Levofloxacin for Bronchitis User Reviews (Page 3)

• itc...
• February 13, 2016

Levofloxacin "I feel like I am going to itch my legs and feet off. I have a red, bumpy rash. I had better go back to the doctor in the morning. I hate this - my legs and feet are so swelled up. Do not take this drug, I ended up worse than I was. Thanks, FDA."

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

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

• emm...
• August 21, 2009

Levofloxacin "I started my first dose of 750 mg last night before reading the adverse side effects! Big mistake. I only slept one hour, which was 4:40 am to 5:30 am, and it was fitful. I feel extremely energetic, even hyper. I don't even feel tired! My face was getting red around 9:00 am, and now my face, neck, chest, and shoulders are bright red and painful. I feel like I'm super sunburned. 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 my breathing feels much better even after one dose. If I wasn't having such a bad allergic reaction, I would recommend this medicine."

• GFi...
• 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."

• Hof...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 14, 2019

"I had bronchitis and a 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)."

• 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 that 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."

• tri...
• December 15, 2016

Levofloxacin "I am only able to take Levaquin or Cipro due to allergies to other antibiotics. I normally only had 500 mg. This time, the doctor gave me 750 mg for ten days and added prednisone 20 mg, take three tablets daily for four days. I was feeling bad on the higher dose of Levaquin, but I need to get better being asthmatic. I stopped after the 7th day of antibiotics and stopped prednisone as well. Pains, burning, inflammation was horrible, confusion, rapid heartbeat, 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 it could be the higher dosage plus, on October, I was on 500 mg. Says it tendonitis."

• Anonymous
• August 10, 2016

Levofloxacin "I started the medication yesterday due to severe bronchitis that developed from an upper respiratory infection. After the first dose (just 30 minutes), I had to call an ambulance and take my epinephrine. My throat closed, I was unable to breathe, and I was having severe pain on the left side of my chest. This medication is awful. I now have to go back to the doctor's office and get something else that WON'T potentially kill me."

• Anonymous
• January 19, 2010

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."

• Ano...
• April 15, 2016

Levofloxacin "I was prescribed 500 mg 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!"

• 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 500 mg/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)."

• ber...
• October 27, 2009

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 medication 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."

• Que...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 10, 2020

Levofloxacin "10 years ago. No history of anxiety problems before. However, after 2 days of Levaquin, I was rushed by ambulance to the 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 doctor said Levaquin was too harsh a drug for my bronchitis symptoms and to never take Levaquin again! It was considered an accidental overdose! 10 years later, I still have occasional anxiety episodes, which I now take meds for! Worst med!"

• Anonymous
• September 1, 2011

Levofloxacin "Was given Levaquin for bronchitis/pneumonia. Within 15 minutes of the 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 the chest almost cleared. Check all interactions before using."

• Gev...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 15, 2016

"With Prednisolone 75 mg, 3 tablets for five days, and Levofloxacin 500 mg, one capsule for 15 days, my bronchitis severity is much less, but sudden spasms of cough continue. Not returned to feeling normal."

• 34y...
• 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 the doctor prescribed 750 mg levofloxacin, once daily for 6 days, plus 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?"

• Bro...
• September 14, 2009

Levofloxacin "I feel better after taking this medicine for 5 days. I am experiencing some dizziness and a 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."

• Car...
• June 13, 2016

"I had a terrible experience with this medicine... very toxic... gave me shortness and tightness in the chest... I could not breathe... 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..."

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

"Wow, I wish I had studied up on 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 event; I 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 and whiskey. Both great, but not together. Stupid me! SECOND, it is flat knocking out a month-long infection that ruined Christmas, New Year's, and almost a trip to some state out in the Pacific Ocean."

• 1Ca...
• January 28, 2016

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."

• Mil...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 24, 2020

"Have been prescribed 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."

• Ped...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 25, 2022

"After a week's use, my bronchitis was cured. However, aftereffects 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."

• Lil...
• 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 threw the rest of them away."

• Mim...
• 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. Z-packs 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."

• Fee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 8, 2017

"I was given this medication at 500 mg for 5 days from an emergency doctor. This is day 6, and I am just now able to walk across the room without intense pain, nausea, and dizziness. I am sore all over and weak, I have not been able to go outside due to the sunlight. I have 2 more days before I can go out in sunlight. I did not know this the first day I took it. I went to the prescription shop, and my skin felt like it was on fire while I was in the car. I have had night sweats, intense pain in my arms, shoulders, back, legs, and abdominal pain. Also, check drug interactions before taking anything else. It is not recommended to use aspirin or other painkillers with this drug."