Ciprofloxacin for Urinary Tract Infection User Reviews (Page 3)

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

Ciprofloxacin "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."

• Buc...
• June 29, 2013

Ciprofloxacin "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."

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

Ciprofloxacin "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."

• lan...
• November 25, 2014

Ciprofloxacin "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."

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

Ciprofloxacin "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)."

• Gwe...
• July 19, 2015

Ciprofloxacin "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."

• Rae...
• September 20, 2015

Ciprofloxacin "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..."

• Tra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 8, 2019

"After taking Nitrofurantoin for one week, I was sick to my stomach, and I still had a UTI. I asked my doctor to prescribe Ciprofloxacin, and after a couple of doses, I was finally feeling better. For me, Ciprofloxacin is the only medication that works quickly and works all the time."

• don...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 25, 2020

Ciprofloxacin "Do not take Cipro XR. I took it, and it has destroyed my body. I used to play guitar and lift 260 pounds over my head to not be able to hold a spoon. It destroyed the nerves in my hands, feet, ruptured my Achilles tendon, and caused me multifocal motor neuropathy. For the love of God, do not take Cipro."

• Kat...
• June 1, 2017

Ciprofloxacin "Have had serious UTI infections for almost ten years now. Cipro works great to get rid of them. But I have been prescribed it so much that I am immune to it. I have also developed a bad neuropathy in my left leg and foot that goes into my toes and hurts really bad. Started about three years ago after years of Cipro use. I read there is a lawsuit going on for Cipro and another antibiotic that I have taken for this reason, but I have not joined in the lawsuit. Use this drug with extreme caution and not for long periods of time."

• Spo...
• April 5, 2017

Ciprofloxacin "I'm a 25-year-old woman, and I was prescribed Cipro for a UTI. I got 250 mg twice daily for three days. I got this yesterday, and today I've taken three pills in total. I have a horrid fear of vomiting, I become suicidal when I think I'm going to be sick. So I'm very particular and paranoid about my antibiotics. I usually respond well to antibiotics, but not this! I didn't vomit, thank goodness, but three pills in and I'm lightheaded, light sensitive, bloated like no other, abdominal pain, and kind of nauseous, itchy, and muscle pain. Not to mention my anxiety is sky-high! I'm writing this before my current panic attack makes me unable to write. Hope these side effects leave and don't stay! Very paranoid!"

• Cip...
• August 18, 2016

Ciprofloxacin "Unfortunately, I get UTIs more often than I should. I have taken a 10-day prescription of Cipro, 500 mg every 12 hours for a bad UTI, and I couldn't get past 5 days of it. I was just prescribed Cipro, one 500 mg pill (because my doctor believed that this medication's side effects were too common and powerful). Within 24 hours, my UTI symptoms cleared up, BUT in the past two nights, I have barely slept. I have bad stomach cramping and diarrhea and headaches. Not fun to say the least. It will do a good job knocking out the infection, but the side effects are just crappy. I also learned that with this medication, sometimes less is more."

• Dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2018

Ciprofloxacin "I'm 67 and have a sulfameth-resistant UTI, so my doctor next put me on Cipro, and after 5 days, all symptoms have disappeared. I was very worried about the reported side effects, but aside from some joint pain, I've had no problem. I will be completing my 10-day run of this drug to hopefully knock this infection out for good!"

• Mom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 5, 2019

Ciprofloxacin "I have constant UTIs and am on a daily regimen of Hiprex, cranberry (TheraCran), and vitamin C per the doctor. I normally take Macrobid, and it works great, this time they gave me Cipro for 7 days. It took at least 4 pills to stop the burning and urgency. I am on my last dose today. After 7 days, I am exhausted. I have no more UTI symptoms, but the tiredness is a lot to handle. You get an antibiotic to feel better, but I can't wait to finish this to get my energy back."

• Hyp...
• August 8, 2009

Ciprofloxacin "I am allergic to caffeine and spicy foods that give me all kinds of urinary infections. However, just one Cipro pill makes the pain just disappear! I have no known side effects from Cipro. Cipro is simply awesome!"

• Kit...
• July 25, 2016

Ciprofloxacin "I have SLE, and I tend to contract UTIs pretty easily. Usually, they'll give me Keflex or Flagyl, both of which don't seem to cut it. My current primary started prescribing it about a year and a half ago, and now I specifically ask for it. I had an awful UTI for over a week, finally got to the ER today, within a few hours, the worst of the symptoms were residing... the burning, constant urge, abdominal and lower back pain/pressure. Honestly, I would give it 10 stars, but relief often comes at a price, although for me, they're temporary side effects - bad migraines, yeast infections, worsened photo-sensitivity, drowsiness. All medications have potential side effects. Communicate with your doctor and make sure it's right for you."

• big...
• September 3, 2019

Ciprofloxacin "When I get a urinary tract infection, the doc will send it for a test, and then he will prescribe the correct antibiotic to treat the specific bacteria. You are just guessing when you get a prescription without your urine being tested first."

• CBa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 14, 2019

Ciprofloxacin "I was diagnosed with a UTI and, despite my doctor knowing I currently have a ruptured Achilles tendon and that Cipro's side effect is torn tendons, she prescribed it. And, when I told her all this, she just said, “Take it anyway.” My ankle doctor said do not take Cipro... he has so many patients who have taken it and then needed surgery for torn tendons. Stay away from this drug!"

• Mel...
• May 18, 2016

Ciprofloxacin "I had a UTI back in 2013 and took one dose of Cipro (250 mg), and within hours it started to clear up, and by the following day, the UTI was gone. I now have another UTI. I took one dose again of the 250 mg pill, and after about 7-8 hours, I felt about 60% better. I just now took a second dose. Hopefully, this will completely clear it up. I haven't noticed any side effects other than a minor headache. But, like I said, I have only taken two doses at the max."

• cwh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 8, 2012

Ciprofloxacin "Got my urinary tract infection at 10 pm, and within an hour, I knew I was in trouble with the usual stinging and need to go to the bathroom, but it happened so fast, and before I knew it, I was bleeding quite heavily. Immediately went to emergency and was prescribed Cipro, within an hour, I was getting relief. I'm dizzy and have ringing in my ears, but very relieved the pain is subsiding, hopefully, the bleeding will stop soon."

• not...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 12, 2018

Ciprofloxacin "I was on Cipro for a long time with all kinds of negative side effects, and the infection just kept recurring. Went to a new doctor, Integrative Medicine, he told me to take d-mannose every morning and every night, one pill. The urinary tract infection cleared up quickly, and the only time it got bad again is if I foolishly forget to take the d-mannose. Check it out."

• Mic...
• January 27, 2018

Ciprofloxacin "I have had a UTI for the past four months, and other antibiotics were not working. I have allergies to a lot of antibiotics and was never given Cipro before. Day 3, and the UTI is gone. On my side effect, I have a sinus headache, but I will suffer through because anything is better than the pain I was having with a UTI. No stomach pain or nausea. Sometimes you have to outweigh minor side effects to the infection itself. I would definitely take it again. Also, I was told the more water you drink with this, the better."

• Dan...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 2, 2020

"I have had chronic UTIs since my early 20s (I'm 41 now). After having one infection for over two years that was so bad my eyes were yellow along with skin, I finally had a specialist prescribe me Cipro. I have taken it since then and never had any side effects. It's the ONLY antibiotic that can completely get rid of it for me. It's so scary to hear everyone else's bad experiences. Obviously, Cipro affects everyone differently, but me personally, I don't know where I would be today if I didn't have it."

• Ken...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 7, 2023

"My symptoms started with blood in urine. My doctor prescribed Bactrim for 7 days. After 7 days, the blood was still not clear, and I started to have other symptoms like an urge to urinate, more frequent urination, and some minor pain in the penis - typical symptoms of a UTI. The doctor changed it to Cipro for 10 days. Still not better. The doctor changed it again to Macrobid for another 10 days. After 6 days, I still do not feel better, and then all of a sudden, I peed out a pretty good-sized stone (3-4 mm). I felt much better after that. So, all along, it was not UTI but I had a kidney stone. It took 35 days since I had the first symptom to the day the stone passed through and got out. The conclusion was that antibiotics will almost always fix a simple UTI fairly quickly (within 3-7 days for men, at least most symptoms would go away). If you still do not feel better after 3 days, it is likely that there is another underlying condition and not just UTI. It is better to check with the Urologist to find out more."

• Lal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 11, 2019

Ciprofloxacin "I was given Cipro 500 mg twice daily for a horrible UTI. I’ve finished my third dose, and pain has gone from a ten yesterday to a 5-6 today. The doctor prescribed them for ten days, with the option to check after five, so I’m hopeful five will be enough. Side effects I noticed were some bad stomach pain, which almost made me stop taking it, but I’m glad I didn’t because the relief has been tremendous in a short period of time. Also taking AZO to help."