Ciprofloxacin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Amy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2016

For Diverticulitis "I was on metronidazole (Flagyl) & ciprofloxacin for diverticulitis. Let me start off by saying these two medications together suck, however, they do work. I have never had any problems with medications...ever. (In 40 years) This time though, at times, I thought I was dying! Best described as the worst flu ever. Massive nausea, occasional vomiting, diarrhea, exhaustion, horrible taste in my mouth, nothing tasted good, and my appetite was bad. Day 4 was the peak of feeling awful. I went to every review site trying to gather what worked to curb the symptoms. Everyone is different, so what worked for others didn't necessarily work for me. Here is what did work for me a bit, in case it can help anyone else. 1.) Try to not take them together. Split up the doses by like an hour or so. 2.) Take each dose with a little food (even if you aren't hungry), something bland. Do not use dairy products, this made my nausea worse! 3.) Have mints or candy at all times. Your mouth will feel gross, and things will taste funny. However, I found spearmints also helped soothe the tummy a bit. 4.) Pepto-Bismol. 5.) Try not to take them immediately before bed at night. Give it about an hour or two. I noticed nausea will wake me up throughout the night if I take them too close to going to sleep. Good luck, and remember: your doctor prescribed these for a reason. A reason that could turn into life-threatening unless you get it controlled. The worst thing ever is to start taking an antibiotic and then stopping it mid-cycle, as your body then becomes immune to it and is essentially ineffective."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2018

Ciprofloxacin for Urinary Tract Infection "I took Cipro for a severe UTI that did not respond to treatment with Amox-Clav. It worked quickly and had no side effects. I think the horror stories on this page are the extreme reactions and not the norm. Everybody is different. Worked great for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 3, 2012

For Bladder Infection "I was prescribed Cipro after having a severe bladder infection. Within 3-4 hours, I started feeling relief, by 12 hours, I was almost completely better. Be sure to take all of the medication, or it may come back worse. Overall, Cipro worked like a charm and gave me almost instant relief."

• Abr...
• May 1, 2015

Ciprofloxacin for Urinary Tract Infection "I had kidney pain. Back back. Pain that went down to my leg, and I couldn't sleep. Thought it was from maybe overdrinking, so I drank a lot of water, but 7 days later, after eating only vegetables and fruits and taking cranberry juice and antioxidants, I went to the doctor. After my first pill, the pressure was gone, and after the second pill (500 mg), the pain was gone. It works!! No side effects other than slight nausea, but that's nothing compared to one week of pain and sleepless nights."

• Jle...
• May 1, 2014

Ciprofloxacin for Urinary Tract Infection "I was put on Cipro to treat a urinary tract infection. I was already on a medication that suppressed my immune system, and even though the Cipro did wonders for my UTI, the side effects were unbearable. I was directed to take 1 250 mg tab twice daily for 3 days. I was only able to get through the first 2 days. The side effects ranged from what was a mild headache the first day to a severe headache the second day, accompanied by muscle pain, joint aches, shortness of breath, and even chest palpitations on the right side. I went in to see my doc, and he said to come off them because even though they worked well for my UTI, my body was clearly unable to tolerate the side effects. Overall, I say the medicine is very effective but is also strong, so beware of side effects."

• Jac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 21, 2014

For Sinusitis "Of all the available antibiotics, this one has the fewest side effects for me, and unless I have a MRSA infection in my sinus, the one that works the best. Allergic reactions can happen with any medicine, so make sure you know those signs. Itchy skin (hyper itchy), welts, shortness of breath, blue fingernails, etc."

• Mis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2015

Ciprofloxacin for Urinary Tract Infection "I have a bad UTI and was doubled over in severe pain. After the first pill of Cipro (500 mg), the pain has lessened dramatically. I'm shocked it worked so quickly! However, all antibiotics make me nauseous and fatigued, but I'll take that over severe pain."

• RJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 11, 2019

Ciprofloxacin for Kidney Infections "I have taken 5 of the 500 mg so far for a kidney infection. So far, I have had no side effects, and the pain in my back area of kidneys is gone. I am feeling better but was very worried about what I have read on side effects, but I will continue to take my dose 2 times a day for 7 days total at this point."

• Gil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 22, 2020

Ciprofloxacin for Diverticulitis "I was given Cipro for mild, uncomplicated diverticulitis. Not only did it not help, but it caused me to be drug resistant, and I got the superbug, C. difficile. That nearly was the end of me. The infectious disease doctor said people should stay away from Cipro. It is causing serious issues!"

• Kat...
• May 14, 2015

For Bladder Infection "I've been prescribed Cipro several times and have never had a problem with the drastic side effects others have posted here. I usually have 60% relief within 6 hours of taking the first pill. By day two, the burning is pretty much gone. The frequency and bloating slowly resolve during the rest of the treatment days. I use AZO to help with pain at the onset, but usually only need to take 1 dose before the Cipro kicks in."

• Pan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 5, 2015

For Bladder Infection "Best med ever for bladder infections. I thought I'd never leave the house, but after the first dose, I felt better in 4 hours. After the 2nd dose, I feel almost back to normal. I've taken this med a lot in my life with no side effects. Take it with food and plenty of water if you can."

• lan...
• November 25, 2014

Ciprofloxacin for Urinary Tract Infection "Symptoms I had before being put on Cipro were the usual - blood in urine, pressure on bladder, need to pee every 10 seconds even after going, stinging. After being on 500 mg twice, almost all the symptoms were gone, but the side effects were horrible. I had nausea, headache, diarrhea, drowsiness, and some chest pain. The size of the pills is relatively huge too. Not supposed to split them, but I did anyway because it got stuck in my throat and made me throw up my dinner once. I put the split pill into a 00 veggie capsule, which makes it easy to swallow, and I can't taste the bitterness."

• Buc...
• June 29, 2013

Ciprofloxacin for Urinary Tract Infection "I took Cipro a year ago for a urinary tract infection and had very little side effects. I just started taking Cipro again two days ago for another UTI, and this time it is making me miserable. I no longer have the symptoms of a UTI, but my muscles hurt, I feel tired, and I have had some diarrhea."

• Anonymous
• March 5, 2011

Ciprofloxacin for Bladder Infection "I had to stop taking the medicine due to getting yellowing of the skin, fevers, nightmares, severe headaches, dizziness, hot flashes, restlessness, nausea, etc. The medicine was fine until about three days into it, then I began to feel worse, and it was even hard for me to breathe. I may be one of the select few who reacted this way, and I followed everything that I was told to do exactly."

• san...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2014

Ciprofloxacin for Urinary Tract Infection "I was initially given amoxicillin for my UTI, but after 3 days, I still had a fever, cloudy urine, and overall blahs. Went back to Dr. and was given Cipro. Wow...less than 24 hours later, fever is gone and urine is clear. I do have a headache, but I don't know if that is from Cipro or from sleeping so much. The list of side effects is a bit scary, but so far, no problems."

• Jew...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 6, 2013

Ciprofloxacin for Urinary Tract Infection "I was put on a dose of 1000 mg a day. Took care of the urinary tract infection like a charm, but the side effects were not pleasant. I had heartburn and nausea after every dose, and antacids can't be taken for 2 hrs. after. I also had headaches and kept smelling burning plastic."

• Rel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 31, 2019

Ciprofloxacin for Urinary Tract Infection "I’ve suffered from recurring UTIs all my life. I can’t take cephalosporins because of allergies or Macrobid because it caused gastric bleeding (talk about making things worse...). Cipro has worked like a charm for me every time, with no side effects. For some reason, doctors always say Cipro isn’t their first choice for UTIs, but since I’m allergic to the usual go-tos, this works for me. I’ve had some doctors provide a 3-day course, others 7-day. I would ask about dosage. Seems to me there are some doctors who overmedicate, particularly urgent care. My doc always prescribes 3 days. Urgent care has always given 7. Worth asking, is all I’m saying. As someone who got allergic to some antibiotics by taking them too much (for UTIs), I’m always nervous about taking extra antibiotics than needed, but be careful to get a doctor's opinion - don’t stop early or you can end up with bigger problems (like a recurring infection that’s now immune to that antibiotic)."

• Rae...
• September 20, 2015

Ciprofloxacin for Urinary Tract Infection "This is poison and can cause long-term muscular, joint, and nerve damage and degeneration. After one pill, I felt leg pain and tightness that felt muscular in nature. I talked to my doctor, and she didn't associate it with Cipro. After another day of taking it, the pain began migrating, heading into my joints and moving all around my body. I popped my shoulder and had excruciating pain taking my briefcase out of my car. I read online and found out about Cipro toxicity. I called my doctor and said I read about this, and given my symptoms, I thought I should stop it. They agreed. I have been off the pills for 5 days now and still have the roving pains. Mostly in legs, shooting, burning, aching, tight alternating. Hands, shoulders, knees..."

• Ren...
• June 17, 2018

Ciprofloxacin for Bladder Infection "Unfortunately, I can no longer take this drug. This has been my go-to for years and was always able to 'fix me.' I suffer from interstitial cystitis, chronic kidney infections, and chronic UTIs. After 11 days on 500 mg 2x a day, I found myself in the ER, looks as if the bacteria I have is now resistant to this medication. Please be careful when taking this. I know how great it can work, but your body can also become rejecting of it as well. It has given me many side effects at times and other times none at all. Best of luck to my fellow sufferers."

• Gwe...
• July 19, 2015

Ciprofloxacin for Urinary Tract Infection "Oh man, thank God for this drug! I literally just realized I have a UTI, and I'm out of the country, but I have ciprofloxacin with me. I can tell I only just developed the UTI since symptoms weren't unbearable yet. Within the last 30 minutes since taking the pill, I already have some relief. I'm concerned about the possible side effects after reading these reviews, but honestly, I feel like anything is better than a UTI."

• GVB...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 7, 2012

For Bladder Infection "Felt relief within 3 hours of taking it! Three days into it, I still feel the urgency to 'go', but the pain and all other symptoms are gone. I too have headaches, but they are minimal. Medication insert said you can take vitamins/iron after a minimum of 2 hours of taking Cipro, and I can live without milk for 10 days. Hang in there, I freaked out after reading the 'warnings', but so far, so good."

• JDB...
• November 26, 2017

For Sinusitis "Honestly, when will people learn that all drugs have side effects, but not everyone will suffer with adverse reactions? Yes, this is a very strong antibiotic, and because it is so strong, it can cause some nasty side effects. I’ve used it for sinus infections as well as prostatitis. Slight upset stomach and nausea, but compared to having a sinus infection and prostatitis, I'd rather take the pill. Don’t let these scare stories put you off taking this med if your doctor has prescribed it. It works wonders."

• Chr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 28, 2017

Ciprofloxacin for Prostatitis "When my urologist recommended Cipro to combat my prostatitis (500 mg 2x per day for 6 weeks!), I wanted to make sure long-term use was OK. So I went online... and it looked really scary! People totally slamming the drug. But I went for it anyway. Seems to have done the job I needed it to do, and there are ZERO side effects. I mean ZERO. People talk about vomiting - I take the pill with or without food and not even a tiny bit of nausea. No fatigue, no aching or numbness, no appearance of tendon issues... nothing. Maybe it's just me and I know not everybody is the same, but it worked for me. The only reason I gave a 9 and not a 10 is because I still have a couple of days to go before I am done with the 6-week course."

• Mea...
• June 16, 2019

Ciprofloxacin for Bladder Infection "I was given Cipro as I was leaving a hospital where I was treated for a bladder infection. I became confused and nauseous after being on it for 1.5 days and stopped taking it. A little over a week later, I could hardly walk and felt like I had electricity running down my legs. That was followed by stabbing pains in hands and feet, prickling sensations all over my body, and patches of burning sensations on my arms, legs, and back. It's now almost a year later, and I have had to deal with this horror 24/7. Only when I developed overactive bladder along with the neuropathy did I learn Cipro can cause all of my symptoms. My urologist told me this based on my medical history and notifications sent by the FDA to him and other physicians."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2019

For Bladder Infection "Was prescribed ciprofloxacin for a UTI and had to take it 2 times a day for seven days. I got no side effects or mental health issues, but the first day I took it, I had slight stomach pain, but it was barely anything. It's best if you eat a good full meal before or right after you take the pill and drink a lot of water, that's what I did, and I was fine. UTI went away, thank goodness. I hope this helps anyone."