Cranberry for Urinary Tract Infection User Reviews
Brand names: Azo-Cranberry, Ellura, TheraCran TheraCran HP for Kids
Reviews for Cranberry
- Kar...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 29, 2018
Cranberry "The first time I ever took this, I did not expect any side effects whatsoever from all the reading I did about it. So I was really surprised when I felt incredible fatigue the whole rest of the day, along with terrible muscle pain throughout. A few days later, I tried it again and the same thing happened. Now, after two months, I tried it again and the same exact side effects. I can't find anyone else on the Internet that has mentioned this overwhelming fatigue and pain side effect of this AZO Cranberry. I am not sure why it happened, but I now believe that it's because of it. Hope this helps someone who is looking for the same thing I was."
- So ...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 22, 2020
Cranberry "I brought these Azo-Cranberry to help prevent UTI, but after two days of taking them, I started to have headaches, dizzy spells, and feeling unwell. Stopped them, and it cleared up. Tried them a week later, and the very same thing. I take no other medications. Sad because I was truly excited about taking them. Hope this helps someone else."
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Frequently asked questions
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- bko...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- June 25, 2019
Cranberry "Ellura is the real deal! I was getting UTIs every 3 weeks for years. I have tried every cranberry supplement out there and had zero success. My doctor then recommended Ellura for me, and my life has now been forever changed."
- Mar...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 26, 2021
Cranberry "I started taking Azo, hoping to keep my UTIs at a minimal. I have had upper abdominal pain, pain in my back on both sides, and burning when I urinate. I thought I had a UTI and went to the doctor. No UTI. I have stopped taking this after reading the side effects. Pills went into the garbage."
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 4, 2021
Cranberry "I took two of these when I could feel the first twinges of a UTI, and within 20 minutes, I had a headache, tiredness, muscle and joint aches, and a sore throat. I had been completely fine all day before this. I will not be using AZO products anymore, as I think I may be allergic to something in them."
- ang...
- June 3, 2020
Cranberry "I began taking this while having a very bad UTI and was taking it to prevent UTIs; however, after reading the comments about reactions, I am stopping immediately. I thought the extreme fatigue, dizziness, headaches, gastro problems, and muscle pain were maybe carryovers from the three UTIs I had in a row since I don't normally have these problems I have listed on a recurring basis. I have many medical problems but not these, which are happening very often. I also began staying awake all night, and when I take my BP, it will be 200+/100+, so I take another BP pill and am able to sleep. I don't know whether this could be related, as I didn't see anyone mention it."
- PAI...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 1, 2020
Cranberry "I had been having a dull pain on the right side of my back. Severe nausea, dizziness, sore throat, bad taste in mouth, confusion, foggy thinking, and anxiety. Well, after 5 days of suffering, I got a COVID test, which came back negative! So, I don't have insurance, therefore, I prayed, and instantly I thought about a UTI. I keep AZO pills on hand and took them immediately because I was hurting real bad, and in less than 10 minutes, all that pain subsided! Glory to God...they worked a miracle!!! Still see a doctor, though...BUT THEY REALLY WORK!!"
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 5, 2023
Cranberry "I started this supplement for a bad UTI. I followed the directions and took 2 a day. The first day I took it, I literally didn’t fall asleep until 3:30 a.m., and the next day I took it, I fell asleep at 5:00 a.m. Needless to say, I will never take it again! I read one reviewer who said she was up all night as well."
- Mar...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- May 16, 2023
Cranberry "I take Azo-Cranberry for the prevention of UTIs. It works for me. I take one pill twice a day with a large glass of water on an empty stomach. If I forget to take it for several days and don’t drink enough water, and drink carbonated beverages, and put off going to the bathroom, I tend to get infections. I do not take supplements through the mail in hot weather because of possible damage to them from heat."
- Sha...
- January 16, 2022
Cranberry "I get frequent UTIs, my doctor recommended this after my last UTI was cleared up with antibiotics. I take 2 Azo Cranberry gel caps per day, and 1000 mg of a chewable (Nature Made Vit C tab). So far, I feel great! Keeps UTIs from coming back, and drink plenty of water!"
- gbh...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- October 8, 2013
"With benign prostate hyperplasia, acute urinary retention is possible, and I self-catheterize an average of twice a day for that reason. This makes urinary infections more likely, and previously, I used to get infections requiring antibiotics. Since taking these morning and night, I have had no further problems. Even if my urine turns cloudy, it seems to clear itself very quickly. Cranberry concentrate works very well for me."
- Sha...
- September 29, 2020
Cranberry "Taking Azo, it did help with my urinary pain, but no, it does not cure the bacteria that causes the pain. So I decided to see my doctor. The two-dose pill made me feel comfortable after taking it. I personally had no side effects, no fatigue, dizziness, nor nausea."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 22, 2021
Cranberry "I was having issues with UTIs. I started taking Azo-Cranberry. They are the best thing that has helped prevent me from getting any more UTIs. I take them at night, they make me a little sleepy. But it helps me relax, and I feel great in the morning. Thank God for these!"
- Mag...
- March 13, 2018
"I had insomnia. I had bladder surgery. I was diagnosed with restless leg syndrome a long time ago. I have pain in my back and kidneys, and I had foul-smelling urination. I want to say to you I am taking Azo pills and can sleep very well, and my pain in my legs and kidney side is less. I am very happy. Thanks to Azo cranberry pills!! God bless you."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 9, 2020
Cranberry "Taking 2 pills at a time, I have now realized it causes serious acidic issues in my throat and esophagus. I am going to try taking one to see if this solves the problem."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- January 28, 2014
Cranberry "I'm plagued by frequent UTIs, and at the first twinge, I take two of these, and many times it staves off the infection!"
- Ash...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 26, 2021
Cranberry "Honestly, I don’t know if it’s the pills, but I’ve been having diarrhea, vomiting, and headaches."
- EAG...
- September 18, 2019
Cranberry "The only thing that the Azo-Cranberry has done for me is giving me diarrhea for days!!! I do not recommend this. If you have it, throw it away. It's not worth trying."
- Vic...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 18, 2022
Cranberry "I have been taking Azo-Cranberry for about 2 weeks. I started itching all over. I have had nonstop itching and hives since using this product. Today, after taking it, I broke out into hives."
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Cranberry "While Azo-Cranberry is good for preventing UTIs, I am concerned about the side effects. I had been taking Azo daily for two years and experiencing dizziness, foggy brain, nerve pain, headaches, tinnitus, and of course, extreme tiredness. I thought at first it was just part of menopause but finally went to the doctor, then neurologist with no relief or suggestions as to why I felt so bad. I finally stopped taking Azo, and within a week, I felt so much better. So no more Azo-Cranberry for me. Someone needs to warn women about these side effects!"