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Rocephin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

Rocephin has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 132 reviews on Drugs.com. 84% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 9% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Rocephin

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  • Tri...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 17, 2024

For Pneumonia "After going under anesthesia, I developed a cough I couldn't get rid of. Within a couple of months, I had COVID and then found I had pneumonia. Thank goodness urgent care took an X-ray and found I had developed pneumonia from my anesthesia. Rocephin was literally a lifesaver. Within 24 hours, I felt like I was returning to my old self. The coughing started to subside and my breathing was so much better. I've since made two more trips to urgent care for follow-up shots. Simply an amazing drug!"

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  • Jay...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 23, 2020

For STD Prophylaxis "It was great, nothing to worry about, you'll be fine. The Rocephin injection felt like an ant bite. Doesn't hurt at all, lol. I laid on my stomach. I felt free, lol. I was so scared for nothing, lol. I was searching YouTube and the web for no reason, lol."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 16, 2018

For Bacterial Infection "My 79-year-old mother died 30 minutes after receiving a Rocephin shot. Rocephin is the “catch-all” antibiotic given in the ER in most African countries. Unfortunately, the manufacturers of this drug are not concerned about adverse reactions suffered by third-world country patients."

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 13, 2016

For Bacterial Infection "My husband was given a shot of Rocephin. Within seconds, he was in anaphylactic shock. He was given Benadryl to reverse the medication. He was rushed to the hospital, his blood pressure shot through the roof. He nearly died. From the shot, he suffers from serum sickness, high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, extreme sweating, restless leg syndrome, headaches, loss of appetite, PTSD, extreme panic attacks, hyperactivity, insomnia, flushing, jitters all the time, fear, depression, chest pain, and a feeling of discomfort. Loss of dignity, my husband is a different person, and this drug did this to him. It is a daily struggle every moment to keep positive and hope for a cure to fix his neurological damage this shot has caused."

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  • Anonymous
  • December 18, 2009

For Urinary Tract Infection "Noticed major improvement 4 hours after injection."

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  • November 23, 2013

For Urinary Tract Infection "Very bad urinary tract infection. Was given Septra, after three days, still not better. Dr. had me in the office for IV Rocephin. Problem cleared up within hours!"

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  • 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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  • nur...
  • April 15, 2014

For Pneumonia "Saved my life when I had bacterial pneumonia."

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  • 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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  • 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. In 2 to 4 hours, I feel so much better."

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  • shu...
  • June 24, 2009

For Bacterial Infection "Very good drug. Has worked very well for my daughter's ear infections."

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  • Loc...
  • January 7, 2012

For Pneumonia "Great! Received IV drip and felt better in less than 6 hours after IV! Miracle!"

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  • Jus...
  • March 26, 2020

For Bacterial Infection "Rocephin, yes, it worked overnight!!! I’m just so happy."

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  • Mik...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 11, 2017

For Bacterial Infection "Had a 103+ fever on and off for three days. Went to the ER, tests were done, and IV Rocephin was administered before results came back. Walked out of the hospital with no fever."

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  • March 13, 2016

For Urinary Tract Infection "I see a difference 5 hours later, but I have a kidney stone with gut-wrenching pain and a UTI. Hoping tonight gets better."

6 / 10
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  • Zan...
  • 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."

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  • Mar...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 19, 2015

For Bacterial Infection "2 days on med & I can breathe again. Very happy."

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  • 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."

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  • Rhy...
  • 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."

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  • Cle...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 12, 2014

For Gonococcal Infection, Uncomplicated "Worked so fast that before I left the office, I felt better."

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  • 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."

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  • Phi...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 1, 2015

For Joint Infection "Major gastrointestinal side effects including nausea and diarrhea."

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  • Jac...
  • 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 and a pill. Sent me to ER for observation."

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  • Pin...
  • 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 colored urine or smelly discharge. It works."

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  • Bon...
  • 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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