Avelox and Anxiety: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• October 19, 2011

For Bacterial Infection "I can't wait until tomorrow. I took my last Avelox today, and unfortunately, it took me this long to figure out it was making me feel so sick. Nervous, shaky, nauseous, and my whole body is fatigued. I can't concentrate on my work and feel dizzy."

• Bob...
• May 13, 2015

For Bacterial Infection "At first, it seemed to help. Didn't connect the rash to the medication. Then blurred vision, high anxiety, nausea, tightness in my chest, and felt extremely ill, like I was going to die or have a heart attack."

• the...
• October 19, 2009

For Pneumonia "I am on day 5 of ten days at 400 mg for pneumonia/bronchitis/sinusitis. I am also taking codeine syrup as needed for cough and pain. Each day, I have noticed improvement in the infection in my sinuses and lungs, which means it is, so far, quite worth it for me. The side effects for me are drowsiness for about 4-5 hours after taking the pill, then some nervousness and jitteriness after the drowsiness wears off. No other side effects. So, for me, it has been a very effective medicine, without enough side effects to override the clear benefits. I have been avoiding dairy, taking vitamins. I've been eating foods such as oatmeal, apples, granola bars, chicken noodle soup, etc. Have had no stomach problems, nausea, etc."

• the...
• October 19, 2009

For Pneumonia "I am on day 5 of ten days at 400 mg for pneumonia/bronchitis/sinusitis. I am also taking codeine syrup as needed for cough and pain. Each day, I have noticed improvement in the infection in my sinuses and lungs, which means it is, so far, quite worth it for me. The side effects for me are drowsiness for about 4-5 hours after taking the pill, then some nervousness and jitteriness after the drowsiness wears off. No other side effects. So, for me, it has been a very effective medicine, without enough side effects to override the clear benefits. I have been avoiding dairy, taking vitamins. I've been eating foods such as oatmeal, apples, granola bars, chicken noodle soup, etc. Have had no stomach problems, nausea, etc."

• JRa...
• May 31, 2010

For Bronchitis "It is one of the most powerful medications I have taken for an infection, but it works immediately-which rocks! Yet I wondered why I had trouble sleeping, felt anxious (almost to the point of an anxiety attack), and nauseated. Now I know it was a side effect. It's good, but be prepared for some of the side effects."

• Dc2...
• June 11, 2016

For Bacterial Infection "My second time taking Avelox for pneumonia. The benefits outweigh the side effects. I had most of the side effects associated with this medication: feeling extremely weak and tired, anxious, fast heartbeat, nausea, vomiting, headache. However, it cleared up my pneumonia."

• Anonymous
• September 20, 2009

For Sinusitis "I know everybody's body is different and reacts differently to medications, but after the second dose, I was tingly all over, had a headache, severe anxiety, muscle aches, weakness, tiredness, dry mouth, and impulsiveness. Just be careful!"

• Anonymous
• March 2, 2011

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."

• Tea...
• December 27, 2010

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."

• Tea...
• December 27, 2010

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

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."

• Tin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2020

For Pneumonia "Was put on a 7-day course and was instantly dizzy, extreme dizziness that made it feel like the floor was moving when walking. It does work fast, though, but the dizziness and anxiety almost makes it unbearable."

• Lou...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2018

For Sinusitis "I hope people taking this have better luck than me. After the first dose, I felt funny, so I thought better eat with the 2nd dose. Well, I ended up in the ER, scared to death. Doc said my nerve endings were pulsating. Felt like a thousand plus bees in my chest area...never again!!!!!"

• Ear...
• May 20, 2011

For Bacterial Infection "Avelox rocks. I had a bacterial infection and did not realize it until I was in urgent care after 8 days of misery. I went in thinking I had a double ear infection but was diagnosed with a bacterial infection. I am allergic to Amoxicillin, so my doctor gave me Avelox. I don't like it at all because of its side effects, but it works. After one day on it, I felt like a million bucks. However, my skin itches a wee bit, I'm dizzy, feel anxious, and paranoid. I have almost every side effect. I made the mistake of taking it on an empty stomach and heading to my daughter's school to pick her up. Just be careful. Learn how your body reacts to it."

• Anonymous
• November 29, 2009

For Bronchitis "Avelox did promptly clear up bronchitis and sinusitis. My ankles were so swollen that I could only wear loose-fitting houseshoes for the 10-day treatment time. It made me feel jittery and caused abdominal cramps."

• dan...
• August 18, 2008

For Bronchitis "Had a bad case of bronchitis, very good drug, only side effect was nervousness. But I'd rather have the jitters than bronchitis any day!"

• Sab...
• February 12, 2016

For Bronchitis "The second pill made me feel confused, anxious, lightheaded."