Levaquin and Anxiety - Anxiety Message Board

osmonxp · 03-04-2006, 07:38 AM

Has anybody experienced anxiety/panic attacks after taking antibiotics, Levaquin in particular? I was put on Levaquin because of a sinus infection and know I have this anxiety problems that I don’t know how to deal with; palpitations, sweaty hand, tremor just to mention a few symptoms.

hry33 · 03-04-2006, 12:39 PM

I suspect the sinus infection made you more panicky, a nettipot or similar can wash out the sinuses, warm salt water goes in thru one nostril and eventually comes out thru the other, also called sinus irrigation

you could ask a pharmacist whether panic attacks are on his side effects list for the med, another possibility is a panic attack from an allergic reaction to the med

steph2000 · 03-06-2006, 10:51 AM

I just took Avelox, which is similar to Levaquin, and had the same thing happen. It is on the side effects listing and I did a search and lots of others have the same experience.

Sorry you had to deal with this, but sometimes I feel like I'm the only one.

osmonxp · 03-06-2006, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by steph2000

Sorry you had to deal with this, but sometimes I feel like I'm the only one.

No, you are not alone, hopefully we will get over this soon.

PJ59 · 03-09-2006, 10:52 AM

Hi, My drs claim that I have an anxiety problem now. I never had one previously. I had a 30 day course of Levaquin & Entex PSE over 4 months ago for head infection & my anxiety is continuing to get worsen to the point where I can't sleep & am about to start medication for it.