Cipro for Urinary Tract Infection User Reviews (Page 5)

• Emma...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 26, 2022

"Prescribed this for a UTI that seemed resistant to Macrobid. I was feeling pretty sick and in constant pain after Macrobid didn’t work. Cipro seemed to kick in after about 28 hours of so of taking it (3 pills). I went from feeling like I could barely get out of bed to being able to work. Still have some pain but I can function again. No side effects so far except feeling slightly tired/some muscle aches. After a week of feeling miserable it’s nice to feel better."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2017

"I am a 67 year old female with no history of UTI until last week. PA prescribed Cipro 250. I can't sleep, I am having horrible heartburn, belching & burning. I have 3 tabs left & will finish taking because has helped the UTI. But I will not take again."

• Jelaine
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2023

"Cipro carries a black box warning related to potential neurological adverse effects. I was unaware of this the last time I took Cipro for a simple UTI. Within 3 hours of the first dose, I began experiencing tingling on my left side (I thought I was having a stroke!) I stopped the Cipro immediately. But the damage was done - I experienced occasional nerve tingling for 6 months. Luckily for me, the nerve damage was not permanent. It goes without saying I'll never take another drug in the fluoroquinoline family again."

• PKO
• May 14, 2016

"Kept getting Cipro for UTI's. Would go away and resurface 6 weeks later . Then began the excruciating pain in legs and ankles, brain fog, a whole list of things going wrong. Do your research and only if you are on deaths door agree to take this poison . It may work at first but you are likely to pay months and years later. So not worth it!"

• Aurav...
• July 5, 2016

"I went to de Dr. With an UTI. I got prescribed the genetic for Cipro 500 mg. first pill i felt fine, secund pild I started to feel a tingling sensation on my forearm and pain on my wrists. Therd pill my arems hurt from the shoulders to the palm of my hands my arms had gotten swollen and I couldn't even stand my watch. I couldn't sleep at night do to the pain on my arms with I thought it was not normal. Next morning befor my next pill i desided to read the side effects of this medication and it say that in some cases it could cause swollen, vomit, nousea, and arm pain. At that moment I stop taking the medication and went baco to my doctor and complain. And i made them to write this med under my allergies so this dosent hapend again."

• Anonymous
• September 7, 2009

"I took this 2 times for the same UTI. Although it helped minimize some of the symptoms, it did not cure my UTI. I have taken 6 rounds of antibiotics (2x Cipro) and have finally been prescribed Augmentin. Hopefully it will work!"

• Stay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 18, 2016

"I have had a uti for about 2 weeks now.. The first week I was prescribed 100mg twice a day of macrobid which did absolutely nothing to my uti. I went in for a physical days after finishing macrobid and was told I still had a uti so I was put on 500 mg of cipro twice a day. Ever since getting on cipro I have had pain everywhere in my body. I now have pain in my leg and behind my knee, I have horrible pain on my right side of my shoulder and neck & I also have a sore feeling all over my chest area.. On top of that I feel as if something on my face is swollen? It does not appear swollen but I fell my tongue is a bit bigger and so are other parts of my face.. This is torture.. I can not wait to get off of this stuf.."

• Gano
• May 3, 2018

"This is my 10th day taking 500mg Cipro every day for a UTI. I'm laying in bed with severe pain in my lower stomach. I have noticed side effects ie lethargic, leg pain etc. I still feel like I have to urinate even though I just did. I'm still having the usual symptoms of pressure, pain, and frequency... In fact it feels worse. I have a call into my doctor, but wanted to let it run its course."

• Nerve...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 12, 2016

"Horrible pain and Nerve damage in my feet after one pill. Couldn't walk normally for over a month and had to roll around in a chair. Turns out I didn't even have the UTI they prescribed it for, but the nerves will still get painful and make walking hard today, which is 6 years later. I wouldn't recommend taking this unless your infection is life threatening!"

• AryaS...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2015

"Was diagnosed with a UTI yesterday. Prescribed 250 mg Cipro 2x per day. I just had my third dose 20 minutes ago. The pain has lessened slightly and is becoming more manageable. I hope to be rid of the burning by this evening. So far, I'm happy with it (provided it works). I did have some side effects upon starting it: confusion, forgetfulness and I had some weird dreams. My boyfriend told me I was shaking in my sleep at one point and he was afraid I was seizing. Other than the mental side effects, I feel fine. Try a probiotic 30 minutes after each dose to counteract GI side effects."

• Steam...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 14, 2017

"Took cipro for a UTI twice a year for a couple of years. First time got a UTI and it was gone quickly then got another 6 months later, continued frequently, the whole time acquiring other issues.. When telling my doc they said I was getting older, the issues I was experiencing weren't from drug toxicity as they weren't going to stop writing the scripts Tinitis, neuropathy, small nerve neuropathy, vicious detachment, tremendous stomach issues, insomnia, depression, loss of memory Nerve damage or neuropathy has destroyed my life. I can't pick things up anymore without pain, the burning freezing feeling in my legs, feet, hands and fingers are are so painful at this point I'm losing the battle. The HORROR continues daily . Help me !!!!! Please"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 15, 2014

"On the 7th and last day for taking Cipro I developed a rash with no itching on most of my body . After 2 weeks I still have some rash and also nausea. My doctor said Cipro had nothing to do with either. It did clear up my UTI infection but should I not take Cipro ever again .Thanks."

• Drift...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2014

"I am a male. Have been taken it for only 3 days, so cannot comment on efficacy yet but since starting it have been afflicted with continual attacks of Hiccups (not listed as a side effect) Annoying and very debilitating (To those around me as well!) Seeing Doctor in two days to decide course of action. Will report later."

• Anonymous
• December 18, 2009

"Cipro worked the first time I got a urinary tract infection but has become less effective with each successive one. This time my doctor gave me an injection of Rocephin followed by a 15 day (twice a day) treatment of Doxycycline."

• OIA
• January 4, 2018

"I was prescribed an injection of the drug followed by a 1 x 2 dose of tablets. I am restless, I have developed wounds on my lips and the upper skin on my lips is burned permanently, tremors in the legs and hands, no appetite.....its horrible!"

• Rosie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 24, 2021

"For the last 10 years, I have suffered from regular bladder infections. Last week I ended up in hospital with a serious bladder. I was weeing blood and the pain of weeing was the worst pain I had ever experienced. It was so painful that I nearly fainted a couple of times. After taking my first tablet of Cipro, the pain had decreased by about half. I took Cipro for 5 days (2 tablets a day). I have given it a 7/10 as even though it works very quickly, and for me didn’t get any symptoms, I don’t feel like my infection has totally disappeared. I am worried that it’s going to come back. My stomach is still bloated and I need to go to the toilet nonstop. Really not sure what to do…"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2022

"Came in hospital for severe bladder infection, was prescribed these, took one and left, sat at the park after, 10 min later I start to get very warm and face ears etc very itchy. Felt something was very I told my friend and he looks at me and says "we need to go back to the hospital" I had started from head to toe swell and be covered in hives. I drove the 5 min back to hospital, ran in, lifted up my shirt and they buzzed me back in. I was immediately placed in a room, in rushed 2 doctors and a ton of nurses to begin my treatment for anaphylaxis. The abdominal pain was beginning at this point as well as my throat swelling. I was admitted to hospital for 5 days. Anaphylaxis is rare I'm sure, but I would definitely advise only taking this medication within reach of a hospital in case the same were to happen."

• No Go
• January 23, 2011

"Took this medicine during Chemo and Radiation. Did not work, may have been because of the Chemo and Radiation, just not sure. Was given Bactrim and that did not work either. I am now on my 3rd of 5 day Levaquin dose and passed my AZO UTI over the counter test this morning, yea. Two months of a UTI is a bit much, although, I now know what works for future."

• J Adams
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 18, 2016

"I Took just one tablet, i was rushed to hospital I could not even pick my hand up. Sadly someone gave me a 2nd dose in hospital the next day, 20 mins later I went into.. ANAPHYLAXIS SHOCK .. I had 8 Drs round my bed doing so many things. Thank GOD for those 8 Drs ACTING so FAST. Had I not been in hospital that day. I would not be here now to tell my Story. I was told is was a very close call even though I was in hospital. This was a truly Terrifying thing to happen. I am now so scared to take any antibiotic. 18.3.2016"

• Dog...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 4, 2021

"Took this drug two times. One time I ended up puking non stop and the doctor felt it was a fluke but prescribed me something else. Second time when I got a bladder infection and was prescribed Cipro, I had extreme leg pain. Barely could walk so the doctor sent me to the ER thinking it was a blood clot. Nope. Stopped Cipro and I got better. Apparently this is not unusual with Cipro. Not comfortable at all using this drug and do not recommend it. It was a nightmare. I believe this drug is a black box drug if I remember correctly"

• Anonymous
• November 24, 2014

"This medicine is amazing. I have taken this for three different urinary tract infections and it has cured them in only one day, seriously. I give it a rating of 11."

• MarzG
• February 8, 2015

"Cipro has been a great help dealing with my urinary tract infections. Normally after the first pill I feel tremendous relief. I am fortunate that I do not experience any side effects."

• yaah
• May 19, 2020

"Cipro didn't work for my UTI, took it for seven days, every 12 hours."

• Muddy...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 3, 2016

"Every time i get a UTI they put me on Bactrim and it doesn't help at all. Then they will put me on Cipro and it gets the job done. So now I tell the doctor I want Cipro for a UTI."

• LinaO...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 22, 2014

"Ciprofloxacin is a great antibiotic for a urinary tract infection in 2 days it'll be gone! Pain free."