“This is my 4th antibiotic for a sinus infection. It sounds like your doctor thinks your constant infections is really just one infection that hasn't cleared up. On day 5 and the only side effects are insomnia, slight abdominal pain and nausea. Must have been a miracle because even though yeah I had diarrhea and didn’t have as much energy I still had a great time. I did not have any pain around eyes/nose at this point. Pain. But then got sick again and sinusitis came back. The Levaquin stopped the infection in 3 days. I switched doctors in November, and came down with an infection just after making my first appointment. “Took for sinus infection in 2009. “PLEASE DON'T TAKE LEVAQUIN or any other fluoroquinolone. *Update, I ended up having to cut the pills in half per doc ok. I just used this medication for sinus infection last week. Copyright © Vitals Consumer Services LLC I now have to just hope I improve.” So, your doctor could have recommended a prolonged antibiotic course. These recommendations apply to patients with creatinine clearance ≥ 50 mL/minute. Had to stop working because of pain. Still have mental and Gastro problems. Levaquin For Sinus Infection Dosage. Select one or more newsletters to continue. “DO NOT USE THIS DRUG!!! Taking Lyrica and NSAIDs... doesn't help much. Drink plenty of water. Symptoms of a sinus infection may include headache, facial pressure, and severe nasal congestion. “I used this medicine for over 20 years for chronic sinusitis. In fact, I'm on day 6, and not only do I have pain in my teeth, ears, and throat still, but now it's traveled throughout my entire head! Have a CT scan on Monday.” I had none of the side effects but slight joint pain. Levaquin cleared up a nasty sinus infection for me that no other antibiotic could touch. “Earlier this week I was prescribed levofloxacin for sinus infection. Drink plenty of water and juice.” I have take Levaquin for Pneumonia, kidney infections, sinus infections. Very fatigued and weak. Available for Android and iOS devices. A nasal steroid spray is also beneficial as well as oral steroids. Diagnosing Sinus Infections. “I'm SUPER sensitive to medications. I have taken this medication for years and knock on wood, so far, no problems.” The malaise I feel is horrible! I did get a slight tendonitis from my Levaquin experience, but I was on it for 3 weeks, twice as long as normal, and it cleared up for me. The FDA put out a black box warning against this drug in July 2016. I took one pill. After 6 pills my calf muscles began to cramp. This has been my third levaquin experience. Antibiotics Might Lower Effectiveness of Birth Control Pill Ok to take 10mg prednisone with the levaquin (levofloxacin) for today not daily. “This drug was awful for me. … I started to read the pamphlet that came with the medicine - only because I was not aware of any incident that may have lead to this injuries - I was shocked & immediately stopped the medicine & informed my doctor that I have done so. Collapsed with stomach pain. The corrisone shot wont help with the swelling in that area though? Keep in mind everyone is different. I was warned about the black box by my doctor but, I don't even know if that matters at this point. Finally able to get the Levaquin last night and feel so much better after only one dose. All on left-side. !” Dr. says ibuprofen 600mg a day.. Well its been all downhill from there. The usual dose of LEVAQUIN ® Tablets is 250 mg, 500 mg, or 750 mg administered orally every 24 hours, as indicated by infection and described in Table 1. Now I am on Levaquin 500mg 1x/day for 10 days. If I take Levaquin for 10 days, I am well. Do foods high in magnesium help or does it have to be pill form?----Joshua Comments: A major part of it is magnesium depletion, yes. “I am 62 years old and chronically on warfarin the doctor prescribed Tavaloxx 750 in Feb 2018 together with other medication to cure my sinus infection.