Levaquin and yeast infection

LEVAQUIN SIDE EFFECTS - As I posted yesterday, after taking one Levaquin - 750 mg, I had hallucinations, sleeplessness, extremely severe headache, and now today I woke up with "thrush mouth/yeast infection" in my mouth - plus aching gums and teeth.

Please, FDA or drug company that makes this, read these boards. This is the TIP of the ICEBERG. Think of the thousands or millions who don't take time to report the side effects of this drug. It would not surprise me if suicides and death are not brought on from LEVAQUIN.

I am thankful I had the good sense to stop this drug after one dose or I might be dead. The hallucinations and headache were the most horrific of my life. I can't imagine what I would be like if I had taken all 7 pills.

I was put on a 5-day dose of Levaquin, and am on my 4th day. After the first dose, I started to get severe itching and pain in my vaginal area. I know it's a yeast infection because I had it once before. I have also had really bad insomnia for the past two days. Called my doc; she told me to continue the medicine and perscribed Diflucan and monistat 3-day. She also said to take Benadryl for itching, but I am feeling really tired already, and I think the Benadryl would just make it worse. I am very tempted to stop taking this med right now, but not sure if it's ok to do that. Has anyone else gotten a yeast infection from this? Thanks, and I hope everyone starts to feel better soon.

I was in the hospital when i was given levaquin along with a anti-fungal. I had a rare yeast infection in my blood along with a bad kidney infection. I had been hospitalized for about 3 days and they decided to give me a PIC line to give me medication as they were having a difficult time with the IV they were prepping me for this and my heart stopped i was clinically dead for 2 1/2 minutes they finally got my heart going again and the doctors told me they think i was having a rare reaction to the levaquin. Has anyone else experienced this? I am only 25 years old and have no heart problems. I am very weary of any medications and have lost confidence in doctors thank god i was in the hospital undergoing a procedure otherwise i would be dead my heart had completly stopped. Everyone should be weary of this medication

Was prescribed Levaquin 500 mg tablet for 10 days to treat strep throat. I had never taken it before. I have finished it two days ago and now have a severe yeast infection. I've never had one from antibiotics before and it is to the point that I can't sleep. Has anyone else had this as a side effect before????

I took a 10-day course of levaquin for a sinus infection starting 12/22/06 and ending 12/31/06. I am a 43-year old female, fairly healthy. I experienced the following side effects intermittently during that time: acid reflux, diarrhea, tremors in my hands, fast heart-beat and I had a period in the middle of my cycle (I take birth control pills). I am not sure if that last one is related to the levaquin, but it's never happened to me before. Has any other woman experienced that with this or another antibiotic? I've taken other antibiotics before and only experienced nausea when taking it on an empty stomach and occasionally a yeast infection.

I was prescribed Levaquin today for sinus infection. I took the first dose and within the hour had severe itching and pain on the underside of my wrist, and the onset of a yeast infection. Within 4 hours I have red itchy splotches all over my chest, back of neck, and lower back. I am discontinuing use immediately. Never again.

500 mg of levaquin here, taken it for 5 days now, so dizzy I can't sit here in my chair at work, yeast infection like you wouldn't believe, but my infection that I am taking this for is totally gone, my WBC was almost 20 when I started now it's down to 14.

I wouldn't dissuade someone from taking it, but be very aware of its effects.

During the 2000/2001 school year I became extremely ill from a pnuemonia type disease. It was my first year as a public school teacher and I was reluctant to miss any days. I tried self medicating myself and was not able to get over it. I sought relief from this from my family doctor. He examined me and prescribed the antibiotic levaquin. He described the drug as the "cadilac" of all antibiotics. I took the medication as prescribed. During this course of this medication I developed yeast infection in my mouth. My doctor prescribed the recommened medication for the yeast infection. Soon after the levaquin I began to experience severe ulcerated colitus including bleeding stools several times a day. I notified my doctor who emphatically denied that levaquin was in any way the cause of this. He advise me to seek treatment from a specialist. I was treated with such drugs as Asacol (12 capsules a day) and for a time predisone. These symptoms continued for the next two to three years. As a middle school teacher I experienced much stress from my duties as a new teacher and along with the daily rigor of the effects of the disease was unable to perform my teaching duties to the standards of expectation. In the spring of 2003 my teaching contract was not renewed. I have not been in the class room since. Additionally in the Spring of 2004 I switched medical plans and went under the care of a new specialist. He performed a colonoscopy outpatient and determined that I was free from the Colitus. Even though I am pronounced free from the disease the above circumstances have had a direct impact on my general health.

I went to an internist for nasal congestion and he put me on levaquin. I was previously in very good health. My life has become a nightmare since taking ten days of 500mgs. I was dizzy right away but I decided to be stick it out because the print out said that dizziness could be a side effect. The pharmacy print out failed to mention that it could cause excruciating pain in the joints in my whole body and especially my knees. This was three weeks ago and I can hardly walk. I was a substitue teacher before and I cannot go back to work. I can't sleep from the pain and can hardly get up stairs. I keep hearing cracking noises when I move my body. I forgot to mention that I developed a yeast infection, burning skin, crawling feeling all over. I took Diflucan to get rid of the yeast. I want to walk normally again. I've been off the medicine about three weeks and I am feeling worse.I am taking Advil to help but I am not sure it is. Does anyone know how long these symptoms last and what can be done. I am frightened.This medicine is poison!

June 7, 2004 I took Levaquin for a prostate infection. I started getting a sore throat with sores after four pills. I was treated for yeast infection with Nystatin. The doctor said that the Levaquin killed the good bacteria which lead to the yeast infection. It cleared my sore throat but now I have no taste or desire for food. I have lost 18 lbs in 2 weeks. I have neck and head pain which I was prescribed Methylprednisolone 4mg. Wed. June 30th is my last pill. I used to be healthy.

I am on Levaquin 500, day 12, first 5 days I had stomach gurgles, slight loose bowels, slight dizziness ,facial acne breakout and definite insomnia if taken after 2 pm...last 7 days have been fine. I am 50 years old and had infection after mastectomies. I run 2 miles a day, drink lots of water and am so glad to be rid of the infections. I will go to MD to make sure I don't have a silent yeast infection.

This is the first time I have ever taken levaquin. Never heard of it before this. I have always suffered with joint pain, back aches, and swollen joints. I have athritis. I am not even sure what the infection is, in my body. I had a swollen lymph gland in my groin area. Have been taking tests, and may have had a mild kidney infection. I have just found out I have diabetes too. The dr. put me on bextra for the joint pain, and levaquin for the infection. 500 mg for 10 days. I have had NO side affects that stand out. Actually, I feel much better. no joint pain, no nausea, no headaches and no tired feelings. I had all this before I started the levaquin. I did expreience one or two nights of not being able to sleep and feeling anxiety, but with everything else I am going thru.. I just took it as emotional stress. I have taken other antibiotics in the past that have given me a yeast infection.. but the levaquin has done well for me. I only have one left to take. I think allot of the side affects I have been reading are actually allergic reactions.. I was on prozac for 2 wks once, years ago and it put me in the hospital with all the stuff I am reading here. I hope you all get well and recover from whatever is making you sick.. Peace!

THRUSH IS POSSSIBLE SIDE EFFECT

Hello again,

As I stated before, I was diagnosed with Thrush; a fungal infection in my mouth. This is a direct result of all the antibiotics I have consumed over the past few months. I have been on levaquin, (both iv and tablets), Flagyl(Iv and tabs), Zitromax, Rosephin injections 7 straight days, amoxicillian, etc.

Thrush first reared its ugly head when I noticed my Coca Cola didn't taste right. Then next symptom was my tongue burned. I at first acredited this to hot peppers I had consumed the night before...LOL!

When the burning did not cease over night and I could not talk right, I investigated on the internet and found thrush. I do have it. White patches on my tongue. White patches in my mouth. This fungus can spread down your throat and cause major problems as you can well imagine. It can also cause a systematic yeast infection, which will spread through your bloodstream and could in fact KILL you if not treated. IF you suffer from a burning tongue, white patches, funny tasting foods, etc, after taking antibiotics of ANY kind, seek medical assistance. YOu need a prescription for Nystatin liquid to swish in mouth and swallow, you may also need an oral antifungal (possibly Difulcan), and you can also help your body by eating yogurt with active cultures (very important) and taking acidopholus tablets (check with your doctor before taking any over the counter medications or herbs. Herbs are natural but that does NOT mean they are safe. Arsenic is natural too!!!)

Gentleman: You are not immune to this infection. It is a yeast infection, related to the kind ladies get. And any of you that have ever been around a woman suffering from one KNOW how much agony they can be. YOu must seek assistance as well.

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Irma Fruci
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After realizing my doctor has absolutely no clue what is wrong with me (therefore how to help me), I began to do some research on the web for my symptoms.

I, too, have been on levaquin. I finished it just about a week ago. I was also on flagyl at the same time. Besides yet another yeast infection, I have noticed several disturbing side effects as well. I too was prescribed xanax for anxiety...but was this prescription for xanax prescribed to keep me "calm" during my hospital stay? Or was it to try to delay the reactions I may have, and indeed didmay actually currently be suffering with, in the end be due to Levaquin? I do not know. I do know I have been wired and wiped out....both witihin 15 minute time frames. I do know that I thoguth I was going through the "dt's" after stoping the Xanax...but was it the Levaquin that did this too me...I stopped both at the same time. I have an ear infection...two actually...lol...and a sinus infection and am now on Zithromax. How any infection could live in my body after being on practically every antibiotic known to mankind for the past two, three, months....is beyond me and my quacko doctors comprehension.

So now, the pneumonia is ebbiing..the ears and sinus are horrible....I have a broken tooth that hurts like hell...the joints of my lips are raw, my tongue is burning and I am still miserable. BUT...I will conqueor this too...with help from you.

Any suggestions?
Please write me directly at tellirma@hotmail.com Thank You.

I have severe allergies and was prescribed 30 days of Levaquin for chronic sinusitis. After months of ineffective treatments, this drug is a godsend. I have not had any terrible side effects. I did have night sweats early on, but I can't help but think it was my body fighting the infection since I tend to sweat a lot while breaking a fever. I did get a yeast infection, but that is a common occurance when you are taking antibiotics for a long period of time. Many people have asked what happened to amoxicillin and such? Frankly it's people like most of you who just stop taking their medicine without speaking to their doctors. Bacteria have become resistant to the older drugs which is why they have developed stronger ones which unfortunately have more side effects.

i was taken to emergency room and major probelem was a sever uti infection, was given 10 day dose of levaquin of 500mg. First day i took in am with full cup of water during day had upset stomach and then by nite started to feel maybe a yeast infection. 4 day have a sever rash on my private parts my urine is green with at times i see blood.
I also am in treatment for anemia called scullies anemia , also a sever yeast infection why would i be given an antobodic which has only made my private parts filled with rash to the point where i shpwer daily and can barely walk with its progress am wondering if they saw yeats infection why give again something to make worst. The worst part for me on a fixed income is the 110.00 price for 10 tablets and now i see with others comments i may also not be able to finsh taking.

I was on levaquin 500mg for 10 days, for pneumonia. I had other symptoms of an urinary infection, also yeast infection along with a bothersome 'crusty' nose..irritation at the same time. After a few days everything was 'cured' and I was delighted to say the least. I'm VERY grateful that I didn't suffer any of the side effects I've read about.

I am a 60 year old woman. I went to my doctor with a very bad cold and what I thought was the flu. He diagnosed me with serious sinusitis and bronchitis. He gave me antibiotic samples from his office: Levaquin and Augmentin. I was to take one Levaquin at noon each day along with the other which I've had in the past. I took one on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Now mind you I was having all kinds of weird feelings but I passed that off to the fact that I was dealing with a temperature of 103 degrees and up. On Friday morning I woke up without fever and still felt crazy as hell. I told my husband that this medicine is effecting me the same way a codeine pain med did a few years ago, and I recognized the symptoms! I was hallucinating, dreaming while awake, seeing people, hearing conversations, etc., when there were none. I also was quivering all through my insides constantly. I was light headed, slightly dizzy while trying to walk, and could not get any quality sleep. Could not concentrate propertly, etc. I called a pharmacist and was told that absolutely LEVAQUIN can cause all of those symptoms, to stop it now. I then called my doctor and his nurse agreed that I should stop the Levaquin, but told me to continue the Augmentin. Within a few hours I now have developed thrush (yeast infection in my mouth). So I have taken a Diflucan to help with that. My problem is now that I am pretty much over my illnesses, except for a runny nose and a lingering cough, BUT I am still dealing with mild brain (mental) altered condition, inner trembling (anxiety), etc. from the Levaquin. HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR 3 TABLETS OF THIS POISON TO BE OUT OF MY SYSTEM?? Thanks for anyone who can answer me or let me know of similar side effects they have experienced. Patti

I have been fighting a infection in my toncil for two months. the doctor put me on zithromax twice with no results. I finally went to a specialist who put me on ten days of Levaquin. Wow ! This is the first time in months i did not have a sore throat. My toncilitis cleared up. Thank god because my doctor said my toncils had to come out if i didn't get better. I experienced no sleep problems or stomach disorders. The only problem i think i am having is a small yeast infection. I will make an appointment with my Obgyn soon. Some meds work better than others. It all depends on whats right for you!!!!!!!!!!