Ceftriaxone and Tiredness: What Users Say

• gta...
• November 14, 2019

For Gonococcal Infection, Uncomplicated "I was treated by this med ceftriaxone because of gonorrhea, and I had worst side effects. I felt weak and tired after 2 days taking the antibiotic, and it lasted weeks. Did anyone experience the same side effects?"

• Too...
• August 27, 2016

Ceftriaxone for Bacterial Infection "I had a severe throat or some sort of strep infection. Where I was so sick I hadn't eaten in two days (I DO NOT miss meals). Lethargic, sinus congestion, ear pain. Weekend, so I went to urgent care, they gave me a shot of Rocephin and a steroid. I didn't stay because I'm never allergic to anything, but I did pass out after leaving (it's a very strong dose of medicine), but I was fine, passed out before. Hours later, I'm able to eat food and sleep! They put me on a round of penicillin too. Great drug!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 17, 2018

Ceftriaxone for Bacterial Infection "Had a horrible cough for 7 days, with varying colors of sputum. Went from green to yellow to frothy white. At day 5, I had diarrhea and loss of appetite. I was weak and fragile, lethargic and dehydrated. Went into an urgent care walk-in, was swabbed for strep - came back false positive since it had been 7 days already. Doctor checked my throat, it was a harsh red, with inflammation and swelling. Given a shot of Rocephin to jumpstart my antibiotic treatments. Shot was painless for me. I feel better after a few hours, still have some throat and cough, but overall, I'm regaining my energy and my appetite."

• JJ...
• January 15, 2021

Ceftriaxone for Lyme Disease, Neurologic "Like others, I was misdiagnosed, for me, it was 25 years! I started slowly with other antibiotics and anti-malarial for Babesia, TBRF, and Lyme. When I finally started injecting Rocephin, I felt amazing afterward. Some days not so much... but like other comments, it’s made a big difference. My stomach feels amazing, and my joints stopped throbbing (in the AM... still tired at the end of the day). And neck was looser, and bones feel better. I already removed my GB... hoping to get rid of an odd side pain, so that’s not an issue for me. Hoping the effects last. May switch over to disulfiram eventually. Good luck all... we can get better step by step, hopefully! With nothing but love for my fellow sufferers!"

• Pro...
• October 22, 2017

Ceftriaxone for Pneumonia "Went to the doctor on a Monday with what I thought was sinuses acting up. They thought the same... by the next day, I had a bad cough and didn’t even feel like moving any muscle. I stayed on the couch for 2 days with a fever ranging from 100-102! I finally forced myself to go see the doctor again on Wednesday, and yup, pneumonia. They gave me a Rocephin shot in the office and also a prescription for a Z-pack! By the time I got home an hour later, my fever had dropped to around 99, and 30 minutes later, it was back to normal. Woke up the next day and thought, man, I could go to work (not very smart thinking on my end). I made it through work, but it wore me out. The doctor had me come back Saturday for another Rocephin shot, and today I feel more back to normal."