Levaquin

[alanpvegas]

Hi everyone...has anyone ever been on Levaquin (it's in the same class of antibiotics as Cipro)?  I was on it for 5 days of my 10 when I started getting some wrist pain and they took me off it.  I didn't even know it causes tendon damage.  

Just wondering if anyone else had those side effects???

I think my mom was on it (IV) but didn't have any side effects.  All I can say is if they want to put you on it, ask for something else unless there is no choice!  Thanks!

[crecco]

Alan,
  I have also been on Levaquin a few times with no problems. Though most normally when I need an antibiotic, I recieve the Z Pack. (or V pack, what ever it is)
  I have never had a problem with any antibiotic other than Flagyl.
      Chris

[gma718]

I was on Levaquin for pneumonia....I developed such leg pain and ended up in the ER..had to stop it...it really can cause some joint pain...I cannot take it either...Gia

[momofsandj]

I had levaquin for three separate infections at the same time -- had no problems other than complete and utter exhaustion -- hope you all feel better
Jeanne

[crybaby1961]

I was on levaquin a couple years ago, it made me very sick to my stomach and gave me some joint pain.  I didn't realize until after I took it that it can damage tendons and I read it can also cause hernias.  I would never take it again.  That's just my opinion, I would also ask for something else.