Avelox User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• February 15, 2010

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

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

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

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

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."

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

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."

• 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
• January 7, 2012

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."

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

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
• July 19, 2010

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."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• November 13, 2010

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
• February 1, 2009

For Pneumonia "The first two days of taking Avelox were the worst for me; terrible headache and weakness. On the third day, the headache was not as severe. I ended up having an upset stomach for the entire ten days. However, I can breathe better, but I did look forward to taking that last pill."

• Anonymous
• September 2, 2009

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."

• Tor...
• September 14, 2014

For Sinusitis "Numb hands for an hour, severe headache, blurry vision, rash on my arms. And this was with my first dosage. Doctor didn't even ask to see what previous antibiotics worked for me in the past. He just gave me Avelox and prednisone and said, 'On your way.'"

• mal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 23, 2016

For Bacterial Infection "Please read my experience carefully. Months before I took Avelox, the landlord had sprayed all the complex with insect repellent, it was so strong that I felt I couldn't breathe. I went straight away to the doctor, where they administered Ventolin and oxygen. I felt better, but ever since, I became extremely sensitive. I could not smell perfumes or Dettol/gas stations without feeling suffocated. Months later, I got sick with the flu, and the flu went to my chest, and I couldn't breathe and experienced pain in my chest. I was taken to the hospital and was given a nebulizer but didn't feel better, so they did an X-ray and gave me Avelox. I got all the side effects, but it cleared it, and my asthma! Not sensitive anymore! So to keep it short, it fixed my lungs."

• Anonymous
• March 26, 2010

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

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

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."

• Anonymous
• February 6, 2013

For Sinusitis "After the second dose of Avelox, I broke out in hives. This is unfortunate, because I felt a world of difference (better) within 6 hours of taking the initial dose. Now that I've got hives, I am back to another antibiotic, and I don't know if it will work as well."

• Sta...
• February 7, 2012

For Bronchitis "Switched from Cednifir to Avelox on day 4 of treatment. Seemed to be a more potent medicine and reduced symptoms quickly. Only side effect was a sped-up metabolic euphoria feeling bordering on being a low anxiety attack. But was able to perform my job, which requires constant and close contact with the public."

• Eri...
• June 21, 2010

For Bacterial Infection "This drug was a miracle for me! I was very skeptical about taking these because of the horrible reviews that are out there. I went to my doctor and he prescribed me Azithromycin. It did nothing for me. My ear got really inflamed, and I was half deaf in my ear. Fluid was blocked up. I went back to the doctor 2 days later (Wednesday), and he prescribed me steroids to get rid of the inflammation, and he gave me Avelox. He told me to start Avelox Saturday, if needed. Saturday came, and I seemed to be better. I didn't take it. Sunday came, and the ear pain came back. I took Avelox, and my ear infection feels like it's 80% healed! It's been about 29 hours since I took the first pill, and my ear feels amazing! NO side effects!"

• 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!!!!!"

• 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."

• Ave...
• September 19, 2009

For Sinusitis "I took one pill and had a severe allergic reaction to it in less than half an hour. It started with stomach pain, blood in the stool, rash, swelling, and shortness of breath. I had a seizure, my husband called the ambulance, and I ended up in the hospital. Scary experience, and I want to let everyone know how horrible this drug is."