Post Marketing Reports April 2004

Avelox

Fri, 18 Apr 2003 05:09:51 -0400 by Guest, #1854
insomnia, heartburn, lip swelling,shortness of breath, overall ill feeling, strange uncomfortable leg sensations, irritability,intermittent bladder/ pelvic pain, facial edema
 

Levaquin

Bela - Wed, 28 Apr 2004 21:45:23 -0400 - #1937

stroke risk?
I live with an 89 year old lady who was prescribed a 3 day dose of levaquin for a minor urinary tract infection. After taking the first dose she was incredibly lethargic, ate little, etc. The second day she started shaking all over and stopped talking altogether. She also stopped walking, and she's been in a wheelchair since. We found out that sometime that week she had a stroke too.

Is it possible that the stroke was related to the levaquin? Everyone I know over 80 who's taken the medicine has had very bad reactions. Then again, I only know people over 80 who've taken it... But I'm wondering why doctors keep prescribing it, especially to people who are not very able to describe what's happening to their bodies
newbieonhere - Mon, 19 Apr 2004 22:20:46 -0400 - #1877

Levaquin Delayed Shooting Muscle Pains and Nightmares
I had taken Levaquin before but hadn't noticed any problems. Then at the end of September 2003 to the beginning of October 2003, I took 500mg of Levaquin for 10 days for bronchitis. 2 weeks after I finished the prescription, I experienced joint pains and shooting/stabbing muscle pains and muscle burning, all of which jumped around and went off and on. This was for a few days. Then I had nightmares where I would wake up screaming, praying, and hitting the bed. The frequency of the nightmares is diminishing. December 2003 I was hospitalized with chest pains, had EKG, stress test, and cardiac catheterization, but nothing was found. Also since about January 2004, I have had mouth and tongue sores that come and go and move from place to place. Since about the same month, I have had week long throat pain that feels like it's in my vocal cords, but it also comes and goes and varies in intensity throughout the days that I have it. Has anyone else experienced any of these things?
 

Levaquin

Tue, 27 Apr 2004 12:52:00 -0400 by Guest, #5396

Was prescribed Levaquin for UTI. 8th day, knee swelling and severe pain in tendons in back of knees, had to stay off my feet. If it weren't for the computer, I wouldn't have known that tendonitis was one of the adverse reactions to this medication. I stopped medication immediately. 1 wk later tendons in hands very painful. I'm glad I found this web site. By reading people's experiences, it helped me cope with the pain and gave me hope that this will eventually disappear. I seem to be more fortunate then some, its 5 wks since I stopped medication and knees seem to be alot better, only hurt if I stand or walk too long. Left hand is the problem, still very painful, have to stop and rest it often. Sometimes I am lulled into a false sense of security and think everything is back to normal, then pain returns. Pharmacy, doctors have been no help, very evasive. Filed a report with Drug Co. In the meantime, I will have to REST and drink plenty of water and hope this will all disappear eventually. Good luck to all who are suffering. I have prayed more often.


Wed, 7 Apr 2004 13:30:36 -0400 by Guest, #5104

I was perscribed Levaquin for post STD and urinary infection. Aroudn teh fourth day, I noticed I was really dizzya nd had heart palpitations. I was able to let my body to takes its time and get rid oft he UTI on its own fortunately.
If you have trouble with digestion, I suggest trying accidolphilus pills or something to replenish the intestines with healthy bacteria, that solved a lot of the common gas problems.


newbieonhere - Mon, 19 Apr 2004 22:20:46 -0400 - #1877

Levaquin Delayed Shooting Muscle Pains and Nightmares
I had taken Levaquin before but hadn't noticed any problems. Then at the end of September 2003 to the beginning of October 2003, I took 500mg of Levaquin for 10 days for bronchitis. 2 weeks after I finished the prescription, I experienced joint pains and shooting/stabbing muscle pains and muscle burning, all of which jumped around and went off and on. This was for a few days. Then I had nightmares where I would wake up screaming, praying, and hitting the bed. The frequency of the nightmares is diminishing. December 2003 I was hospitalized with chest pains, had EKG, stress test, and cardiac catheterization, but nothing was found. Also since about January 2004, I have had mouth and tongue sores that come and go and move from place to place. Since about the same month, I have had week long throat pain that feels like it's in my vocal cords, but it also comes and goes and varies in intensity throughout the days that I have it. Has anyone else experienced any of these things?


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Fri, 18 Apr 2003 05:09:51 -0400 by Guest, #1854

insomnia, heartburn, lip swelling,shortness of breath, overall ill feeling, strange uncomfortable leg sensations, irritability,intermittent bladder/ pelvic pain, facial edema