Gemifloxacin for Pneumonia User Reviews
Brand names: Factive
Gemifloxacin has an average rating of 2.7 out of 10 from a total of 3 reviews for the treatment of Pneumonia. 0% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 67% reported a negative experience.
- OhioGuy
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 24, 2014
Factive (gemifloxacin) "Given 5 day trial from treating physician. Experienced a delayed reaction after taking final dose and broke out in full body hives, literally from head to toes. Had to be treated then for pneumonia and the reaction with 3 follow up visits."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 20, 2013
Factive (gemifloxacin) "I took Factive for 6 days. The label says that you can take it with or without food, but in my case, if I didn't eat a very large meal before taking it, I would feel sick to my stomach and spend most of the day vomiting. I was only able to successfully keep it down for one of the days, but when I did vomit, it brought up a lot of the sputum that was in my lungs. At the end of the day, the medication seems to be working for me, but it definitely made me feel horrible that entire time I took it. ***Be sure to ask your doctor for a coupon for this stuff. It costs over $100, but my doctor gave me a copay free coupon and I wound up paying nothing for this medication."
- Anonymous
- October 10, 2011
Factive (gemifloxacin) "Just started today and know the first day you feel terrible, so hope it works. Highly recommended by doctor."
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Factive (gemifloxacin) "I took Factive for 7 days and at the end of these days, I woke up with a rash from head to foot. That was horrible for me, I went to emergency and I saw a dermatologist for this rash. She prescribed Prednol 40mg for 3 days. I was sick because of pneumonia for 5 days and I suffered from factive side effects for 15 days! My face, my neck, my hands, all over my body... terrible experience for me! I do not suggest anybody to use Factive under any circumstances! Thank you."