Ertapenem User Reviews & Ratings
Brand names: Invanz
Ertapenem has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 5 reviews on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 40% reported a negative experience.
| Condition | Avg. Rating | Reviews | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urinary Tract Infection | 2 reviews for Urinary Tract Infection | 198 medications | |
| Skin or Soft Tissue Infection | 2 reviews for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection | 164 medications | |
| Intraabdominal Infection | 1 reviews for Intraabdominal Infection | 59 medications | |
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- Doc
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 2, 2020
Invanz (ertapenem) for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "This drug Invanz saved me. Admitted with a fever of 103F, abdominal pain, unable to urinate. Started IV treatment with another drug. Culture came back positive for klebsiella (ESBL) and was put on Ivanz. I began three courses in hospital and finished at home. I had a fourth course pre-op and post-op."
- Cole
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 3, 2019
For Intraabdominal Infection "I was put on ertapenem for an intestinal infection (Ileum infection due to Crohn’s). Infusion therapy sucks but I have not had any side effects from this drug except maybe some fatigue. Better for me than flagyl, which made me incredibly nauseated and unable to eat. While this drug is powerful, don’t be afraid. Everyone reacts differently to medication but I was told by my infectious disease doctor that this medication was about as well tolerated as amoxicillin. I have more issues with saline solution IV flushes than this."
- Rennie
- March 25, 2023
For Urinary Tract Infection "This antibiotic worked really well for my UTI. The UTI was making me feel very ill. I had iv infusions and they worked like magic. I didn’t have any side effects except diarrhea. I was on treatment for seven days. I would advise you to eat a meal before infusions."
- Dad
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 6, 2018
Invanz (ertapenem) for Urinary Tract Infection "My dad was placed on this medication and did NOT do well. The side effects changed his mental status and affected his gross motor ability to the point that he was unable eat and drink by self"
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Invanz (ertapenem) for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "My husband was admitted to hospital for sepsis the blood culture showed Klebsiella pneumoni. Then he was sent home with a pic line and the IV med IVANZ. His strength deteriorated and by the 5 th day he could not stand up and was hallucinating. I found this was a side effect of IVANZ and the drug was stopped but he hallucinated severely for a week and could not walk. His Doctor said he has had several patients that responded this way to this drug. This was a horrible experience closer monitoring of the side effects of this drug is needed!!!"