Moxifloxacin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Nur...
• April 25, 2014

Moxifloxacin for Bacterial Infection "Took my first dose of Avelox while I was at work (I am a nurse). About 15-20 minutes later, I began to itch on my neck, then my face and mouth began to swell and itch. Luckily, I was at a place where I could get epinephrine on board right away to prevent an anaphylactic reaction!"

• Cnu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 3, 2021

For Bacterial Infection "I have been on this medication for 6 days due to my infection. Took azithromycin, didn’t work. Now this. I’m still experiencing pain from my infection and weird abdominal movements, emptying my bowels, constantly hungry, always scared this pill won't work for me. :( Just want this pain gone."

• peb...
• February 7, 2015

Moxifloxacin for Pneumonia "I had shortness of breath and chest pains on the right side, the doctor sent me for X-rays. I called the next day and was told I had pneumonia in the left lung. It's been 5 days now, and I slept throughout the night yesterday for the first time in a week, chest pains are still there but less intense. After 10 days on the medicine, I am going back for X-rays. So far, so good."

• Joc...
• June 4, 2011

Moxifloxacin for Sinusitis "I had a severe allergic reaction within 1 1/2 hours of taking my first dose. Pounding heartbeat, redness, and fainted for the first time in 57 years of life. I was rushed to the hospital and given steroids and Benadryl to counteract the effects. My blood pressure dropped from a normal 135/80 to 90/45."

• Kar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 6, 2018

Moxifloxacin for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "I went into the hospital for surgery. I was on three medicines the day of surgery, and an infection happened. I was given Avelox by IV for 6 weeks. In 2011, I had the same situation, so again 6 weeks, calling it an extended amount of Avelox. So I had 24 weeks in all by IV. I have tendon damage so severe that Mayo can do nothing to help me. My toes curl under, and my feet have muscle wasting, fat pad syndrome, the bones now have cysts, and I haven't been able to walk on my feet at all. I went through all of the neuropathy, crying in pain, then I couldn't find my feet because I lost sense of where they were. The motor function burned out to where walking became impossible. Everything else has been ruled out, even by Mayo, one other major hospital, and one is working it out now just to see if they can give me any relief of pain. It's just going up higher, the atrophy is muscle gone forever."

• And...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 28, 2023

For Bacterial Infection "I’m on day 3. Feeling extremely anxious, multiple panic attacks, diarrhea, fatigue, lightheadedness, some back aches, fast heartbeat. I’ll continue with it as these symptoms seem to come and go alongside the anxiety. The problem is I have no way of contacting a doctor for the next few days, so I kind of just have to push through."

• Anonymous
• November 17, 2009

Moxifloxacin for Sinusitis "After years of sinus infections, my germs sneer at the usual antibiotics. Augmentin and Ceftin do nothing, in fact, I got more sick every day on Ceftin. Avelox has been the magic bullet for me, and I really don't have any side effects. This doesn't mean someone out there won't be allergic to it, but I am not. Relief begins within hours of the first dose."

• Anonymous
• March 2, 2011

Moxifloxacin for Sinusitis "I took a second pill and had a severe reaction to it in less than 25 minutes. It started with nausea, hives, extremely dizzy and lightheaded, slurred speech, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat and rise in blood pressure and heart rate, severe anxiety and weakness."

• Jev...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 5, 2024

For Prostatitis "I’m 36, have had an ongoing infection on and off for 1.5 years that didn’t respond to doxy or Bactrim anymore. Also, I was nervous to take Levo and panicked after days of taking it, and it was something completely different. The doctor gave me Bactrim for 5 more days, but it didn’t work. I looked up Avelox for resistant CBP, and it’s the most effective drug and treats bugs resistant to Levo and Cipro. I’ve been on it 8 days so far and have mild side effects. I felt better within days. I may need to be on it for a month, I also might need a second antibiotic to be safe, but I’m glad this is finally going away and will see my doctor soon!!"

• Anonymous
• February 15, 2010

Moxifloxacin for Bronchitis "I was prescribed 5 days of Avelox for bronchitis/sinusitis. Seems to have cleared up all the green mucus, but the cough lingered for another week. Another possible side effect is tremendous pain/swelling in my Achilles tendon. Don't know if this was caused by Avelox, but have been doing some research, and that is a possibility. I will be going back to the doctor tomorrow for follow-up, as I can barely walk."

• pop...
• February 15, 2015

Moxifloxacin for Sinusitis "My experience is that I experienced arthritic symptoms in my joints. In particular, my top finger joints where red knobs appeared, and I experienced pain and sometimes itching. I also experienced pain in my Achilles tendon and weakness in legs."

• cko...
• February 16, 2010

Moxifloxacin for Sinusitis "This is only the second day I have been on it, and I already notice a tremendous improvement. I took my first dose yesterday afternoon, and when I woke up this morning, I could tell my ears felt much better, as did the never-ending sinus headache. No bad side effects for me so far, and they would have to be very bad for me to quit taking this! Finally, relief!"

• ups...
• February 4, 2011

Moxifloxacin for Sinusitis "Only took 1 dose so far, but already feeling better. Had bronchitis and upper respiratory tract infection for a month. Saw the doctor yesterday and diagnosed me with a sinus infection. Avelox 400mg 1/day would have been the highest tier on my copay, so she gave me a full 10 days with samples. Worked amazingly well, though I felt really sleepy the first hour. Could very well be that I'm SICK, not reacting. I'm allergic to other antibiotics (rash/hives), so this was a relief. MAKE NOTE OF THE MANY FOODS/DRUGS TO AVOID WHILE ON THIS. Others have posted their use of vitamins with it, but it clearly states to avoid them."

• Sai...
• March 15, 2017

Moxifloxacin for Bacterial Infection "Taken to address a long-standing prostate infection. On the 4th day of a 20-day course (400 mg once daily). Side effects include: slight to moderate confusion and vertigo. Slight to moderate tinnitus, loss of appetite, pasty mouth, thirst, mild tendonitis in the left knee. I'm not my positive, engaging self, and it's affecting my teaching (high school chemistry). I drive a motorcycle, so the vertigo and confusion symptoms are worrisome. I can deal with the above side effects provided they do not worsen. Prostatitis seems better, but it's too early for any conclusions in that regard. I'm continuing with the treatment."

• Anonymous
• January 7, 2012

Moxifloxacin for Bronchitis "Found this to be a very intense medicine. I am 64 and have a history of chronic bronchitis due to non-repaired scoliosis and am quite susceptible to respiratory issues. On day 1 and 2, my chest and the ability to breathe were tight and restricted. On day 3, much improvement, but followed with severe abdominal cramping and nausea with dry mouth. I have lost 6 pounds and feel quite weak and dread the next dose. I am on it for 10 days."

• Anonymous
• July 19, 2010

Moxifloxacin for Pneumonia "I felt good the next day after one pill. My chest felt better, but the side effects scare me. I get quick light-headed and dizzy the whole time on this drug. I could not sleep, I felt very restless. But the medicine cleared up my lungs."

• Tea...
• December 27, 2010

Moxifloxacin for Sinusitis "I suffer from sinus/ear infections at least 2-3 times a year. My doctor first prescribed Augmentin, but this only made my symptoms worse. After feeling miserable for 2 weeks, my doctor then prescribed Avelox. Besides the jitteriness, rapid heart rate, and anxiousness, it worked wonders. This medicine cures symptoms quickly, but does have side effects. Everyone is different, so be aware of your body and let your doctor know if you're uncomfortable."

• Anonymous
• April 4, 2011

Moxifloxacin for Sinusitis "My brother took this and felt very anxious, my only side effect is feeling super tired and kind of out of it. It really helped my cough, and I think it is starting to help with my chronic sinus infection. I am allergic to Levaquin, so I was nervous taking it since it is in the same drug family. I did not have the same reactions that I had when I was taking Levaquin. I have had five sinus infections in the past six months, and the Z-pac has quit working... so overall things are getting better."

• Sso...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2018

For Pneumonia "I was suffering symptoms from sinusitis (a few months already) and uncontrollable coughing, couldn't breathe. Doc put me on amoxicillin, it didn't even touch my symptoms. Doc took an x-ray, it turns out I have pneumonia. She prescribed a 400 mg/10 day course. I could definitely feel the medicine working its way into my body. Crazy feeling! Anyway, I slept for about three days straight. I was exhausted from feeling so crappy. Just noticing on day 5, my sinuses are clearer, my ear is clear, and the coughing is more productive. The only side effects I have really noticed are tightening in my calf muscles, almost restless legs, and a bit of constipation. Oh, I also had a loss of appetite, but I was okay with it. Not sure if I'll be all better by the end of treatment, but so far, so good. Pleased with the results."

• Anonymous
• November 13, 2010

Moxifloxacin for Sinusitis "It must be my body, but this medicine works within 30 minutes to an hour after ingestion. This is fast-acting per the information I researched. I only had a sinus infection in my left nostril, and it cleared up where I was able to breathe through my nose without an issue. I used to carry around tissue for this purpose. No side effects for me."

• Anonymous
• September 2, 2009

Moxifloxacin for Bronchitis "I am 32 years old, and have no allergies to anything. After taking this drug, I had depression, hallucinations, and very odd thoughts, and felt no consequences to anything I did... so I looked up the side effects, and I had almost everyone. I went to another doctor, and she advised me that this drug has profound mental side effects in adults."

• Yes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 17, 2019

Moxifloxacin for Pneumonia "Avelox was prescribed for my pneumonia, and it’s my 5th day on it, 2 more to go... I feel like it’s helping, but side effects are terrible. I have a lot of pressure on the top of my head, I feel dizzy, and also my blood pressure gets really low. It’s awful, and I don’t know how I’m going to take the last two pills."

• Anonymous
• March 26, 2010

Moxifloxacin for Bacterial Infection "Symptoms started clearing 12 hours after the first dose. Doctor prescribed 10 days at 400 mg/day. All of my bacterial symptoms (sore throat, headache, drainage, cough, upset stomach, fever) were gone by dose 4. No serious side effects."

• Ash...
• October 22, 2009

Moxifloxacin for Bronchitis "So far, I'm on day two, and my coughing has almost stopped. I've had a cough for three weeks, but it got worse almost overnight with a fever of 102 and chills three days ago. My doctor said I had a sinus infection, upper respiratory infection, and bronchitis. I can already tell this antibiotic really works, with only a little dizziness for a side effect."

• ano...
• March 5, 2010

Moxifloxacin for Sinusitis "I have never reacted to an antibiotic, ever, in my whole life. Until now. Within 30 minutes of taking Avelox, I was experiencing nausea, sweats, shortness of breath, and heart flutters. I was so weak I had to be carried to bed. Then the vomiting started, it was short-lived but violent. It also has many NSAID contraindications, so be careful. Especially if your sinus infection is very painful, watch what you take. Glad to see it's worked for some, but for me."