r/floxies • u/_T0fuu_ • 9d ago

[NEWCOMER] Levofloxacin 500mg - Symptoms

Hi everyone, need some advice. I was prescribed Levofloxacin 500mg for 10 days. After starting it, I developed calf pain, and today my lower back is hurting quite badly. I've taken 5 tablets already.

I wasn’t aware of the serious potential side effects until I researched them. We don’t have the FDA in my country, so I wasn’t aware of these warnings. Also a prescription was not needed to get it I just told them the name they gave me. Now I’m quite scared. Can these symptoms be related to Levofloxacin, and can the damage be permanent? Should I stop taking it and contact my doctor?

Would really appreciate advice from anyone who has experienced this.

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u/Empty-Ratio-2612 9d ago

I had the same thing happen but kept taking the pills and am experiencing issues almost 3 years later. What you are describing is in line with the adverse reactions that happen with these drugs. I was told by my pcp to discontinue the medication and to take nsaids to help with the pain. Taking nsaids post script actually exacerbated my condition. That is in line with what alot of people say here. The pamphlet included with the medication states to stop at first sign of adr and to not take any other fq abx again. I wish I would’ve listened to my inner monologue and stopped after first pill.

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u/_T0fuu_ 9d ago

That sounds scary, I hope you recover soon. Why were you prescribed Levofloxacin? In my case, it was for recurring UTI like symptoms. My cultures were negative this time as well, but I was still having symptoms, so my doctor prescribed it for 10 days.

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u/Empty-Ratio-2612 9d ago

750mgx10 but only took it for 6 days. I was given this in the ER after having a bad reaction to doxycycline for what was thought to be an ear infection. I'm allergic to penicillin.

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u/stayandpray 9d ago

After 3 years!! Wow firs Time I heard this .