This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Levaquin (Levofloxacin) and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (1177)
Death (43)
Life Threatening Events (13)
Disability (91)
Reports by Reaction Type
Tendon Rupture (345),
Rotator Cuff Syndrome (289),
Tendonitis (286),
Arthralgia (136),
Tendon Disorder (106),
Depression (90),
Tenosynovitis (85),
Pain in Extremity (78),
Pain (76),
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (69),
Plantar Fasciitis (64),
Dizziness (60)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Levaquin (Levofloxacin). For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Levaquin side effects in 62 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: 62 year old female, weighing 59.0 kg (129.7 pounds)
Reactions: Tendon Pain
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levaquin
Possible Levaquin side effects in 66 year old
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: 66 year old
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Fosamax
Dosage: unk
Levaquin
Dosage: unk
Lisinopril
Dosage: unk
Morphine Sulfate
Dosage: unk
Pravachol
Dosage: unk
Vancomycin HCL
Dosage: unk
Possible Levaquin side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: female, weighing 60.8 kg (133.7 pounds)
Reactions: Tendon Disorder, Tenosynovitis Stenosans, Rotator Cuff Syndrome, Depression, Tendonitis, Joint Injury
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bronchitis
Start date: 2005-12-01
End date: 2008-06-24
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Animal Bite
Start date: 2005-12-01
End date: 2008-06-24
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Sinusitis
Start date: 2005-12-01
End date: 2008-06-24
Possible Levaquin side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: female, weighing 84.4 kg (185.6 pounds)
Reactions: Hypersensitivity, Drug Ineffective, Pain in Extremity, Intentional Drug Misuse, Gastric Disorder, Eating Disorder, Abdominal Pain Upper, Anxiety, Panic Attack, Insomnia, Oedema, Colitis, Gait Disturbance, Tendonitis, Muscle Spasms
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Antibiotics
Indication: Bronchitis
Start date: 2012-01-01
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bronchitis
Start date: 2012-04-17
End date: 2012-04-19
Remicade
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Levaquin side effects in 64 year old male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient: 64 year old male, weighing 86.2 kg (189.6 pounds)
Reactions: Muscle Twitching, Tremor
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levaquin
Dosage: one qd
Indication: Sinusitis Bacterial
Start date: 2012-01-07
End date: 2012-07-11
Levaquin
Dosage: one qd
Indication: Acute Sinusitis
Start date: 2012-01-07
End date: 2012-07-11
Possible Levaquin side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient: female, weighing 48.5 kg (106.8 pounds)
Reactions: Thrombosis, Musculoskeletal Pain, Clostridium Difficile Colitis, Intentional Drug Misuse, Blood Calcium Decreased, Malaise, Arthralgia, Weight Fluctuation, Tendonitis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Wheezing
Start date: 2008-01-01
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Asthma
Start date: 2008-01-01
Levofloxacin
Indication: Asthma
Start date: 2012-03-12
End date: 2012-03-17
Levofloxacin
Indication: Gastric Disorder
Start date: 2012-03-12
End date: 2012-03-17
Levofloxacin
Indication: Respiratory Tract Congestion
Start date: 2011-03-01
Levofloxacin
Start date: 2012-03-12
End date: 2012-03-17
Levofloxacin
Indication: Abdominal Pain
Start date: 2012-03-12
End date: 2012-03-17
Levofloxacin
Start date: 2011-03-01
Levofloxacin
Start date: 2011-03-01
Levofloxacin
Start date: 2011-03-01
Levofloxacin
Indication: Colitis
Start date: 2011-03-01
Levofloxacin
Indication: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Start date: 2011-03-01
Levofloxacin
Start date: 2012-03-12
End date: 2012-03-17
Levofloxacin
Start date: 2012-03-12
End date: 2012-03-17
Other drugs received by patient: Arimidex; Lisinopril; Theophylline; Prednisolone; Vitamin D; Xopenex; Coumadin; Prednisolone; Fluticasone Propionate; Vitamin D; Magnesium; Potassium; Vicodin; Albuterol; Atrovent; Furosemide; Solu-Medrol; Caduet; Ambien; Nexium; Coumadin; Vitamin D
Possible Levaquin side effects in 29 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient: 29 year old female
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ciprofloxacin
Dosage: unk
Codeine Sulfate
Dosage: unk
Doxycycline HCL
Dosage: unk
Eryc
Dosage: unk
Levaquin
Dosage: unk
Possible Levaquin side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient: male
Reactions: Rotator Cuff Syndrome, Trigger Finger
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2005-01-01
End date: 2007-12-31
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Diverticulitis
Possible Levaquin side effects in female
Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient: female
Reactions: Ligament Rupture, Back Pain, Pain in Extremity, Tendon Rupture, Pain, Fatigue, Neck Pain, Arthralgia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ciprofloxacin HCL
Indication: Bacterial Infection
Ciprofloxacin HCL
Indication: Urinary Tract Infection
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bronchitis
Start date: 2007-08-01
Methylprednisolone
Indication: Bronchitis
Start date: 2007-02-01
Prednisone TAB
Indication: Bronchitis
Possible Levaquin side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient: female
Reactions: Rotator Cuff Syndrome, Tenosynovitis, Trigger Finger
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levaquin
Possible Levaquin side effects in 79 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: 79 year old female
Reactions: Abdominal Pain, Agitation, Pruritus, Restless Legs Syndrome, Orthostatic Hypotension, Disorientation, Pharyngeal Oedema, Dyspepsia, Palpitations, Feeling of Body Temperature Change, Muscle Spasms, Blood Pressure Increased, Nightmare, Nausea, Hypotension, Blood Creatine Increased, Tremor, Anxiety, Heart Rate Decreased, Arthralgia, Diarrhoea
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cardura
Dosage: unk
Cartia XT
Dosage: unk
Celebrex
Dosage: unk
Ciprofloxacin HCL
Dosage: unk
Cymbalta
Dosage: unk
Diltiazem
Dosage: unk
Diovan
Dosage: unk
Fentanyl
Dosage: unk
Levaquin
Macrobid
Dosage: unk
Micardis
Dosage: unk
Mirtazapine
Dosage: unk
Naproxen Sodium
Dosage: unk
Norvasc
Dosage: unk
Paxil
Dosage: unk
Prozac
Dosage: unk
Tekturna
Dosage: unk
Tiazac
Dosage: unk
Toprol-XL
Vasotec
Dosage: unk
Wellbutrin XL
Dosage: unk
Zoloft
Dosage: unk
Other drugs received by patient: Effexor XR; Protonix
Possible Levaquin side effects in male
Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: male
Reactions: Myalgia, Drug Effect Decreased, Drug Ineffective, Arthralgia, Bone Pain, Rotator Cuff Syndrome, Tendonitis
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Sinusitis
Start date: 2004-01-01
End date: 2006-12-31
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Infection
Start date: 2004-01-01
End date: 2006-12-31
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pneumonitis
Start date: 2004-01-01
End date: 2006-12-31
Prednisone TAB
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Levaquin side effects in 36 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: 36 year old female, weighing 81.6 kg (179.6 pounds)
Reactions: Arthralgia, Tendon Disorder, Pain, Gait Disturbance, Influenza
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levaquin
Possible Levaquin side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: male
Reactions: Ligament Rupture, Back Pain, Tendon Rupture, Joint Injury
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: HIV Test
Start date: 2005-11-01
Prednisone TAB
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Asthma
Possible Levaquin side effects in 81 year old male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: 81 year old male, weighing 68.0 kg (149.7 pounds)
Reactions: Tendon Rupture
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levaquin
Possible Levaquin side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: female, weighing 48.5 kg (106.8 pounds)
Reactions: Thrombosis, Musculoskeletal Pain, Clostridium Difficile Colitis, Intentional Drug Misuse, Blood Calcium Decreased, Malaise, Arthralgia, Weight Fluctuation, Tendonitis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Wheezing
Start date: 2008-01-01
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Asthma
Start date: 2008-01-01
Levofloxacin
Indication: Gastric Disorder
Start date: 2011-03-01
Levofloxacin
Start date: 2011-03-01
Levofloxacin
Indication: Respiratory Tract Congestion
Start date: 2011-03-01
Levofloxacin
Start date: 2011-03-01
Levofloxacin
Indication: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Start date: 2012-03-12
End date: 2012-03-17
Levofloxacin
Start date: 2012-03-12
End date: 2012-03-17
Levofloxacin
Indication: Colitis
Start date: 2011-03-01
Levofloxacin
Start date: 2012-03-12
End date: 2012-03-17
Levofloxacin
Indication: Asthma
Start date: 2011-03-01
Levofloxacin
Start date: 2012-03-12
End date: 2012-03-17
Levofloxacin
Indication: Abdominal Pain
Start date: 2012-03-12
End date: 2012-03-17
Levofloxacin
Start date: 2012-03-12
End date: 2012-03-17
Other drugs received by patient: Arimidex; Ambien; Nexium; Solu-Medrol; Lisinopril; Caduet; Prednisolone; Coumadin; Vitamin D; Fluticasone Propionate; Potassium; Albuterol; Coumadin; Theophylline; Atrovent; Vitamin D; Vicodin; Prednisolone; Magnesium; Vitamin D; Xopenex; Furosemide
Possible Levaquin side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-20
Patient: female, weighing 53.1 kg (116.8 pounds)
Reactions: Anxiety, Myasthenia Gravis, Pain, Fear, Respiratory Distress, Panic Disorder, Drug Prescribing Error, Discomfort
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bronchitis
Start date: 2011-04-15
Prednisone TAB
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Asthma
Other drugs received by patient: Pyridostigmine Bromide; Fluticasone Propionate; Proventil HFA Inhalant
Possible Levaquin side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-20
Patient: male
Reactions: Respiratory Disorder, Pruritus, Tendon Rupture, Rash, Tenosynovitis, Gastric Disorder, Flushing, Arthralgia, Tendon Disorder, Rotator Cuff Syndrome, Unevaluable Event, Depression, Tendonitis, Ligament Sprain
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ciprofloxacin HCL
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Sinusitis
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Urinary Tract Infection
Start date: 2008-02-01
Levaquin
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Sinusitis
Start date: 2008-02-01
Possible Levaquin side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-20
Patient: female
Reactions: Tendon Injury, Arthralgia, Abasia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levaquin
Possible Levaquin side effects in male
Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2012-08-20
Patient: male
Reactions: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Diarrhoea, Rotator Cuff Syndrome, Suicide Attempt, Major Depression, Panic Disorder, Suicidal Ideation
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Colace
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Kidney Infection
Start date: 2006-01-01
End date: 2006-01-01
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Urinary Tract Infection
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pharyngitis Streptococcal
Start date: 2006-01-01
End date: 2006-01-01
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bronchitis
Start date: 2006-01-01
End date: 2006-01-01
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Possible Levaquin side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-17
Patient: male
Reactions: Tendon Injury, Tendon Rupture, Tendon Disorder, Tenosynovitis, Joint Injury, Plantar Fasciitis
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Incision Site Infection
Start date: 2007-01-01
End date: 2007-01-01
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Sinusitis
Start date: 2007-01-01
End date: 2007-01-01
Other drugs received by patient: Atenolol; Lansoprazole
Possible Levaquin side effects in female
Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2012-08-17
Patient: female, weighing 108.9 kg (239.5 pounds)
Reactions: Nerve Injury, Muscle Atrophy, Tinnitus, Diplopia, Fatigue, Neuropathy Peripheral, Musculoskeletal Disorder, Hypoxia, Rotator Cuff Syndrome, Angioedema, Vomiting, Nausea, Muscular Weakness, Cognitive Disorder, Venous Insufficiency, Tenosynovitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Anxiety, Dehydration, Insomnia, Tendon Disorder, Disturbance in Attention, Vision Blurred, Memory Impairment
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levaquin
Dosage: 500 mg, once per day, po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Viral Infection
Start date: 2010-07-17
End date: 2010-07-23
Levaquin
Dosage: 500 mg, once per day, po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Lung Infection
Start date: 2010-07-17
End date: 2010-07-23
Other drugs received by patient: Klonopin; Metformin HCL; Fluticasone Propionate; Actos; Lamictal; Prednisolone; Zocor; Mirapex
Possible Levaquin side effects in female
Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2012-08-17
Patient: female
Reactions: Tendon Rupture, Tendon Disorder, Rotator Cuff Syndrome
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2008-02-25
End date: 2008-03-01
Possible Levaquin side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-17
Patient: female
Reactions: Tendon Rupture, Rotator Cuff Syndrome, Tendonitis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Vulval Abscess
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2003-01-01
End date: 2003-01-01
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Staphylococcal Infection
Start date: 2003-01-01
End date: 2003-01-01
Levaquin
Dosage: 150 ml
Levaquin
Dosage: 150 ml
Levaquin
Dosage: 150 ml
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Sepsis
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2003-01-01
End date: 2003-01-01
Other drugs received by patient: Lisinopril; Glyburide; Carvedilol; Fluticasone Propionate; Vitamins NOS; Crestor; Levemir; Pravachol; Victoza; Metformin HCL; Albuterol; Hydrochlorothiazide; Humalog
Possible Levaquin side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-17
Patient: female
Reactions: Arthropathy, Tendon Rupture
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2006-01-01
End date: 2006-01-01
Levaquin
Possible Levaquin side effects in 55 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-17
Patient: 55 year old female, weighing 57.0 kg (125.4 pounds)
Reactions: Palpitations, Urinary Tract Infection, Sinusitis
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levaquin
Sprycel
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia
Start date: 2011-07-01
Possible Levaquin side effects in 82 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-17
Patient: 82 year old female
Reactions: Pneumonia
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Albumin
Dosage: unk
Start date: 2010-01-01
Lasix
Dosage: unk
Start date: 2010-01-01
Levaquin
Dosage: unk
Start date: 2008-01-01
Procrit
Dosage: 20000 iu, one time dose
Indication: Anaemia
Start date: 2010-05-22
End date: 2010-05-22
Possible Levaquin side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-17
Patient: male
Reactions: Tendon Rupture, Trigger Finger, Tendonitis
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pneumonia
Start date: 2007-11-03
End date: 2007-11-07
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pulmonary Oedema
Start date: 2007-11-03
End date: 2007-11-07
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Prednisone TAB
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Other drugs received by patient: Zocor
Possible Levaquin side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-16
Patient: male, weighing 74.8 kg (164.6 pounds)
Reactions: Incontinence, Neuropathy Peripheral, Urinary Incontinence, Paralysis, Cystitis
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Urinary Tract Infection
Start date: 2011-10-03
End date: 2011-10-01
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-10-03
End date: 2011-10-01
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Cystitis
Start date: 2011-01-01
End date: 2011-01-01
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-01-01
End date: 2011-01-01
Other drugs received by patient: Ibuprofen; Doxycycline HCL
Possible Levaquin side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-16
Patient:
Reactions: Fatigue, Hypokinesia, Pain in Extremity, Arthralgia, Neck Pain, Nodule, Tendonitis
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levaquin
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