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    Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Avelox in sodium chloride iso-osmotic intravenous.

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    1-3 of 3
    Condition: Pneumonia caused by Bacteria
    3/10/2014 11:29:59 PM

    Reviewer: lookedupmedsfoundthispage, 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    I must not be as sensitive to this drug as the other reviewers. It does cause a bit of a stomach ache, but then again, Cipro has always done that to me, too. Eat food before you take it and drink a full glass of water with it. It's strong. I felt better after about 22-24 hours, which has been typical of my history in antibiotics taking effect. Maybe ask your physician what things it is mos ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Pneumonia caused by Bacteria
    6/6/2012 10:55:52 PM

    Reviewer: never again, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I had a full IV of Avelox while in the ER and it did nothing for it. In fact, I was ejected from the hospital because they knew they made a drastic mistake giving me medrol inhalation treatments (I am allergic to steroids) and the Avelox as well. Thank God my insurance didn't cover the seven day regimen the prescribed when I left. I was sicker when I left than when the ambulance took me to ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Pneumonia caused by Bacteria
    7/5/2010 10:22:47 PM

    Reviewer: melissa1965, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    this med made me feel worse,ive had swelling frequent urination,and ny bacteria infection seems to be worse it also made my copd worse,do not use this drug!!!!!!!!!!

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