I am on my third day of taking Cipro for a UTI infection and felt better the second day into it but lastnight it felt like the cycle of feeling of urgance and frequent urination started again. Does this mean the Cipro is not working or has anyone had this happen also?
Cipro for UTI infection?
Question posted by k7cj4md on 28 April 2011
Last updated on 24 May 2017
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7 Answers
ErikLakies
22 Feb 2013
Hello, you can use keflex. good luck!
Julieplants
23 Jan 2013
Hello, it is a great medication but it's pretty expensive too. Also try keflex.
caringsonbj
29 April 2011
I apologize for not getting your question before later today, Cipro is among one of the antibiotics I have used for UTI since I have had a deficiency in my immune system since I was very young, Dzoobaby is right if after 14 days of use you continue to have any signs then you need to contact the doctor, sometimes after taking the medicine I have had to have a Urine culture to see what the bug is and then a sensitivity to see what drug kills it the best if it's not been killed, but unless you experience some side effects such as rash or breathing problems do not stop the medication without first allowing the doctor to know about it and then he has the option of changing your antibiotic. they need to be taken for the full course of treatment. take it all and I do hope that you improve, if you have any further questions don't hesitate to ask
myushi
17 Feb 2012
tnx iu all here i got my anser now... heheheheh
ken31gin
11 Jan 2013
Cipro can be a tricky drug. The warnings say that it can cause nerve damage and I already have damage due to my back problems so it did make things worse. I always look up the cautions on any drug but it doesn't mean that you will get them. I like to know what I am taking and what side affects I could get but be careful and don't think you will get them too. Everyone is different.
Ssewl
25 May 2017
I had a similar experience after having a urinary procedure 4 weeks in a row via a catheter which caused an infection according to my symptoms and urine culture. It's turns out that My bladder infection is resistant to Cipro. I knew something was wrong after day 4, and not getting bare minimal relief . Doctor prescribed Nitrofutantoin MCR 50 mg capsules. I've only taken 1 pill, but I am praying that by day 3 at least, the aching when I urinate and the
constant use of the bathroom will stop ,
madhattersbash
29 April 2011
OK, so what some of you are saying is that when my husband goes to the urologist and they 'test' the urine and say that it is 'fine', he might still actually have a UTI--if they didn't 'culture' it? I ask because he has bouts of uncontrolable urination sometimes, but with no burning or other side effects, and the doctor's office keeps saying that he doesn't have an infection...
PS: he can't take Cipro, so when they DO say he has an infection, they keep bouncing him around from one antibiotic to another--many times not really 'curing' the problem...
MACE1010
29 April 2011
There are other reasons for uncontrolable urination. They should be looking for some other kind of problem that a bladder infection.
madhattersbash
29 April 2011
He had prostate cancer in '98, and has been on Detrol LA 4 mg. for several years now, which has kept it under control; however, he had a many years' standing history of prostititus BEFORE the cancer. SO, when he would get the uncontrolled urination and urgency AFTER the radiation and seed implant, we would always assume that it was just another bout of that--but most times the simple urine test done in the urologist's office would be 'clean'.
MACE1010
29 April 2011
Does he get check up for the prostate cancer that he had?? If not maybe he should get checked again. I do know that prostate problems can make a man have to go far more often than he would other wise.
madhattersbash
29 April 2011
Yes, he's had a PSA test every six months since '98, and the readings are usually around .04--so it appears that he is as close to 'cured' as you can get!
Thank you for your concern!
lesliehelen
19 Jan 2013
if they aren't doing a microscopic when the run the urinalysis, they can't really see if there are any bacteria or not, the urine strips do show white cells and a certain type of bacteria (can't remember the name right now), they also look for protein and glucose..also the ph and specific gravity can show that the urine is indeed carrying certain bacteria. sulfa drugs are good, my dr. always puts me on cipro which works sometimes but not always..another antibiotic that works for me is bactrim, which is a broad spectrum antibiotic. there is another antibiotic which is specific for uti's, but of course i can't remember what it is... i have not worked in the lab since 1998, so things may have changed drastically, but i am just going on my personal uti experience!!! i hope it does get resolved soon, you should always take the full 7 - 14 day course, depending on what your dr. gives you. but in the long run, a culture will always be the best bet...
the type of bacteria that shows up on the strips are nitrate positive..that can usually be resolved with sulfa and cipro... has his prostate been checked lately..or if this is an on going problem they may need to do a cystoscope... good luck..
Inactive
29 April 2011
My doc said there are 4 bacteria that usually cause a UTI, that sulfa treats 3 of them and cipro treats the 4th. I am not sure how accurate that is, but they had only looked for the presence of white cells once for me, and I actually needed for the specimen to be cultured, I suffered for almost 2 weeks before they changed the medicine. If you are allergic to sulfa, they still might change the antibiotic to something other than cipro, if after several days there is no improvement. You can go buy some azo-standard tablets to help with the burning, they are available at all drug and mass retail stores. Ask your doctor if they cultured your specimen or merely looked for white cells, if this doesn't get better. I hope you feel relief soon, uti's hurt. Pattishan
Inactive
19 Jan 2013
I agree Patti. Have a great weekend, pledge
MACE1010
28 April 2011
I am on Cipro right now for the same problem. I hope you are really drinking a lot of water. If not you should be.
k7cj4md
28 April 2011
I have been drinking so much water I am in the bathroom every 20 minutes and it is interupting my sleep also. I feel like I am drowning I drink so much water but I guess the purpose is to flush the bacteria out right.
MACE1010
28 April 2011
Yes, that is a good part of the reason for drinking the water. I know how you feel. I do not even like water to start with.
DzooBaby
28 April 2011
This doesnt mean the Cipro isnt working. Keep taking the Cipro. Sometimes it takes a while for the medicine to completely get rid of the infection. Even if you feel better continue the course of the medication. If you are not better 14 days after starting the medication then have the Dr check your urine again and ask him to be sure and do a culture.
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