Summary
Name: Kiknbac
Email: kikinbac11@aol.com
State or Country of residence: USA
Sex: Female
Age: 33
Quinolone taken: Levaquin
Reason for the Quinolone: MRSA
Was a safer antibiotic tried first? : No
How long did you take the Quinolone for? :
How long ago did you take the Quinolone?: 1 Month
How much have you recovered as of now?: 70%
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: Nothing
What has helped you in your recovery?: Nothing
Kiknbac's Story
| I was given Levaquin 500 mg 14 days for a staph
infection. The first day I began throwing up and was told by my Dr to
continue the med. I of course had to leave that day. I have worked the same job for 6 yrs and all of a sudden I couldn't remember what I was doing or how to it. I lost my appetite. I also lost 7 lbs. I had incredible pain in my joints and muscles. I was a 33 yr old in in good shape I run and workout on regular basis. I have a difficult time now with running a mile I can't workout for long. My wrists and ankles seem to be affected the worst I can no longer stand for long periods at a time or grip things. I suffered depression and had really scary vivid dreams. It was the scariest time of my life and the whole time the Dr said to keep taking it. I don't think I will ever be the same again. I will never trust anything I take again. If you have been prescribed this drug DO NOT TAKE it As I said I will never be the same again. I don't wish this on anyone. |
Last Updated 8/20/05