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Topic: I.V. Levaquin

Kelly5907
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I just finished 12 weeks of IV Zithromax and my Dr. just switched me to IV Levaquin for 12 weeks.. I was just wondering if anyone has experience with IV Levaquin... I have taken oral levaquin in the past before I got sick and had no problems.. but my concern is taking it through the IV.. Thanks

Kelly

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Lymetoo
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Is this for bartonella?

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Kelly5907
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yes.. it will be for bartonella.. what do you think good or bad?

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Lymetoo
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I would just be aware of all the side effects so you can stop the med if problems arise.

I had trouble last week with oral Levaquin. It was making my nerves flare [painful!]

Levaquin can cause nerve damage. Just be aware of that. Many can tolerate the drug very well.

I would think it would really get at the bart!

www.drugdigest.com

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CatWoman
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How are you dosing the IV levaquin? Twice daily?

How long did your doc say you have to stay on it?

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Kelly5907
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Thanks.. I will be doing 500mg 1x daily.. I believe its for 12 weeks.. I just finished 12 weeks of Zithromax.. It helped alot.. So hopefully the levaquin will finish the job

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CatWoman
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Kelly that's awesome you're seeing improvement. The once daily dosing sounds easier than orals.

I really hope the levaquin helps you.

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djf2005
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im on 500 mg oral levaquin, its what has helped give me the little bump i needed towards healing.

anyway, its 6 weeks in and my knees are hurting bad.
this med is most notorious for causing tendon damage, so look out for tendon pain.

im actually about to take a week off, then get back on it.

it has been a crucial med for me, so its worth any possible side effects imo.

every abx has a laundry list of possible side effects. its up to you to decide if you are sick enough to roll the dice.

good luck, this should help u a lot.

ps- do u have any pos testing for bart?
if so, through which lab?

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Melanie Reber
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Hi Kelly,

I did IV Levaquin for many months. It was a great med for me and really helped knock out symptoms that I thought would never go away.

Hoping you see wonderful results too!
Melanie

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Kelly5907
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Thanks everyone... I will be careful with the tendon side effects... Iam looking foward to starting the levaquin... I have heard great things about it killing the bartonella... Ill be keeping my fingers crossed..

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