Levaquin

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does anyone here have any experience with taking Levaquin?

lovemyrunner

Haven't taken it myself, but I'm a nurse and I give it to others regularly.  Do you have any specific questions?

[Deleted User]

I think we've decided to try a different antibiotic, but thank you!!

eilis1228

I took it, and it's a pain in the butt. Super effective, but it wrecks your body in the process. 

Blue & White

@cocobellaf ALL THE PROBIOTICS.  C. diff is a bitch.  And it is my duty to advocate for probiotics constantly.

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I decided I wasn't comfortable taking it, so I'm waiting to hear what else they'll rx.  already tried Biaxin XL, and MY GOD.  I thought I wasn't going to live through the night!

@Blue & White - I have a probiotic, but I am taking one capsule a day (as per the bottle).  I got it at Wal-Mart. 

reginaphalange1

You're kind of a hypochondriac, yes?

Ollie08

reginaphalange1 said:

You're kind of a hypochondriac, yes?

You're kind of a troll, yes? First post is here? Of all places?

[Deleted User]

@reginaphalange1 Who are you? It's probably not a good idea to put your name as well as your SO's full name on here.

reginaphalange1

No, I'm not a troll. It's an antibiotic, not heroin. It's not that serious.

[Deleted User]

@reginaphalange1 -It doesn't matter if you think it's serious or not, what you said was rude. 

reginaphalange1

hy·po·chon·dri·ac

ˌhīpəˈkändrēˌak/

noun

1. 1.

   a person who is abnormally anxious about their health.

I'd say my assessment is pretty spot on. 

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thanks for your concern, regina!  unfortunately, my body reacts negatively to many medications and I've been through several that I can not tolerate in the past few weeks.  as I am my only health advocate, I do research any medications before ingesting them.  personally, I think most people are not nearly as questioning and informed about medications and their health as they should be.  I feel no need to defend my actions or health concerns any further.  if I am a hypochondriac, well then, so be it!

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reginaphalange1

I wouldn't say I'm concerned but you're welcome. 

I do appreciate your hypochondriac camel. 

Sakalicious

Coco, I had a reaction to Biaxin as well.  Lots and lots of hives!

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@Sakalicious - no hives, but I thought my stomach was going to be absolutely ripped from my body.  I was sick for over 36 hours after the first dose (it was an extended-release pill).  I have NEVER been that sick from an antibiotic!  I am on the Augmentin now, and I was up all night sick again but it's not as bad as the Biaxin.  I'm on it for 3-6 weeks so I hope it settles down a little bit.  popping those probiotics and waiting on them to work their magic!  I was allergic to penicillins as a child (rashes) but we decided to try it and see what happened.  so far, no rash but I've only had one dose.