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Posted by hiker53 (Member # 6046) on :

Just wondering if you have tried levaquin and how you responded to it. Am considering it to try and get rid of my myoclonus (muscle jerks).

What dosage and how long were you on it? Thanks.
Hiker53

Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :

Levaquin was my miracle drug! I didn't have muscle jerks .... but it did clear up a lot of cognitive and GI issues.

I took one per day ... I think it may have been 500 mg.??? Can't remember. I was on it for 12 weeks, then switched to Rifampin.

Posted by Melanie Reber (Member # 3707) on :

Hey Hiker,

I too made great progress with IV levaquin. I was on it approx. 4 months. Sorry, this was awhile ago, so I can't remember the dose.

Good luck,
Melanie

Posted by djf2005 (Member # 11449) on :

500 mg and yes, its an awesome drug.

i made impressive gains on it.

its a relatively new drug so whatever bacteria it is

we are fighting hasnt had as long to build resistance to it, it is very effective.

some believe its so toxic it will kill you. im alive [Smile]

best of health to you

derek

Posted by savebabe (Member # 9847) on :

I have been on levaquin for one month and it has caused one heck of a herx.

I did not anticipate such a reaction to this drug considering I never tested positive for bart, but I guess it is hitting something.

Posted by hiker53 (Member # 6046) on :

Thanks for the info. Hiker53

Posted by madge (Member # 13704) on :

husband on levaquin for 1 mts so far no bad sides..goes to Dr this week..does anyone think he should be or anything along with the levaquin or just alone for now..also on samanto at nite...still very week and bad head an eye pain...he in so good and still hopeful...any thoughts madge

Posted by webmeg (Member # 13647) on :

Sorry for the basic question, but are you all taking Levaquin to fight Lyme or another TBD?

Thanks.

Posted by madge (Member # 13704) on :

He is taking it for bart...and maybe other tbi..has not been retested lately to see if there are any others..does it make a difference?

Posted by Gypsy Girl (Member # 11072) on :

hiker53 - yes! try it you'll like it! it really helps me with the myclonus. I was plesantly suprised!! I stopped for a few days (a different story) and the myclonus came right back the next day it started up. So I'm still on Levaquin and have no idea how long it will take to rid the myclonus.
Hope it works well for you too!