Rocephin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)
Rocephin has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 127 reviews on Drugs.com. 84% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 10% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Rocephin
- nurse...
- April 15, 2014
For Pneumonia "Saved my life when I had a bacterial pneumonia."
- Anonymous
- August 20, 2009
For Pneumonia "I was told by my physician after tests that I had pneumonia. He gave me a shot of rocephin. The next morning I was almost back to normal, except for having a very sore butt. I feel much better."
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- Ear...
- June 23, 2016
For Bacterial Infection "Rocephin is like a miracle I am always getting sick with ear infections, strep throat, and one shot is all it takes and with 2 to 4 hours I feel so much better."
- Anonymous
- December 16, 2008
For Bacterial Infection "My child ran a fever for days from a throat infection. It got up to 105.6. He got a shot of Rocephin and was 90% better by the next day."
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- shut...
- June 24, 2009
For Bacterial Infection "Very good drug. Has worked very well for my daughter's ear infections."
- Just...
- March 26, 2020
For Bacterial Infection "Rocephin YES it worked overnight !!! I’m just so happy "
- Zano
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 11, 2019
For Bacterial Infection "This shot does miracles. It starts clearing up bad infections in just a couple of hours."
- Locod...
- January 7, 2012
For Pneumonia "Great! Received IV drip and felt better in less than 6 hours after IV! Miracle!"
- Rhys
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 17, 2023
For Urinary Tract Infection "I honestly felt better within 8 hours of having it. I expected it to burn badly but it didn't. I didn't even feel it. I highly recommend it."
- Mike...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 11, 2017
For Bacterial Infection "Had 103+ fever on and off for three days. Went to ER, tests were done and IV Rocephin administered before results came back. Walked out of the hospital with no fever."
- Sibyl...
- March 13, 2016
For Urinary Tract Infection "I see a difference with 5 hours later but I have a kidney stone with gut wrenching pain and a uti Hoping tonight gets better"
- Maryb...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 19, 2015
For Bacterial Infection "2 day on med & I can breathe again. Very happy."
- RSiiro
- November 13, 2010
For Bacterial Infection "Being given IV Rocephin 1 gram for severe injury to left ear as prophylaxis to prevent infection. After two days (two doses) I have not experienced any side effects at all, nor any signs of infection."
- JJM
- September 2, 2009
For Lyme Disease, Neurologic "Started on 8/30, for 28 days. As of today, feeling somewhat better, physically. Cognitively remains to be seen. "
- the...
- October 13, 2009
For Kidney Infections "I had an allergic reaction to this medicine. This drug could be a good drug for others but it wasn't a good one for me. "
- Jacqu...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 7, 2016
For Bronchitis "Allergic reaction , May 6, 2016. Itching, redness, 45 minutes into shot. Went back to Dr office, they gave me 2 shots an a pill. Sent me to ER for observation."
- Clean...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 12, 2014
For Gonococcal Infection, Uncomplicated "Worked so fast that before I left office I felt better"
- Pinky...
- June 22, 2016
For Gonococcal Infection, Uncomplicated "My daughter was given this injection for Gonorrhea the injection was very painful it caused nausea, but she does feel a lot better no more dark color urine or smelly discharge it works"
- PhilI...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 1, 2015
For Joint Infection "Major gastrointestinal side effects including nausea and diarrhea"
- Piper
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 24, 2019
For Urinary Tract Infection "Just got the shot. Will update tomorrow."
- Mike
- February 3, 2017
For Gonococcal Infection, Disseminated "I have aniexty really bad and feared a bad side effect. After 3 days of worry I took the shot. Nothing happens just a pain in butt. It's fast. Just do it"
- Sissy
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- June 13, 2019
For Joint Infection "This shot is the only shot that helps me I don't do good with pills. I think it's awesome."
- Mandy
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 21, 2022
For Urinary Tract Infection "I had the injection today. It did not hurt. It did not burn. It's been about 10 hours and the injection area is fine. I looked at all of the comments. You'll definitely feel better."
- Bonnie
- Taken for 10 years or more
- March 11, 2024
For Urinary Tract Infection "Rocephin is an awesome antibiotic. When I am given it by IV or shot, it does clear a UTI up so fast!"
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For Urinary Tract Infection "Very bad urinary tract infection. Was given Septra after three days still not better. Dr had me in office for IV Rocepehin. Problem cleared up within hours!"