Levaquin for Bronchitis User Reviews (Page 2)

• Lif...
• March 5, 2009

"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."

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

"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!"

• Anonymous
• April 17, 2009

"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."

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

"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."

• tgc...
• September 15, 2009

"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

"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."

• Anonymous
• November 2, 2008

"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."

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

"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."

• sic...
• October 10, 2017

"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."

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

"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

"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."

• itc...
• February 13, 2016

"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."

• Tri...
• May 17, 2009

"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

"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."

• emm...
• August 21, 2009

"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."

• tri...
• December 15, 2016

"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

"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

"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."

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

"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!"

• Ano...
• April 15, 2016

"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!"

• ber...
• October 27, 2009

"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."

• Anonymous
• September 1, 2011

"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."

• Bro...
• September 14, 2009

"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."

• 1Ca...
• January 28, 2016

"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."

• mis...
• March 27, 2009

"Day 9 of 10, feeling essentially normal. Bronchitis mostly cleared up by day 4, then lingered a couple more. Took it with a full glass of water 1/2 hr before breakfast. No side effects, except a blue tongue."