Cefuroxime and Dizziness: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• December 11, 2014

Cefuroxime for Sinusitis "I've had sinusitis for a couple of weeks, woozy, dizzy, pressure. I took a dose pack, which I normally take anyway and it helped some but no appreciable effects. I tried Augmentin and couldn't take anymore after one dose due to side effects. I've taken 3 Ceftin since yesterday and I feel much, much better."

• Bib...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2022

Cefuroxime for Pneumonia "I developed pneumonia from COVID and a sinus infection after I was COVID negative, still with lingering pneumonia. I was given Levaquin, and it seemed to be working. But I developed a severe reaction to it: insomnia, shaking, panic attacks, nightmares, dizziness, and felt like I was having a mental breakdown. I told my doctor I need to get off Levaquin and why, and he prescribed a 10-day course of Ceftin. After two days of being off Levaquin and now taking Ceftin, no more anxiety, insomnia, nightmares, dizziness, etc. Sinuses seem better and less coughing. No diarrhea yet at two days in. Will go for a CT scan in 18 days to see if the chest is cleared from pneumonia, as they saw small pleural effusion on the lower left lung, even after being on Levaquin for 15 days. It could be COVID scarring, which might take longer to go away. Who knows."

• sam...
• October 25, 2009

Cefuroxime for Bronchitis "After taking Ceftin (Cefuroxime) for 3 days, my throat swelled, and my chest became more constricted. It felt as though I could not swallow well. I was dizzy and anxious. I consulted the pharmacist, who told me to take a Benadryl and if I didn't improve quickly, to get myself to the hospital. Within 5 minutes of taking the Benadryl, I could feel my throat relaxing. After relating this situation to my daughter, she told me she had a similar experience with this drug when it was prescribed for her a year ago."

• Anonymous
• February 12, 2016

For Upper Respiratory Tract Infection "I have an upper respiratory infection. I have been on this medication for 3 full days so far, and my fever is gone and my cough is a lot better. It's definitely effective, the only problem is the side effects are awful! I'm extremely dizzy and have real low energy. This stuff works, but it sucks the life out of you."

• Anonymous
• November 1, 2009

For Sinusitis "I went to the emergency room with a sinus infection on a Monday and picked up a bottle of Ceftin a few hours later. By the following Sunday, nothing had changed. I still had the aches, dizziness, and bouts of confusion and disorientation that had sent me to the hospital in the first place."

• Bro...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2015

For Bronchitis "One of the best antibiotics for me... I was amazed at how well it worked. Downside: taste is horrible, but that's probably why it's so good. My side effects were plentiful, but the risks outweighed the bad... My biggest side effect was nausea and vomiting, there were lots of moments I had to run to a bathroom or get out of a moving vehicle.... With all that, I'm still grateful. I was sicker than ever before. I slept last night fully for the first time in almost 3 weeks... If, like me, one of your symptoms is no appetite, either force-feed yourself or find an alternative with your doctor. I'm sure being able to eat would've helped ease my stomach. Feel better. Had some dizziness and vaginitis."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 27, 2012

For Bronchitis "After 4 days of a ten-day treatment plan, I developed vaginal bleeding. I am not prone, nor have I ever experienced bleeding between periods. Dizziness, lack of ability to concentrate."