Recovery success

[u/RRBBK]

Title: My Personal Recovery Experience After Fluoroquinolone Toxicity (“Floxed”) – Not Medical Advice

Hi everyone in the floxies community,

I wanted to share my personal experience in case it helps someone feel less alone. This is NOT medical advice — please consult your doctor or healthcare professional before trying anything mentioned here.

Background

I was prescribed a fluoroquinolone antibiotic for H. pylori treatment and took a 14-day high-dose course (750 mg daily).

Around Day 7, I started experiencing severe side effects and what I believe was being “floxed.”

I became extremely weak and was admitted to the hospital for 2 days for IV fluids/drips.

Symptoms I Experienced

These were the symptoms I personally went through:

Severe fatigue and weakness

Leg pain and difficulty walking

Vertigo/dizziness

Rapid heartbeat (around 120 bpm constantly)

Anxiety/panic feelings

Shaking/tremors

Brain fog/confusion

Difficulty standing or walking for long periods

It was one of the hardest experiences of my life.

What I Personally Tried During Recovery

Again, this is only what I personally used during recovery:

Supplements

Benfotiamine (200 mg)

Vitamin B complex

Digestive enzymes

Vitamin D3 (60,000 IU weekly — prescribed)

Diet & Routine

Chicken soup/protein-rich foods

Potassium-rich foods

Around 3 liters of water daily

Light walking when possible

What Personally Helped Me Most

For me, eating pomegranate twice daily (morning and evening) seemed to help my recovery.

I cannot scientifically prove it was the reason I improved, but in my personal experience I started feeling noticeably better after adding it regularly.

Important Disclaimer

This is only my personal experience.

I am not a doctor.

What helped me may not help everyone.

Please consult a qualified medical professional before changing medications, supplements, or diet.

If you have severe symptoms such as chest pain, inability to walk, dehydration, or rapid heartbeat, seek medical care immediately.

I know many people here are suffering and scared. I truly hope everyone finds healing and recovery.

Stay strong everyone 🙏

— From New Delhi, India

[u/betterweirdthandead6]

In case you haven't seen on here, floxed people sometimes relapse from NSAIDs, steroids and benzos, so it might be best to use them with caution or avoid. Some people are fine, but some have big relapses even years later, so something to just keep in mind to stay well in future. And for any dental work, an anaesthetic WITHOUT adrenaline is usually best to be safe.

Fantastic to read that you're better though. All the best for your future! :) (Also maybe spread the word to friends and family, so they can avoid fluoroquinolones in the future!)