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

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Never had a reaction like this. Been on Levofloxacin for about 1 week, today, about 20 min after waking up, I got an instant headache that was so severe, it felt like I had an Anurism that was throbbing and gonna burst. sweat POURING down my face, shaking horribly, couldnt speak to say what was wrong, overwhelming nausha, NO RELIEF from headache. Went to hosp by ambulance. Took 2 hours and 3 doses ... Show Full Comment

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Never had a reaction like this. Been on Levofloxacin for about 1 week, today, about 20 min after waking up, I got an instant headache that was so severe, it felt like I had an Anurism that was throbbing and gonna burst. sweat POURING down my face, shaking horribly, couldnt speak to say what was wrong, overwhelming nausha, NO RELIEF from headache. Went to hosp by ambulance. Took 2 hours and 3 doses of drugs to stop headache and it's still just barely lingering enough to scare me to death.
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Reviewer: 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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After the 2nd day, I had bad pain (that got worse)on my let side under my breast, plus a nasty skin rash all over my back, side and shoulders. Both got worse. I stopped taking and told my Doctor - I was given 850 mg of amoxicillin instead. We'll see how this works. It's been 4 days since my last of Levofloxacin and my left side is better (left tendon) but the skin rash is still there but w ... Show Full Comment

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After the 2nd day, I had bad pain (that got worse)on my let side under my breast, plus a nasty skin rash all over my back, side and shoulders. Both got worse. I stopped taking and told my Doctor - I was given 850 mg of amoxicillin instead. We'll see how this works. It's been 4 days since my last of Levofloxacin and my left side is better (left tendon) but the skin rash is still there but with less itchiness. I'll never take this again!!!
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Reviewer: eflbft, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Had severe bronchitis for 6 weeks, was put on levaquin and levofloxacin within that time period. after taking the last pill of the 2nd dose, 4 weeks later I still have severe pain and stiffness in my ankles,and feet, back of knees are painful when I try to lower myself like kneeling or sitting on floor and calves hurt,my right knee hurts, horrible in the morning or if I do any exercise, also const ... Show Full Comment

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Had severe bronchitis for 6 weeks, was put on levaquin and levofloxacin within that time period. after taking the last pill of the 2nd dose, 4 weeks later I still have severe pain and stiffness in my ankles,and feet, back of knees are painful when I try to lower myself like kneeling or sitting on floor and calves hurt,my right knee hurts, horrible in the morning or if I do any exercise, also constipated, and extremely exhausted all the time it seems..I will never ever take this medicine again.
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Reviewer: NatureLover, 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I experienced strong overall body weakness and some muscle/tendon pain after the first dose, but it seemed to be working against the bronchitis, so I did take a second dose. After the second dose, the tendon pain was severe enough that it hurt to drive (press brake pedal), walk up or down stairs, etc. When I read the informational packet, it warned against taking this med if you have ever had te ... Show Full Comment

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I experienced strong overall body weakness and some muscle/tendon pain after the first dose, but it seemed to be working against the bronchitis, so I did take a second dose. After the second dose, the tendon pain was severe enough that it hurt to drive (press brake pedal), walk up or down stairs, etc. When I read the informational packet, it warned against taking this med if you have ever had tendon damage/tears. I had had a muscle tear before, but didn't know I had actually had a tendon tear or I wouldn't have taken this due to the contraindication. The tendon pain I suffered from the two doses lasted for about 6 months. I would NEVER recommend this drug to anyone. It took a VERY long time for me to heal from the aftereffects of this drug.
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Reviewer: 25-34 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Was prescribed 10 days of this for chest infection/bronchitis. Day 7 of taking this drug and I'm having the worst neck and shoulder pain ever. It feels like someone is choking me. Severe throat and ear pain, dizziness and forgetfulness. I'm not taking the other 3 pills, they're going in the TRASH!

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Was prescribed 10 days of this for chest infection/bronchitis. Day 7 of taking this drug and I'm having the worst neck and shoulder pain ever. It feels like someone is choking me. Severe throat and ear pain, dizziness and forgetfulness. I'm not taking the other 3 pills, they're going in the TRASH!
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