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Levaquin (Levofloxacin) - Side Effect Reports to FDA

 
 



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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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



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

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