Chrislynn
02-13-2004, 09:09 PM
I met with the ENT today and saw my sinus CT scan and was told I had mild sinusitis on my left ethmoid sinus and the right side is what is bothering me!! Hmmm... I personally think the doctor was an idiot, he was very young and has not been practicing too long. First, they lost my chart, then the doctor handed me my x-rays as I was leaving, (I said, "oh I get them?" and he goes "oh, I thought you brought them in")... duh!!! :rolleyes: SCARY! Another thing that I found odd was that he did not even examine me. This was a f/u visit because I saw the PA 2 weeks ago. But you would think he would have looked in my ears or nose or something being that this is the first time I actually saw the doctor. I am NOT going back there!
Anyway he prescribed prednisone which I am NOT taking. I told him that but he just cut the dose in half but I am still NOT taking it. He also prescribed Levaquin and after doing some research which I always do before filling a script, I am absolutely horrified about the bad things I read about this drug Levaquin. Has any one here used this drug and experienced any horrible side effects?
I am about to just go to an allergist and tell him the dx and ask him what he thinks. I should be on shots again anyway and maybe the allergist will suggest a less offensive antibiotic?
I don't know, I'm so confused. I want to feel better but after reading all the terrible side effects caused by Levaquin I have decided not fill my script.
And the fact that I do not have serious sinus disease or an infection, why should I be on such a powerful drug? I just realized too that Levaquin is related to Cipro (in the fluoroquinolone) family which made me violently ill 10 years ago, severe nausea and violent vomitting. I also had that one my chart that I was allergic to it!
Any input would be greatly appreciated. :)
Anyway he prescribed prednisone which I am NOT taking. I told him that but he just cut the dose in half but I am still NOT taking it. He also prescribed Levaquin and after doing some research which I always do before filling a script, I am absolutely horrified about the bad things I read about this drug Levaquin. Has any one here used this drug and experienced any horrible side effects?
I am about to just go to an allergist and tell him the dx and ask him what he thinks. I should be on shots again anyway and maybe the allergist will suggest a less offensive antibiotic?
I don't know, I'm so confused. I want to feel better but after reading all the terrible side effects caused by Levaquin I have decided not fill my script.
And the fact that I do not have serious sinus disease or an infection, why should I be on such a powerful drug? I just realized too that Levaquin is related to Cipro (in the fluoroquinolone) family which made me violently ill 10 years ago, severe nausea and violent vomitting. I also had that one my chart that I was allergic to it!
Any input would be greatly appreciated. :)
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PinkBanana
02-13-2004, 10:40 PM
I have been on it for pneumonia for 15 days..it was horrible.
It just ran me empty. I was tired and depressed and sickish the entire time I took it.
A thumbs down for Levaquin!
It just ran me empty. I was tired and depressed and sickish the entire time I took it.
A thumbs down for Levaquin!
reader1
02-14-2004, 07:45 AM
I met with the ENT today and saw my sinus CT scan and was told I had mild sinusitis on my left ethmoid sinus and the right side is what is bothering me!! Hmmm... I personally think the doctor was an idiot, he was very young and has not been practicing too long. First, they lost my chart, then the doctor handed me my x-rays as I was leaving, (I said, "oh I get them?" and he goes "oh, I thought you brought them in")... duh!!! :rolleyes: SCARY! Another thing that I found odd was that he did not even examine me. This was a f/u visit because I saw the PA 2 weeks ago. But you would think he would have looked in my ears or nose or something being that this is the first time I actually saw the doctor. I am NOT going back there!
Anyway he prescribed prednisone which I am NOT taking. I told him that but he just cut the dose in half but I am still NOT taking it. He also prescribed Levaquin and after doing some research which I always do before filling a script, I am absolutely horrified about the bad things I read about this drug Levaquin. Has any one here used this drug and experienced any horrible side effects?
I am about to just go to an allergist and tell him the dx and ask him what he thinks. I should be on shots again anyway and maybe the allergist will suggest a less offensive antibiotic?
I don't know, I'm so confused. I want to feel better but after reading all the terrible side effects caused by Levaquin I have decided not fill my script.
And the fact that I do not have serious sinus disease or an infection, why should I be on such a powerful drug? I just realized too that Levaquin is related to Cipro (in the fluoroquinolone) family which made me violently ill 10 years ago, severe nausea and violent vomitting. I also had that one my chart that I was allergic to it!
Any input would be greatly appreciated. :)
I LOVE Levaquin. It is very effective against sinusitis. However, if you had a previous reaction to Cipro you need to call the doctor's office and tell the nurse and ask for a different antibiotic. I do not have any side effects when I take it. Remember, nearly EVERY drug has serious side effects associated with it. Instead of prednisone, are you taking an inhaled nasal steroid? If not, ask for a couple of samples and use one of those for a couple of weeks. (It takes a few days for them to take full effect).
Anyway he prescribed prednisone which I am NOT taking. I told him that but he just cut the dose in half but I am still NOT taking it. He also prescribed Levaquin and after doing some research which I always do before filling a script, I am absolutely horrified about the bad things I read about this drug Levaquin. Has any one here used this drug and experienced any horrible side effects?
I am about to just go to an allergist and tell him the dx and ask him what he thinks. I should be on shots again anyway and maybe the allergist will suggest a less offensive antibiotic?
I don't know, I'm so confused. I want to feel better but after reading all the terrible side effects caused by Levaquin I have decided not fill my script.
And the fact that I do not have serious sinus disease or an infection, why should I be on such a powerful drug? I just realized too that Levaquin is related to Cipro (in the fluoroquinolone) family which made me violently ill 10 years ago, severe nausea and violent vomitting. I also had that one my chart that I was allergic to it!
Any input would be greatly appreciated. :)
I LOVE Levaquin. It is very effective against sinusitis. However, if you had a previous reaction to Cipro you need to call the doctor's office and tell the nurse and ask for a different antibiotic. I do not have any side effects when I take it. Remember, nearly EVERY drug has serious side effects associated with it. Instead of prednisone, are you taking an inhaled nasal steroid? If not, ask for a couple of samples and use one of those for a couple of weeks. (It takes a few days for them to take full effect).
Chrislynn
02-14-2004, 01:06 PM
No, the nasal spray I am taking is not a steriod at all. It is an antihistamine. I do not like steroids in any form and do not want any part of them.
Interesting that you say you love Levaquin. I have read so much bad stuff about it. But since I had a bad reaction to Cipro, I will have to have a different one.
Thanks for responding.
Interesting that you say you love Levaquin. I have read so much bad stuff about it. But since I had a bad reaction to Cipro, I will have to have a different one.
Thanks for responding.
becky1954
02-14-2004, 03:09 PM
i have taken levaquin two different times.it never bothered me but a co-worker says she gets real nauseous and she aches all over when she takes it.same thing for her mother she said.but i like it.
chigs489
02-14-2004, 08:53 PM
If your doctor found bacteria in your sinuses, you can't mess around. You have to get rid of it quickly.
Prednisone is an important componant. Without it, the antibiotic will not be able to penetrate the sinus cavities and clear the infection. Prednisone reduces the swelling, and will make you feel MUCH better -trust me.
Yes, it has side-effects, and that is why you should only go on it for a few days.
I had no problems with Prednisone, nor did I have any reaction to Levaquin. And I'm a guy that gets big-time side effects from drugs. If it says I might get a headache, I get a migraine for 3 hours.
I had worse side-effects from Mucinex and Nasacort than I did from Levaquin.
Prednisone is an important componant. Without it, the antibiotic will not be able to penetrate the sinus cavities and clear the infection. Prednisone reduces the swelling, and will make you feel MUCH better -trust me.
Yes, it has side-effects, and that is why you should only go on it for a few days.
I had no problems with Prednisone, nor did I have any reaction to Levaquin. And I'm a guy that gets big-time side effects from drugs. If it says I might get a headache, I get a migraine for 3 hours.
I had worse side-effects from Mucinex and Nasacort than I did from Levaquin.
becky1954
02-14-2004, 08:57 PM
i did the prednisone for 6 days and it did absolutely nothing for my swelling.that is unusual b/c it usually does the trick.but 3 different kinds of antibiotics haven't done anything either.