Ciprofloxacin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Can...
• January 25, 2020

Ciprofloxacin for Urinary Tract Infection "I unfortunately got a UTI during a trip in Bali and was prescribed Cipro 500 for a 10-day course from a clinic here. My doctor back home said to try it for 3 days and if I still have problems, push it to 5 days. I HATE taking meds, so after reading a ton of reviews and side effects for this drug, I was very hesitant to take it. I waited 3 days until I couldn’t take it anymore and was in unbearable pain to finally start the course. I felt so much better day 1 and fortunately, day 3 I’m feeling back to normal and luckily no major side effects except slight itchiness all over within the first few hours and a little bit of chest pressure (probably anxiety from taking this!). I actually felt more alert than normal. I’m going to stop today and hopefully will remain feeling good. I am rating this an 8 because it’s a heavy-duty antibiotic and I think there are other choices I could’ve taken that aren’t as strong for an uncomplicated UTI - but that’s all they had available here."

• J4x...
• October 8, 2015

Ciprofloxacin for Urinary Tract Infection "I took Cipro for a UTI. It worked great. I took 750 mg twice a day for 10 days, and it worked perfectly. After the first dose, I started feeling relief from my UTI symptoms (frequent urge, slight incontinence, shy bladder, etc.). I gave Cipro a thumbs up. I am in my late twenties, male, active, and have no allergies."

• Ano...
• May 3, 2015

Ciprofloxacin for Urinary Tract Infection "Great medication for curing UTI, but the side effects are horrendous and not worth it. After 3 days, tendon pain in my heels and pain and tingling in my feet made it almost impossible to walk. The doctor took me off immediately, and now, more than 3 months later, the pain is finally beginning to subside. I've never suffered side effects from any medication when younger, but now at 65, I have to be extremely careful."

• Dap...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 6, 2019

For Bacterial Infection "I had a Staph aureus infection after a hip replacement, and having immune system problems, I had to take this medication (ciprofloxacin) + Rifampicin for 7 months. As I'd had an allergic reaction to the first two antibiotics [clindamycin and doxycycline], I had to stay on it. I felt so bad - didn't want to wake up. BUT I'M ALIVE. It was 7 months of hell, but when there isn't another antibiotic that can kill the infection and you're on the last of 3, you take it. One comment here that said it should be taken off the market, well if it had, I'd be dead. It was horrendous, but I'M ALIVE. Thank you to the guys that find these drugs, side effects or no side effects, without them I wouldn't be here. If you put it into perspective, 7 months is nothing. I would stare at the capsules twice a day, but I knew the alternative didn't bear thinking about. I hope these comments help others - take them, they killed my infection eventually, they saved my life, and hopefully they can do the same for you."

• Ano...
• May 7, 2013

Ciprofloxacin for Bladder Infection "This medicine gave me quick relief from the urinary tract infection, however I am vomiting and have diarrhea. The pharmacist label said to take on an empty stomach but when I called them, they said I can eat, just no dairy. Hopefully with something in my stomach the side effects will decrease."

• Pee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 24, 2018

Ciprofloxacin for Urinary Tract Infection "Amazing! I’m 19 from the UK and was getting recurrent UTIs no matter what I did to prevent them. Two rounds of nitrofurantoin and trimethoprim didn’t do the trick, and symptoms were awful and in a lot of pain/discomfort. Was making me so miserable. Doc put me on a week-long course of Cipro, and I felt so much better after the first dose! So happy! Don’t let the side effects scare you, and to be honest, even if I did happen to get side effects, it is a balancing act of relief or side effects anytime you take meds. Still got a few days left of taking it, but I’m so glad how well this has worked in only the first dose! Hoping I never get one of these again, and I hope all these bad reviews don’t put anyone off, lol x."

• Emp...
• April 30, 2010

Ciprofloxacin for Urinary Tract Infection "I used Cipro for a urinary tract infection. I do not usually get urinary tract infections. The first night I took it, I felt better by the next morning. It took a few hours before I felt better where I didn't have to go to the bathroom every 3 minutes, but it let me sleep and by the next day, that burning sensation had gone away. The only side effect was I felt nauseated and sluggish the first day. After that, it was great to get back to normal."

• Eye...
• January 7, 2018

For Sinusitis "This is the only antibiotic that works for my chronic sinusitis. I get infections often, and they are horrible. I get anxiety and depression when I'm that sick. Cipro is the only antibiotic that doesn't make my stomach sick. This medicine is almost as hard to get now as narcotics. It's ridiculous! After the first dose, there is improvement. If you were given this for a sinus infection, don't be afraid of it. It's a great antibiotic with fewer side effects than all the others. It's kicking the heck out of a month-long infection for me right now. I'm so happy. I was at rock bottom a few days ago. Finally, I'm getting better."

• Mis...
• June 15, 2016

Ciprofloxacin for Urinary Tract Infection "I had UTI for 13 days and I was too much worried about it. It was a very painful experience when urinating. So I searched out and chose the Cipro. I had taken 2 pills, 250 mg in 24 hours. Believe me, I had not noticed any side effect of this medicine except a minor headache and I feel 70% better than before. It works for me and I hope I will recover 100% with time. Scary reviews were scaring me but it's different for me. Thank God."

• Ken...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 5, 2019

Ciprofloxacin for Prostatitis "I used Bactrim for a month for my prostatitis, but I didn't feel any better. I went to another Dr and prescribed me Cipro. It's been 5 days since I started using this medication, and it seems to be working. As a side effect, it gave me diarrhea, but I just ignore it. I feel much better than before."

• Yag...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2025

For Urinary Tract Infection "In just 2 hours after taking the first pill, the strong smell in the urine disappeared. I thought it was my imagination. I had been having this problem for a month. I thought it would take days, but from what I read, it is really fast. But of course, I will take the 7 days that the doctor prescribed to kill the bacteria 100%, otherwise they will come back with resistance."

• ynn...
• January 27, 2015

Ciprofloxacin for Urinary Tract Infection "Prescribed Cipro for a urinary tract infection, 500 mg, 1 every 12 hrs. I noticed a great difference after 2 pills. It made me feel a little sick still after 3 days, so I started breaking the tablet in half to help with the blah feeling. It works great for urinary tract infection."

• Hel...
• March 15, 2013

For Bacterial Infection "Many times, people only write reviews when a medication doesn't work. Therefore, people doing research on side effects become terrified. I have used Cipro several times, it always worked great for me and never gave me any side effects. I only used it when I was sick and never longer than 10 days, but it is an antibiotic I trust. Medications work differently on everyone."

• Mol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 28, 2019

Ciprofloxacin for Urinary Tract Infection "This medication worked quickly for me, and I had no side effects. I took 500 mg for 7 days. I had a horrible UTI where my urine smelled absolutely rancid. Within 48 hrs, this medication took away the terrible smell and provided me relief. I’m so grateful, thank you!"

• Sam...
• August 13, 2016

Ciprofloxacin for Urinary Tract Infection "Not a fan. Went to urgent care for a particularly painful UTI and was prescribed Cipro and immediately took the first dose. The plus side is it started working almost immediately. 24 hours later and I'm about 90% better already. However, after taking the second pill, I developed some slight nausea and then, several hours later, noticed some muscle pain in my calves and behind my knees, and it has now spread to my shoulders and wrists. After reading that Cipro can cause serious and permanent damage, I quit using it immediately and asked to be switched to a different antibiotic. Not worth it!"

• her...
• September 22, 2016

Ciprofloxacin for Urinary Tract Infection "Cipro works well for me without incurring any noticeable negative side effects. Strangely, though, I get many of the terrible side effects described by some here when taking levofloxacin - the insomnia, the crippling panic attacks, etc. It just goes to show, I suppose, how differently these meds affect different individuals."

• Rut...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 6, 2020

Ciprofloxacin for Urinary Tract Infection "Took Cipro two separate times for UTI, but still had the infection after completing each course exactly as prescribed. I avoided dairy per instructions and took each tablet 12 hours apart. Both times after Cipro failed, my doctor then prescribed a three-day course of Levaquin, which worked perfectly."

• Kis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2019

For Diverticulitis "Was given ciprofloxacin for suspected diverticulitis, which I ended up not having. After the second pill, I was having cognitive issues. After the third pill, I developed tachycardia, muscle weakness, numbness, and severe anxiety. I didn't take any more. It's been almost a year, and since I have developed pain in my muscles, joints, and tendons. My muscles are wasting away. I can't walk very far or for very long. I have hair loss, vision and hearing problems, worsened tinnitus, digestive issues, auditory hallucinations, and chronic fatigue. This drug has destroyed my life. DO NOT TAKE THIS CIPROFLOXACIN ANTIBIOTIC!!!"

• Lei...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 4, 2019

Ciprofloxacin for Urinary Tract Infection "This drug (Cipro) caused me irreversible joint damage after 2 pills. It also caused weakness, high blood pressure, and mental changes. I was weak and unstable for months after use. Years later, I still have joint damage. I would NOT recommend, even though it did clear my UTI. This drug should be used as a last resort, only in a life or death situation when permanent joint damage is better than the alternative."

• Sti...
• February 10, 2014

For Bladder Infection "I have very frequent bladder infections and I take Cipro. It always works except for this time. I took it twice yesterday as prescribed, but I woke up every hour last night having to go. I've never had a problem with it not working, but maybe I'm developing an immunity to it because of the amount I get bladder infections."

• Yaz...
• June 18, 2018

Ciprofloxacin for Diverticulitis "This works, but the side effects are horrible. Nausea, vomiting, muscle pain, right-side neck and shoulder pain and stiffness, mental fog, and general malaise. This medication has 'black box' warnings I was never told about, what a mess. Quitting after 5 days and hoping for the best. Nasty stuff! If there is an alternative, they should not even prescribe this stuff!"

• Anonymous
• October 21, 2011

For Bladder Infection "250 mg for 3 days. Worked great! Left me very tired, lightly nauseous, and a little heartburn (and perhaps developing a little yeast infection), but nothing I can't handle. I got a great night of sleep, but my days were bad. I did get freaked out by some of the reviews I read, but I had to remember that hundreds, if not thousands, of people take this medicine, and only the ones with bad reactions will post anything (only a fraction of the people prescribed it). It works differently with everyone, so do not let these reviews make your mind up. Take it one pill at a time and see how it affects you. Tip: take the pill with a lot of water and food in your belly. This helped me. Good luck!"

• Bet...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 6, 2013

Ciprofloxacin for Urinary Tract Infection "I had a urinary tract infection, which unfortunately went up to my kidneys, so my MD prescribed Cipro. I already felt better after 2 days of taking it, however, I was getting terrible headaches that do not go away even if I take over-the-counter meds. That's the least of my worries, though, as long as my infection got treated."

• Bil...
• June 9, 2017

Ciprofloxacin for Urinary Tract Infection "I had a UTI with some blood showing in my urine prior to taking two 500 mg Cipro tabs a day, which I took for 3-4 days. I went for a short 1/2 mile walk. Toward the end of the walk, I started limping as my right inner foot arch was becoming more and more painful to the point I couldn't walk efficiently anymore. I limped back home trying to figure out why I was having all the pain in my foot, as I didn't twist or turn it or anything like that. I stopped taking the Cipro, and the tendon pain in my foot lessened each day. Cipro removed the infection, but it left me with permanent plantar fascia tendon damage in my foot. I wouldn't recommend Cipro to anyone. The first side effect listed is causes tendon damage-ruptures. Not good people/FDA."

• Spe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 28, 2012

Ciprofloxacin for Urinary Tract Infection "It was effective for my bladder infection, but the side effects are not good. After 3 days of medication, I developed severe pain in my Achilles tendon and both ankles. It continues to this day, 2 months later. I've also developed severe pain (tendonitis?) in my elbows. I never had this pain before taking Cipro."