Levofloxacin for Bronchitis User Reviews (Page 4)

Brand names: Levaquin

Levofloxacin has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 106 reviews for the treatment of Bronchitis. 42% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 42% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Levofloxacin

Emily-P
May 22, 2017

"I took one 750 mg pill and four hours later I suddenly became extremely confused and started hallucinating. This was on a Friday night around 7:30pm; right now it's 11:30am Monday and I am still too confused to drive. Take this one at home (or a place you can get help) and not alone. I will never take a drug from this class again."

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Lilo
Taken for less than 1 month
May 20, 2020

"My MD prescribed 500 mg levofloxacin. Took 5 tablets and my arms wouldn't work. Could not lift laundry, a shirt for example too heavy. Painful, got completely behind on my chores as I need my arms. Three weeks out and no improvement. I through the rest of them away."

1 / 10

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HKS
Taken for less than 1 month
August 3, 2023

"Took 5 days - 500mg once a day. Tingling in ears and anxiety because of the QT prolongation (still milder than clarithromycin), blurred vision, and headache/migraine-like after every dose. In my opinion, cefuroxime, cefixime, cephalexin, azithromycin, tetracycline, and doxycycline are better options if tolerated. A friend of mine (I later heard that she finished the course) couldn't stand on her feet after taking levofloxacin, so her doctor switched her to amoxicillin. I'm sure this medication should only be recommended for truly serious infections."

6 / 10

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Sam
Taken for less than 1 month
July 6, 2019

"Prescribed after z pak, day 5 still feeling uhh!! Some better but so tired, sleep all day, dizzy headed, so dreary! Bad taste in mouth still coughing up phlegm! Nausea is bad, going to stop today! Prescription was for 10 days, 500mg! Can’t take the side effects anymore!"

5 / 10

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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."

2 / 10

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CPI
January 17, 2018

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "I was diagnosed with bronchitis today and given this for the first time. After reading the very long scary list of side effects and these reviews I am not taking it. I didn’t see my regular doctor and I think they just give you their drug of choice. He also gave me steroid shot and oral pack and Rosephin shot. I have Bactrim so I’m taking that instead. Thank you everyone for the heads up. I am 64 and I believe doctors don’t always do their home work for older patients. Even Corisdine HBP sent me to the ER With 140 pulse and hypertension after one dose. I don’t think taking this drug is worth the risk."

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Neat
November 22, 2020

"Horrible!!! Anxiety, dizziness, insomnia, I been off this drug about a week now and I'm still dealing with the side effects. Shaking, Trembling, I can't get even get out of bed and if I do its not for very long. STAY AWAY FROM THIS DRUG."

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Can Levaquin cause tendonitis?

bethy...
Taken for less than 1 month
July 10, 2019

"The tendon side effects of levofloxacin are true. Last night, 2 weeks after ending the script, I experienced excruciating pain in my left foot. Three times abut an hour apart each time. The side effects can last up to a year (maybe more - who really knows??). I also experienced being VERY hot especially while sleeping. I took 1 tablet in the morning for I believe 7 days. I am still coughing and wheezing. I am still on an inhaler and been through a prednisone routine. Waiting on the doctor to re-evaluate my situation. Ughhh."

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R man
October 25, 2018

"After taking a second dose of Levofloxacin, It created hallucinations for example when I was lying on bed with closed eyes I felt that grass is growing fast on ceiling and would fall on me. But as soon as I opened my eyes nothing was there."

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Agnes...
Taken for less than 1 month
February 12, 2018

"Guys, I promised you to get back to you when the cure is over. After the 3rd day I had the following side effects: nausea, trouble sleeping, gonalgia and a strong chemical smell on my whole body. So I consulted with my doctor. We agreed that I stop taking this drug. I just went on with my cough syrup. My bronchitis seems to be over but I tell you I would never ever use this drug any more. I am happy that I am out of it without any long-term injury. You should know the proper dose for your age, for your weight and for your disease otherwise and perhaps even that case you are lost."

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Agnes...
February 11, 2018

"Guys, I am Hungarian, we have this drug cure in our country in 500 mg and 5 pills of dose under the name Savulin. I am now on the 3rd day. I get back to you again when the cure is over. Prescription is of vital importance. If you are over 60 years old PLEASE be very careful with this drug which can immediately be poisonous. I will be 56 this year. Now we have a flu epidemic. Many are sick and for long, cannot be better after more weeks. I tried everything apart from antibiotics and did NOT help. I felt the infection would kill me. The first pill already released my respiratory tracts. So for me 500 mg is already a big gun. I am 54 kg. The 2nd day was one more big step out of the infection. The 3rd day I felt that the drug has gone through all over my body, I even felt a smell on me from it. I had some nausea in the afternoon and woke up at night feeling my body smelling. But I feel my airways have released and I can breath through my nose really well now."

6 / 10

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MMs...
January 12, 2018

"I was given 750 mg of Levaquin for bronchitis and was told to take them 2 pills twice daily. My second day on them I ended up getting a yeast infection. I called my dr and told him about it. I haven't been on this medication in 15 yrs and refuse to use it. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION"

1 / 10

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suzykew
Taken for less than 1 month
October 25, 2017

"I now wonder with me having this medication last year if it did not cause my Plantar Facitilitis that I have horribly. I am on day 7 of 500 mg and I am coughing so hard it makes me vomit. my tonsils have went down but I do not sleep well and my mind always thinking. No down time. Stomach is upset and I am hungry but can't eat. I have 3 more days to go and I don't think I am going to continue."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
June 3, 2012

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "Was prescribed this medicine for bronchitis. Very dizzy and nauseous after one pill. "

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Wuzzwe
May 6, 2017

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "Wow!! Sicker than a dog yesterday. I had bronchitis and my Dr prescribed Levaquin. This morning already a marked improvement!! No side effects and on my way to feeling good as new!"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
April 10, 2008

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "This medicine has really helped me. I've been drinking lots of water anyway, and the Dr. also gave me Mucinex and Tessalon to help with productive coughing. Thank God for modern medicine."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
March 24, 2009

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "On my third day with Levaquin. Only problem that I am having is insomnia. Tired during the day, completely awake at night. Cough is pretty much gone. I feel great, just need to go to bed."

9 / 10

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Josee
Taken for less than 1 month
October 25, 2019

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "I am disable with severe neuropathies because of Levaquin, I do have severe nightmares, I have to deal with anxiety, I have pain all over my body with neck spasm and my muscle are weak "

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Patrick...
February 14, 2016

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "I am 86 years old. I only took 2 doses of 750 mg over 2 days & was having calf pain, nervousness & trouble sleeping."

1 / 10

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LOrina
January 28, 2010

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "I feel good after taking levaquin because I feel the medicine is working. I was being cured. I admit that it is expensive but it is worth it. It really works!"

10 / 10

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Sally
Taken for less than 1 month
March 5, 2019

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "Levaquin is a miracle ... within 5-6 hours of taking just one dose , I feel 100% BETTER. I seem to get bronchitis at least once a year."

10 / 10

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a...
January 21, 2010

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "No problems, feeling great, breathing better today. 750 mg 4 days left."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
September 8, 2019

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "Levaquin is the only antibiotic that works for me. My Dr. has put me on doxycycline, Zithromax and many others with little to no results. With only 1 dose, I can feel quite an improvement."

10 / 10

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Lexwind
Taken for 1 to 6 months
July 2, 2019

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "Round 3 still coughing and night sweats would have rather had a Z-Pack"

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Roost...
June 13, 2017

Levaquin (levofloxacin) "Had to stop after three days due to Achilles tenderness. Achilles still sore three weeks after stopping drug."

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