Levofloxacin for Bronchitis User Reviews (Page 3)

• Anouk...
• April 15, 2016

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "I was prescribed 500mg for 10 days for acute bronchitis, sinus infection as well as a very painful ear infection. After the first dose, I did feel a bit better. The second dose marked a big difference in how I was feeling overall. I was also prescribed a very expensive inhaler of Albuterol. (Rarely use) The third day was when I noticed that the side effects were now more of a problem than my illness. Metallic taste in my mouth, severe dry mouth, leg cramps, NO sleep, rise in BP and HR. dizziness, and ringing in my ears, agitation. I am on day 5 and do not want to finish the prescription but was warned, "take it completely..even after you begin to feel better." The only positive off chart effect is my skin is glowing!"

• Sickn...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 21, 2019

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "This is the only antibiotics my body can take I have read all the bad things about this but let me tell you it’s a wonder drug for me I feel better within 24 hrs every time I take it the only side effect I get is the diarrhea but it comes afterwards. I highly recommend this to anyone who can’t handle many antibiotics"

• No...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 9, 2019

"No side effects at all and been I've taking levofloxacin now for 5 days now for bronchitis, and felt the benefit of it working by the next day after taking it. Still slight cough but totally pain free and sleeping without waking to cough"

• Anonymous
• September 1, 2011

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "Was given Levaquin for bronchitis/pneumonia. Within 15 minutes of first dose, I had violent vomiting that lasted almost a half hour. Cannot know if this would help or not. Doctor advised to discontinue use and continue with the steroids. After 4 days,congestion in chest almost cleared. Check all interactions before using."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 27, 2020

"After 2 levofloxacin pills, I had ruptured bilateral Achilles’ tendons. This is a dangerous drug which should be off the market. Research all your medications before you start them. I notified the CDC and to this day, I’m still waiting for the papers they were sending to fill out and it’s only been 3 years."

• Syney
• April 3, 2009

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "This is a great medication. While it does make you restless if you take to late in the day, it really makes you feel better quick. There was slight discomfort in joints for first 2 days and went away. On for 7 days, 750 mg. It works very well. It gave me this burst of energy all day and it really decreases your appetite."

• 1Cate
• January 28, 2016

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "The pain in my legs from the hips to the knee was excruciating. I thought I had bone cancer. This lasted for 2.5 weeks even after I stopped taking the med. Walking was almost impossible even with pain meds."

• emmycat
• August 21, 2009

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "I started my first dose of 750mg last night before reading the adverse side-effects! Big mistake. I only slept one hour, which was 4:40am to 5:30am and it was fitful. I feel extremely energetic, even hyper. I don't even feel tired! My face was getting red around 9:00am and now my face, neck, chest and shoulders are bright red and painful. I feel like I'm super sun-burned. I called the pharmacist and she told me to take some Benadryl immediately and call my Doctor. I'm waiting on him to return my call. It doesn't matter since I don't plan on taking a second dose. This is really a very powerful antibiotic and I my breathing feels much better even after one dose. If I wasn't having such a bad allergic reaction, I would recommend this medicine."

• Anonymous
• January 19, 2010

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "I am on day 7 and I am still congested. While the congestion is not as bad as it was it is still bad. I'm not impressed. I have never had an antibiotic take so long to work. Reading now some of the side effects I at least now know what was causing the crazy dreams."

• Maril...
• September 18, 2016

"Never take this drug.on the 9th day of my 10 day prescription I experienced stabbing pain in my legs. I have never had any reaction to a medicine before and these were totally unfamiliar pains. It is over a month and I can barely walk. This should not be on the market."

• Cal...
• June 1, 2016

"Symptoms I had: coughing fits producing green mucus, rapid heartbeat, temperature, muscle tightness/pain, wheezing, headache, shallow breathing, tight chest. I was prescribed 10 days of 500mg/day. The symptoms began to fade after 5-6 days. Side effects occurred after 6 days: extreme insomnia laying in bed for 7 hours straight with no sleep and only sleeping for 2-4 hours. (dizziness and confusion, but this may be from lack of sleep)"

• Hofe
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 14, 2019

"I had bronchitis and lower respiratory tract infection. Levofloxacin is a strong drug that within one day cleared up congestion in my right lung and bronchitis. I took this after a course of azithromycin failed. Side effects I experienced could be attributed to infection (dizziness, fatigue, and soreness)."

• trisha...
• December 15, 2016

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "I am only able to take levaquin or cipro due to allergies to other antibiotic's. I normally only had 500 mg. This time doctor gave me 750 mg for ten days and was added prednisone 20mg take three tab daily for four day. I was feeling bad on the higher dose of levaquin but needs to get better being asthmatic, I stopped after 7th day of antibiotic and stopped prednisone as well, pains burning inflammation was horrible confusion, rapid heart beat, shaky legs. Can't move left arm well from shoulder to fingers, weakness pain. Pain discomfort in joints muscles bones. My kidneys and abdominal discomfort on and off with that. My physician said could be higher dosage plus on October was on 500mg. Says it tendonitis."

• Queta
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 10, 2020

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "10 years ago. No history of anxiety problems before. However after 2 days of Levaquin was rushed by ambulance to ER because I was having a huge anxiety episode. I felt like I wanted to jump out of my skin and just run and run! The ER Dr said Levaquin was too harsh a drug for my bronchitis symptoms and to Never take Levaquin again!!! It was considered as an accidental overdose! 10 yrs later I still have occasional anxiety episodes which I now take meds for! Worst med!"

• bercat
• October 27, 2009

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "I have noticed that I have a difficult time sleeping but the worst thing is the yeast infection. My doctor said this almost always happens on this med with women that have a tendency to get one so you must decide if it is a necessary evil. I hate antibiotics as a whole, but feel a bit better after only one dose. I have been taking it at night because I was afraid of the dizziness and other side effects during the day."

• GFin
• November 10, 2015

"BAD nausea - really afraid I was going to throw up and not keep my heart meds down! Excruciating foot cramps, leg cramps, no appetite, fatigue and couldn't wait to get done with these pills. I was up pretty much all night with insomnia and the foot cramps that wouldn't go away - night after night. My husband told me to bear through it and stay on the meds for the 7 days as this was my second bout with bronchitis in a month. Even drinking a lot of water didn't help with it. Took yogurt and STILL had nausea. These pills are AWFUL!!!! I will NEVER, EVER take this poison again! Expensive $80 for 7 days. Too many bad side effects. "

• Doug-...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2016

"Wow, I wish I had studied on up Levofloxacin before I took my first dose for pneumonia. Two things, FIRST and least important, but I have never had a drug give me such an unpleasant rush before. No kidding, I thought I was having a stroke or cardiac; almost called 911. Recovered then read up on it. The problem: another drug I was taking that my regular pharmacist did not fill and did not know about. Like driving & whiskey. Both great, but not together. Stupid me! SECOND, it is flat knocking out a month-long infection that ruined Christmas, New Years, and almost a trip to some state out in the the Pacific Ocean."

• Carol...
• June 13, 2016

"I had a terrible experience with this medicine... very toxic... gave me shortness and tightness in the chest.. i could not breath.. my husband took it the same time as i did.. his heart started racing he would break out in sweats all day and night... lots of joint pains.. this medicine is horrible do not take it.. i never had any problems.. before this ..... with my breathing chest pains any tightness or shortness of breath not ever.."

• 34yo_...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2019

"I've been on and off different antibiotics for a month because of the flu. My right lung got infected, which I found out a few days ago after an x ray and Dr prescribed 750mg levofloxacin, once daily for 6 days + other meds for cough and runny nose. Now I'm on the third day and can't sleep. Half an hour ago I was so sleepy when I took it, but soon after that I couldn't breathe through my nose. I was afraid I would stop breathing, if I fell asleep. I won't continue taking this medicine! I didn't sleep for 2 nights and now I am staying awake for the third?"

• missu...
• March 27, 2009

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "Day 9 of 10, feeling essentially normal. Bronchitis mostly cleared up by day 4, then lingered a couple more. Took it with full glass of water 1/2hr before breakfast. No side effects, except a blue tongue."

• Pedro
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 25, 2022

"After a week's use, my bronchitis was cured. However, after effects were terrible. Seems every tendon was attacked; Achilles, knee, wrists. Pain persisted for months. Required cortisol shots eventually. Also suffered shortness of breath for two months. Cure was worse than the disease. Beware of this drug."

• Bronchy
• September 14, 2009

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "I feel better after taking this medicine for 5 days. I am experiencing some dizziness and lack of appetite. I'm not feeling as much improvement as I hoped I would by this time. Sleeping well still and no hyperactivity. I do notice lots of tenderness in my Achilles tendons on both sides. We will see after 5 more days. I got the medicine for bronchitis 500 mg for 10 days."

• Mimi
• January 31, 2020

"This is the only antibiotic that works for me. Doctors always want to start me on something else, but nothing works for me except Levaquin. Bactrim/Septra made me break out in severe hives. Doxycycline made me vomit soon after taking. Zpacks and cillins don't knock out infections when I get them. I felt better after the first dose of Levaquin and will take one per day for 10 days."

• Milmil
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 24, 2020

"Have been prescibed this many times over many years. I’m allergic to most antibiotics so this one is my go to. In my experience of taking it from anything to a minor issue to bronchitis it has always worked like a charm. Many times when I got sick I would take it at night and by the morning the symptoms would be gone. Only thing worth noting in my experience is that it gives me a very mild stomach ache and I feel a little more irritable."

• Carol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 21, 2017

"On March 23, 2017 went to urgent care and was diagnosed with bronchitis. Was prescribed levofloxacin. By the weekend by knees were so swollen I couldn't walk. I didn't read the warnings. It's now April 21 and my knees are still swollen and I'm shuffling around like my 90'year old mother. I did go to my primary care physician, who said I should never have been prescribed this medicine. The warnings state do not prescribe to those over 60 unless there is no other antibiotic and not to those over 60. I'm 65. I've had blood tests and X-rays. Blood work showed nothing abnormal and X-rays normal and my dr now wants me to see a rheumotolgist. I feel I should see an orthopedist. Please inform you family and friends to stay away this"