(Generic) Avelox Moxifloxacin Treat Bacteria Infections 400 Mg X 30 Pill Review

Like clockwork, you can always count on me getting a cold at least twice a year.  Blame it on the ever-changing, whimsical Indiana weather - where one day it's 90 and humid and the next day, it's 65 and mild.

About eight weeks ago, whatever comes into bloom, came into bloom and I started my usual sneezing fits.  I popped my usual Claritin tablet (10 mg) and that seemed to take care of it.  One thing though - I wasn't consistent - and on top of that, I was working too much, running myself down, and just not taking care of myself as I should have been.

The dreaded sinus infection set in.  I absolutely hate getting a sinus infection because when I do, it practically paralyzes me.

When it came on (like a mack truck), I was prescribed my usual Z-pack.  Most of the time, that does the trick and while it made a dent in my issues, three weeks later, I found myself feeling even worse than before.

The second round of antibiotics I was prescribed was something new to me - Avelox.  Made by the Bayer Corporation, it's supposed to be an advanced antibiotic which is specifically prescribed for sinusitis and bronchitis.  Most individuals aren't prescribed this as their first antibiotic.  It's usually the second one you're given after the first one fails to clear up your infection.  I was prescribed 400 mg, 1 time a day for 14 days.

Now usually, I'm one to read up on an antibiotic or any other new prescription drug (to me) before I take it.  In this case, I was feeling so horrible that I didn't take the time.  I trusted my nurse practitioner of ten years - and after reading about the general side effects, I took my 400 mg pill and went to sleep.

Side Effects

The first and second time I took it, I did notice a metalic aftertaste and a bit of nausea.  On the third day, I was a bit dizzy and to my surprise, it made me incredibly sleepy.  After that, I experienced no side effects.

Effectiveness

"It rapidly penetrates to the site of infection in the sinus tissue and kills common bacteria involved in acute bacterial sinusitis." 

Right away - I could tell a difference (although this was not a miracle, overnight cure).  I still ran a slight fever for about three days and I didn't feel like doing much (which is typical).  By day six, I did feel closer to my usual self.

Sidenote

After I had completed my 14 day round, I did take the time to do a search on the net to see what other people's reactions were.  Unfortunately, there was a LOT of negativity associated to Avelox and many people who posted had severe side-effects.   They seemed to be neurological in nature (severe headaches, major dizziness and disorientation) which is why I highly recommend - before taking Avelox - that you look into other alternatives.  If you're resistant to many antibiotics or have tried others (without success) to rid yourself of your infection, Avelox may be the right one for you.