Cipro User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• The...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 9, 2014

For Urinary Tract Infection "I've been taking Cipro for three weeks now, had a horrible urinary tract infection that was not caught on time, and it went to my kidney. To my luck, this medication exists and also is my worst nightmare. (I'm used to it now, but the first three days, I couldn't sleep, I had the worst headaches ever, fever, body aches, a little diarrhea, and loss of appetite.) I have two more days to go. At first, I thought the headaches were because I stopped drinking coffee, like a lot!, but stopped my coffee intake when I got super sick. I'm currently on a 1000mg Cipro, and wow.. I can tell you that as much as the side effects kick you, this medicine sure is working wonders. I drink plenty of water now. I honestly don't ever want to go back to having a urinary tract infection."

• mat...
• March 16, 2010

For Diverticulitis "Have used once or twice a year for the last 10 years and start to have relief within 24 hours, with symptoms usually gone by day three. I take two a day after the first tinge of pain (you know what I am talking about) and continue for one week minimum or two days more than symptoms persist. Makes me a little fatigued, and I start to get diarrhea after about 4 days, but it is worth it."

• Ann...
• November 17, 2016

For Urinary Tract Infection "I get chronic UTIs and kidney infections. I recently found out that my chronic infections have led to scarring of my left kidney and both ureters, so I go in for a cystoscopy and Videourodynamics in December. Cipro is the only thing that works for me. It works fast too. I usually get bad headaches with this medicine, but I am prone to headaches as well...lucky me. I always make sure I take good probiotics when I am on this medicine to replenish the gut flora. Bactrim is weak and never works...Cipro is the only thing that works for me and my body. Everyone's body is different, so do your research and talk to your doctor about your concerns."

• car...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 13, 2014

For Bladder Infection "This medicine gave me the relief of symptoms of pain, urgency, and frequency I needed quickly, but I felt bad otherwise with overall fatigue and joint pain everywhere. Seven days of that was worth it to me to rid me of that infection. But I worry if those side effects could worsen if I use it again in the future."

• Rec...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 1, 2015

For Urinary Tract Infection "I've taken this medicine about 7 times. It works well for the UTI, and prior to taking it this last time I had little side effects. This last time, however, was horrible. I couldn't sleep (not even a wink!) was shaky, felt like I couldn't walk, sore everywhere, headaches from hell... all of these effects started to happen on the 5th day... the 7th day (last day) was the worst and continued for the next week. I like this medicine because it works for the UTI, but I will not take it again. The side effects are scary."

• pbp...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 8, 2015

For Urinary Tract Infection "I have taken Cipro many times, but only 250mg at a time. Taken 2 times a day. Maybe these other people that were on 500mg were on too high a dose. I've never had a bad experience with it, only relief & stopped the UTI. I can't take a sulfa med because I'm allergic to it. So this works. I was on it for 5 days."

• Tou...
• January 23, 2013

For Bladder Infection "I took one dose and within about 3 hours the blood started to clear from the urine, and pain lessened; however, soon I got a bad headache, nausea, and chills. Within about 12 hours from the first (and only) dose, I was in the hospital - vomiting and feeling miserable. I was there for 3 days taking a different antibiotic and fluids by IV. One week later, bad diarrhea, and pain in the knee joint. Must be allergic to Cipro - will remember that for sure!"

• mac...
• July 28, 2019

For Bacterial Infection "Without a CT or any proper diagnosis of diverticulitis, based on symptoms, I was prescribed Cipro twice a day for 10 days. On day 3, I woke in a panic early in the morning, thinking I was dying with the worst feeling of panic and terror I have ever felt. Day 4 was worse. I looked up the side effects after the 8th pill (evening day 4), and every single bizarre symptom I was having, including the panic attacks and psychiatric symptoms, neuropathy, major abdominal pain, and worsened diarrhea, were there. Terrified, I decided to stop the medication immediately. I had no idea that I had just been poisoned by a fluoroquinolone. 2 months later, I had a CT scan that said NO diverticulitis. Fluoroquinolones are extremely dangerous, as ear drops and as pills, and should be pulled off the market. Doctors who prescribe these pills that make us sick and destroy our lives don't take any responsibility or apologize or help with the multitude of side effects and permanent damage."

• Von...
• July 29, 2015

For Urinary Tract Infection "This is a miracle pill! It works for UTIs. As a little girl up until now, and I'm 29, I've always got UTIs, especially in my early 20s every month literally. After meeting with the specialist who prescribed me Cipro, he said take 1 pill when you feel the symptoms, and ever since then, I feel my UTIs are under control. I've got 2-3 per year, which is amazing for me considering I've been getting these my whole life. I can't be more pleased! I had no side effects from the pill. Thank you, doctor, for this prescription! Happy patient."

• Anonymous
• October 16, 2013

For Bladder Infection "I love Cipro. I have had it several times before for a bladder infection, and again recently after passing a kidney stone. It works so fast. I have nothing bad to say about it, in fact I have noticed that my skin has cleared up, I know it isn't for that but my skin has never been this clear."

• Big...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 2, 2016

For Urinary Tract Infection "I had a UTI two years ago, and I prescribed myself Cipro. It was a very painful UTI. I felt better in less than 24 hours. Cipro is an amazing antibiotic for UTIs. I never had any side effects. Reading others' experiences is scary. I am currently on Cipro again since yesterday because I have a UTI again. 500 mg every 12 hours. I have had 3 pills so far. No noticeable side effects. I don't feel improvement yet. I hope my UTI clears up completely by the end of the treatment course (5 days)."

• fem...
• November 23, 2015

For Urinary Tract Infection "I was seen in the local ER for a UTI. I was taking Macrobid, but it didn't work. So the ER doctor gave me Cipro 500 mg twice a day for five days. The only side effect is weird dreams and thirst. This medication works!"

• Can...
• January 25, 2020

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

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 7, 2013

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."

• Ano...
• May 3, 2015

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."

• Emp...
• April 30, 2010

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."

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

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."

• Mis...
• June 15, 2016

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."

• ynn...
• January 27, 2015

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."

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

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!"

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

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."

• Sam...
• August 13, 2016

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

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

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."