Summary
Name: Jane
Email: jcarter206@aol.com
State or Country of residence: Georgia USA
Sex: Female
Age: 47
Quinolone taken: Levaquin
Reason for the Quinolone: Respiratory infection
Was a safer antibiotic tried first? : No
How long did you take the Quinolone for? :
How long ago did you take the Quinolone?: February, 2005
How much have you recovered as of now?: 90%
How often do you relapse or cycle?: Every other day
Does your doctor agree the Quinolone is the cause of your problems?: Yes
Do you have a history of seizures or neurological problems?: No
Please list anything your doctor did that helped in your
recovery: Continue to take Klonopin (small dose) along with inderal
10mg twice a day which I was taking before my encounter with Levaquin
What has helped you in your recovery?: Family support,
patience with myself( which is sometimes hard)workind in my garden as I feel
able. Total withdrawal from caffeine. Drink lots of water and milk
Jane's Story
| I was prescribed Levaquin for a severe
respiratory infection the last week in February 2005. I began taking it and had some racing of the heart but thought it might be due to my MVP condition. After 5 days on it my anxiety level was so high I called my dr. and asked if I could discontinue due to nervousness and he said O.K. On the sixth day after taking my last dose, I suffered a seizure at around 12 am. I could feel my legs going numb and called to my husband for help. That was the last I remembered until I awoke to the paramedics. MRI and CAT scan ruled out any abnormalities in the brain but after a two day visit in the hospital, I was released with no additional meds prescribed. My local doctor referred me to an Emory Seizure specialist. After a long interrogation and and EEG they finally concluded that they did not have an answer for the seizure. I still cannot drive alone and endured severe panic attacks and hot flashes. I still have a high anxiety level but most days now I am functioning at a normal level. I am so glad to have found this web site. I didn't realize the number of victims from this class of drugs. |
Last Updated 8/21/05