Levofloxacin for Bronchitis User Reviews (Page 2)

• Mim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 21, 2019

Levofloxacin "I was prescribed Levaquin for a URI and a UTI. I have a previous history of C. difficile from last summer, and my infectious disease doctor advised me to be careful taking any antibiotics due to the chance of C. difficile recurring. On the 7th day of taking it, I woke up with a semi-frozen right shoulder. I iced it for 4 days with minimal improvement, went to see my PCP on the 5th day, he ordered a shoulder X-ray followed by an MRI. It revealed a 50% tear of the tendon in my shoulder due to the Levaquin. I am 65 and not a surgical candidate. Will never take this drug again! My sister-in-law warned me about this, but I thought she was exaggerating!"

• an...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2014

Levofloxacin "This is my 3rd time taking this medicine. First 2 times, my shin bones hurt bad for 2 weeks, this time, my left thumb and palm so far hurt badly, but this medicine does work for what ails me. I just hope my shin bones don't hurt so bad this time. By the way, my prescription is 5 pills of 750 mg daily for 5 days."

• Dav...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 6, 2019

"I have severe COPD and was slowly getting tight. My doctor gave this to me along with prednisone, and I no longer have the deep down gurgles in my lungs when I blow out hard. This is the first time in 3 years I feel like my lungs are clear. My O2 saturations are up to 95, which I have had 90 to 92 as normal. I think it worked great for me, and I have had no side effects. I am a male nurse, and I do not know any patient that has had the side effects described here."

• Anonymous
• November 25, 2010

Levofloxacin "I was prescribed Levaquin for bronchitis and sinusitis. I have terrible dreams that wake me up every couple of hours, so I'm so tired during the day. Also noticed numbness and shaking in my fingers. Made my skin and sinuses very dry. A little dizzy in the mornings, but that might be due to the lack of quality sleep. Hardly an appetite at all, and the headaches are horrible. But it does seem to be breaking up all the mucus in my chest and head. Finally, I feel some relief after 2 months of being sick!"

• Liz...
• January 2, 2014

"I am on my 3rd round of antibiotics in 12 days. As well as 2 steroid injections and 2 antibiotic injections, the last one being Rocephin. All of this treatment is for a sinus infection, bilateral ear infections, as well as bronchitis. Thank goodness, day 2 of Levaquin I am feeling like I am going to make it. Next time it will be Levaquin first!"

• Al ...
• January 30, 2017

"This is the only antibiotic I have ever used in the treatment of a deep sinus infection and bronchitis that was effective. I have had to use it twice in my life, and on both occasions, it slowly pulled me out of a very scary situation. Unlike other antibiotics, it does not upset my stomach."

• Smi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 7, 2020

Levofloxacin "Suffered from severe bronchitis, involving much weakness, non-stop coughing that brought up marble-sized pieces of brown mucus. Doctor prescribed doxycycline, which proved ineffective. Second and final prescription of Levaquin was totally effective and stopped the condition cold in its tracks, even without the doxycycline. No side effects encountered. I had suffered from a diagnosed pneumonia a few years earlier. It was like having bronchitis, but worse. Signs and symptoms were similar, but worse. I don't remember if I had taken Levaquin for pneumonia, but it certainly defeated bronchitis."

• Lif...
• March 5, 2009

Levofloxacin "I have been using this for 4 days now. I was taking this for bronchitis. My throat was so sore from an unproductive cough. After the first day of using this, the soreness in my throat went away. Everything is now loosening and I feel so much better. I haven't had much of an appetite but have not had any trouble sleeping. I have not experienced any of the symptoms other reviewers have noted."

• Mer...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 29, 2014

"I was placed on levofloxacin 500 mg for 10 days. I have terrible side effects from the medicine: insomnia, headache, dizzy spells. Worst of all, I do not see my symptoms improving. I am on day 5 of the medicine, I hope it works soon."

• Anonymous
• April 17, 2009

Levofloxacin "I had a very negative reaction to this antibiotic. Extreme fatigue, continuing muscle weakness (after approximately 5 weeks), very vivid and frightening dreams, slow improvement in my bronchitis. I will never take this again."

• Tir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 5, 2018

Levofloxacin "Took Zpac for 5 days, not feeling any better. Urgent care Dr. prescribed Levaquin. I read the side effects and information on it before taking it, wasn't much concerned. However, after 3 days of taking it, I began noticing my legs hurt at night, massive headache, nausea, sluggish head, and weird dreams. So, I looked up reviews on it and found so many people with the same side effects! I'm stopping today!"

• pxe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2015

Levofloxacin "I was prescribed this medicine for bronchitis, 500 mg for 7 days. It really cleared up the bronchitis, but left me with bad tendonitis in my right leg. No telling how long this will go on. I can barely walk when I first get up in the morning, although it gets better with gentle exercise. I too have noticed crazy dreams, no dizziness, but I think it is causing me to make some bad decisions. Do not take this medicine for anything under any conditions. Find some other drug. The side effects are unpredictable, come on after you have already stopped taking it, and are miserable. I'm going to try some of the remedies the other reviewers have mentioned."

• Bro...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2016

"Recently completed concurrent chemo and radiation for Stage 3 lung cancer. Then, a week before I was scheduled for my follow-up CT/PET scans, I came down with a bad cough and high fever. I was diagnosed with bronchitis (thankfully not pneumonia!!) and prescribed 750 mg of levofloxacin daily. When I filled the prescription, my pharmacist advised me that it's a strong antibiotic and told me of the real possibility of tendonitis. She also told me to take a probiotic a couple of hours before or after the levofloxacin. This seems to be missing from all the bad reviews of this drug. Make sure to ask about taking a probiotic along with the levofloxacin!! Yesterday was my 7th and final day of the drug, and I feel 99% better. Never had any side effects!!"

• tgc...
• September 15, 2009

Levofloxacin "I have been diagnosed 19 years ago with sarcoidosis...more recently I have been told I have chronic bronchitis (have never smoked). This will be my fourth time taking this medication. It is prescribed at 750 mg. Usually, I am taking prednisone with it, but I have weaned off of the prednisone after being on it for two years straight. This will be my first time using Levaquin without the prednisone. In the past, I am very tired during the day and dizzy if I get up too fast. The medication has worked for me in the past, quieting down the coughing. It should be interesting if it is as effective without prednisone."

• gyp...
• December 25, 2009

Levofloxacin "Dosage was 500 mg for 10 days. Stopped after 2. Feet and ankle pain and swollen knees, hands, and fingers that do not stop aching. Also, lower back pain. Headache is almost constant despite Tylenol every four hours. Cough has lessened but feel overall much weaker."

• Cac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 30, 2015

Levofloxacin "I took this antibiotic for a bronchial infection. I did get rid of the infection. But while on it, I had horrible nightmares (the gory kind you can't talk about); was jittery, moody, and the tendonitis in my shoulder came back. I also have MS with mild symptoms. The problem is, now that I'm off of it, I feel 'fluish', my neck hurts, my shoulder hurts, I've had horrible spasms in my legs and feet and not the kind that you get with MS. I was prescribed this because I cannot take any of the 'clindamycin' or erythromycin of a Z-Pak. I have no idea when this is going to end. I would not recommend this to anyone. And don't get me started with the back pain."

• Anonymous
• November 2, 2008

Levofloxacin "This is the first time I have taken this medication, and I am on my last pill (I was given 7 pills - one for each day, and I take it very early in the morning). I too have developed a sore on my upper lip. Nothing drastic, but I think, relevant with this particular medication. Since beginning Levaquin, each day I note additional tiredness. The last couple of days, I could sleep around the clock, though the first day or so on the medication. I also feel lightheaded, particularly during the morning hours, and I have little energy for everyday chores. My breathing has gotten better, though."

• sic...
• October 10, 2017

Levofloxacin "I am over 60 years old, have afib with medication, have rheumatoid arthritis on medication. I was given Levaquin to take for bronchitis infections and an ear infection previously treated with Z-Pak. I only took two pills and had tendon problems in my legs so bad I could barely walk. I quit taking it immediately, it took a while to get over the pain in my legs. I should never have been given it due to pre-existing conditions and age."

• Har...
• November 13, 2019

"I became physically disabled by taking a medicine (levofloxacin 750 mg (May 02, 2017)). It was supposed to be for my cold, I went to the doctor, and they just gave this to me. Within two days on levofloxacin, I had severe side effects in that my complete muscular/tendons throughout my body were in the worst pain ever! Can’t walk, drive, hold onto a walker, lift my arms, any movement is severe pain. It’s been 2 years, and my problem has gotten worse. I now have rheumatism and Sjögren's syndrome. I never had that health problem before taking the medicine. Really so sad, and I am angry now. Please return my healthy body."

• Mik...
• May 28, 2016

"Sick for three weeks with sinus/ear infection that spread to the lungs. I was first given a 'Z-pack,' which did not work. Got really sick and ended up getting fluids, Levaquin, and prednisone. By the third day, I was feeling much better. I'm on the medication a week now, no problems other than a little jittery, but I believe the prednisone is contributing to this side effect."

• Tex...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 20, 2020

"Went to the doctor because I developed bronchitis a week before my wedding. He prescribed a 100 mg dose once daily. Started clearing within a couple of days. Within 5 days, I was a new person. No side effects whatsoever."

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

Levofloxacin "This is the only antibiotic 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."

• Top...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 24, 2016

Levofloxacin "I woke up in the middle of the night after taking 3 doses (that's only 3 pills) in excruciating pain; it felt like someone had a huge sledgehammer and was slamming it against my left knee over and over again. The pain was so bad I even vomited. This pain lasted for weeks, and I now have chronic tendonitis in that knee and am in constant pain. Some days are better, but it's a constant pain, and it's always swollen. It's been like this since 2009; it is now 2016. This class of drugs is toxic and should never be used as a first line of attack for infections; it shouldn't be used at all. Don't ever take this drug or the others like it. They are called the 'Fluoroquinolones,' which also includes Cipro and Avelox, to name a few."

• Tri...
• May 17, 2009

Levofloxacin "I was prescribed Levaquin for bronchitis, and it was completely effective. Now, six months later, I have developed a full complement of the drug's side effects: thrush, hives, yeast infection (vaginal), leg cramps, and a knotted tendon. I am 65."

• Syn...
• April 3, 2009

Levofloxacin "This is a great medication. While it does make you restless if you take it too late in the day, it really makes you feel better quick. There was slight discomfort in joints for the first 2 days and it 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."