Will not be taking a second dose.
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Reviewer: corimari, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Struggling through a respiratory sickness for 12 days, I visited my Dr. to make sure I did not have strep, pneumonia, or something else. Received a prescrip. for Levofloxacin 500mg one/day for 10 days. After two nights of bad sleeping, I stopped the drug. The next day I felt like I had been in a car accident, and the day after that I am still moving at the pace of a turtle--in much aching disco ... Show Full Comment

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Struggling through a respiratory sickness for 12 days, I visited my Dr. to make sure I did not have strep, pneumonia, or something else. Received a prescrip. for Levofloxacin 500mg one/day for 10 days. After two nights of bad sleeping, I stopped the drug. The next day I felt like I had been in a car accident, and the day after that I am still moving at the pace of a turtle--in much aching discomfort in neck, knees, upper arms, hip. I DO NOT recommend this drug. If you need an antibiotic, ask for something else. Side effects: Insomnia both nights after taking drug. Third and fourth days (drug not taken those days) had bad neck stiffness, arthritis in my knees was badly aggravated. Appetite greatly suppressed. Constipation.
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Reviewer: ARG!, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Help my cough but like other reviews I am super sore everywhere. Especially my joints. My left knee is killing me!! Tried giving my husband a back rub last night and my fingers instantly cramped up... this sucks...

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Help my cough but like other reviews I am super sore everywhere. Especially my joints. My left knee is killing me!! Tried giving my husband a back rub last night and my fingers instantly cramped up... this sucks...
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I took levofloxacin 500 for 10 days. I think it did clear up my illness, however, approx 2 wks later, I began to have muscle, tendon pains in my legs with swelling around both knees. The pain comes and goes and moves from one area to another. Sometimes both legs at the same time. This has been going on now for 2 months. Wish I have never taken the drug.

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I took levofloxacin 500 for 10 days. I think it did clear up my illness, however, approx 2 wks later, I began to have muscle, tendon pains in my legs with swelling around both knees. The pain comes and goes and moves from one area to another. Sometimes both legs at the same time. This has been going on now for 2 months. Wish I have never taken the drug.
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