Reviewer: TMG7000, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I have been treated with this drug 3 times in the last 5 years due to antibiotic resistant chronic sinus infections. Each time, it has quickly alleviated my infection and the only side effect has been insomnia. If I took the drug earlier in the day, it would probably help me sleep better. I have had no issues with neuropathy, and don't even have diarrhea with the drug. I'm on it again ... Show Full Comment

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I have been treated with this drug 3 times in the last 5 years due to antibiotic resistant chronic sinus infections. Each time, it has quickly alleviated my infection and the only side effect has been insomnia. If I took the drug earlier in the day, it would probably help me sleep better. I have had no issues with neuropathy, and don't even have diarrhea with the drug. I'm on it again this week and after 1 dose, I feel better than I have in weeks.
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Reviewer: xsgaga, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I have been on Levaquin several times for bouts of asthmatic bronchitis. Until this past round of antibiotics, I have never had a problem with Levaquin and have always obtained good results. This time however, after finishing a 7 day 750 mg regimen, I have experienced some of the worst joint pain ever imaginable. My knees are so swollen that I have a hard time walking. My ankles, toes, elbows and ... Show Full Comment

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I have been on Levaquin several times for bouts of asthmatic bronchitis. Until this past round of antibiotics, I have never had a problem with Levaquin and have always obtained good results. This time however, after finishing a 7 day 750 mg regimen, I have experienced some of the worst joint pain ever imaginable. My knees are so swollen that I have a hard time walking. My ankles, toes, elbows and back also are painful. Sleep is difficult yet I am tired all the time. I was prescribed the Levaquin in conjunction with both IV and oral prednisone which I have since learned can compound the reactions. Although I pray that this pain goes away before I have to return to work, I don't think it will. Every day seems a little worse with an occasional reprieve some days for a few hours. Most days though, it is difficult to just walk across the room.
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Reviewer: Sherrylr, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Recently hospitalized for diverticulitis. First started on IV of Flagyl. No issues. However, just about as soon as the IV Levaquin was started I was having issues. Itching, burning and the hand the IV was in started turning blue. Soon my eyes started hurting and the itching spread. Told the nurses I thought I was having a reaction but they just brushed it off. When I could no longer take the i ... Show Full Comment

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Recently hospitalized for diverticulitis. First started on IV of Flagyl. No issues. However, just about as soon as the IV Levaquin was started I was having issues. Itching, burning and the hand the IV was in started turning blue. Soon my eyes started hurting and the itching spread. Told the nurses I thought I was having a reaction but they just brushed it off. When I could no longer take the itching and my bp shot up to 200/102 they agreed and called the Dr. After some Benadryl and Levaquin stopped I felt better. Now I am having lingering balance issues. I have taken this drug in the past but did not know about the lingering side effects. I have widespread tendon problems but never knew why. Maybe this is the answer that I had been looking for. And the tinnitus is crazy!
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I was giving this for 10 days. for bronchitis. in my second day i have blisters in mouth an inside lips an tounge. My face has little blisters all over an arms leg back shoulder an cant sleep.I WILL NEVER TAKE THIS DRUG AGAIN SO PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM IT

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I was giving this for 10 days. for bronchitis. in my second day i have blisters in mouth an inside lips an tounge. My face has little blisters all over an arms leg back shoulder an cant sleep.I WILL NEVER TAKE THIS DRUG AGAIN SO PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM IT
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Reviewer: Diana, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I was prescribed this medication for a sinus infection. My options are limited because of allergies to antibiotics. I was suppose to start taking it today but after reading so many of these reviews, I'm not touching that thing no matter how much I paid for it. I'm going to ask for a different antibiotic. I am so sorry so many of you have suffered so much because of it. Thank you for sharin ... Show Full Comment

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I was prescribed this medication for a sinus infection. My options are limited because of allergies to antibiotics. I was suppose to start taking it today but after reading so many of these reviews, I'm not touching that thing no matter how much I paid for it. I'm going to ask for a different antibiotic. I am so sorry so many of you have suffered so much because of it. Thank you for sharing your experiences. You may have just saved me from those very same experiences.
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