I was prescribed Leva Pak (Levaquin) for a bad sinus infection last week and I have gotten some very serious side effects that include extreme muscle weakness in my hands, arms, legs, pain in my hip, lower back, feet, especially the bottoms, wrists, and generally all over. I also have bad stomach cramps. I had insomnia while taking the drug but that seems to have gone away, I hope.
I searched the web and found that these same side effects have been experienced by many many people and they don't seem to go away. There doesn't seem to be any relief from these symptoms and many people have experienced even worse effects. I honestly feel like I am 80 years old and find any kind of movement very painful.
I plan on calling my Dr tomorrow but from what I read there just doesn't seem to be anything that can be done. I understand that everyone reacts to drugs differently but there are so many serious problems with so many people that this seems to be one drug that needs to be recalled. I am desperately hoping the effects lessen over time but so far each day they haven't
Please be careful with this antibiotic if it is prescribed for you or any member of your family. My Dr. did not give me any warnings and although I did read the warnings I received with the drug from the drugstore, it said to continue taking it until it is finished, and most of the symptoms didn't start until after I finished with the five days treatment.
Nancy
I searched the web and found that these same side effects have been experienced by many many people and they don't seem to go away. There doesn't seem to be any relief from these symptoms and many people have experienced even worse effects. I honestly feel like I am 80 years old and find any kind of movement very painful.
I plan on calling my Dr tomorrow but from what I read there just doesn't seem to be anything that can be done. I understand that everyone reacts to drugs differently but there are so many serious problems with so many people that this seems to be one drug that needs to be recalled. I am desperately hoping the effects lessen over time but so far each day they haven't
Please be careful with this antibiotic if it is prescribed for you or any member of your family. My Dr. did not give me any warnings and although I did read the warnings I received with the drug from the drugstore, it said to continue taking it until it is finished, and most of the symptoms didn't start until after I finished with the five days treatment.
Nancy