Martha Evans replied: "Call your doctor and talk to your pharmacist. Levaquin is a strong antibiotic and has recently been alerted to medical personnel to be on the alert for tendon rupture. It also has several other serious side effects including increased risk for seizure. The thing you described of suddenly waking up and breathing deeply may be associated with abnormal brain activity due to the Central Nervous System irritation from the Levaquin. Also, some people have an abnormal hereditary heart condition that is associated with prolonged QT syndrome. It can also sometimes cause a decrease in urination or complete cessation of urination. The drug hand books indicate that it should be stopped immediately if you have any shortness of breath. It is also been assiciated with the side-effect of peripheral neuropathy, which may be associated with the numbness you are having in your legs. Here is a list of some know side-effects of the fluoroquinolones (Levaquin being in that family of antibiotics): SEIZURES, dizziness, drowsiness, headaceh, insomnia, acute psychoses, agitation, confusion, hallucinations, increased intracranial pressure, tremors. arrythmias (abnormal heart rhythm), hyperglycemia, photosensitivity, hypoglycemia, peripheral neuropathy Call your doctor and your pharmacist and it sounds like you may need to get a different medication for your UTI. You may want to cut out as many carbohydrates as possible, if you are getting frequent UTIs. Sometimes, a low carb/ low sugar diet can help prevent these. There is also a drug for cystitis that you can take OTC called CYSTEX, but check with your doctor, since it sounds like your UTI may be more complicated. CYSTEX acts by forming formaldehyde when it reaches the bladder and the formaldehyde kills the germs. It also has some salicilates in it which helps with the pain, so it shouldn't be taken with asprin. It can be purchased at a local pharmacy, but sometimes you have to ask the pharmacist about it. If taken as directed for 2-3 days, it can sometimes cure an uncomplicated UTI, but check with your doctor. It used to be prescribed by doctors, and some doctors offices still recommend it to their patients. I would not take any more of the Levaquin until you check with your doctor who Rx'd it. Levaquin is good for UTI's but does have some serious side-effects."

Lynne replied: "that sounds like c-diff. you need some fiber in your diet. eat lots of potatoes, bananas and other binding food."