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

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ON THE 9th day of 17 day dose of levaquin,I performed some mild pushups for my back and it felt great. In the middle of the night woke with severe pain in left shoulder and upper arm same in right but less severe. Used ice Motrin,rested arms(unable to wash hair,even pull up my pants without screaming in agony. After a few days returned to primary MR to be released back to work from respiratory iss ... Show Full Comment

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ON THE 9th day of 17 day dose of levaquin,I performed some mild pushups for my back and it felt great. In the middle of the night woke with severe pain in left shoulder and upper arm same in right but less severe. Used ice Motrin,rested arms(unable to wash hair,even pull up my pants without screaming in agony. After a few days returned to primary MR to be released back to work from respiratory issues. Explained that I injured shoulders during exercise and would be seeing surgeon next week. In preparation for appt.I looked up levaquin for spelling, all this info popped up. Having MRI tomorrow if not a rupture in shoulder,what kind of MD do I go see. I am certain my shoulder and now my knee pain is related to levaquin. Any advice .
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Reviewer: rondot, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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After taking this medication for several days, I started noticing a lot of pain in my joints, especially my shoulders & arms. I was lethargic & hurt all over. I couldn't eat because I felt nauseous & it felt as if I couldn't swallow anything. I stopped taking the medication after 6 days and 5 days later I am still in severe pain with my left shoulder and arm. This medication ... Show Full Comment

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After taking this medication for several days, I started noticing a lot of pain in my joints, especially my shoulders & arms. I was lethargic & hurt all over. I couldn't eat because I felt nauseous & it felt as if I couldn't swallow anything. I stopped taking the medication after 6 days and 5 days later I am still in severe pain with my left shoulder and arm. This medication should be off the market especially for older folks. I will never take it again and am extremely upset with my Dr. for giving it to me.
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Reviewer: lady j, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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IIt did not stope the Bronchitis, It gave me severe tendinitis in both knees. I also broke out with shingles 4 days after taking the Medication.. Perople beware of this medication if you are older.

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IIt did not stope the Bronchitis, It gave me severe tendinitis in both knees. I also broke out with shingles 4 days after taking the Medication.. Perople beware of this medication if you are older.
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