Doxycycline for Urinary Tract Infection User Reviews (Page 2)

• MrG...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 6, 2023

"Was prescribed Qty 20 - 100 mgs of doxycycline for a prostatitis issue. I took two a day and lasted 8 days before I had to get off of it. Stomach cramps, difficulty with constipation, an odd taste in my mouth, and a feeling of being unwell."

• Dan...
• June 24, 2016

"Took this medicine for a few days and got horrible reactions. Itchy skin, rashes everywhere, swollen eyes and lips, hands and feet, then my throat felt tight, and I had to replace it with levofloxacin. It might be effective, but has horrible side effects on me. If you have allergies, I would avoid."

• TXG...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 19, 2021

"Took doxycycline the last time I had a UTI (male), and it didn't work. Thought I would give it another try, and it didn't work this time. I am going to call the doctor and tell him to give me another antibiotic. A lot of people said this drug was great. Everybody's system is different, what works for one person may not work for another."

• Non...
• August 16, 2019

"I was given Macrobid first for the presence of strep B in a urine culture. On the third pill, I felt flu-like, so I stopped. I was then prescribed a single dose of Monurol (fosfomycin), but the flu symptoms and pain in my back/kidney area continued. Then I was given doxycycline. Things just went downhill. I thought I was experiencing a kidney infection, a gallbladder problem infection, or even hepatitis A! I experienced a throbbing headache, all-over body flu symptoms, numbness and weakness in my hand, and pain in my ankles and hamstring. Went to the ER; organs fine; blood fine; urine not readable after taking too many antibiotics. Stopped the drug after this. I am incapacitated in bed with total weakness, shaking, and abdominal pain. I have to fly tomorrow. Praying I can make it. Antibiotics either kill you or the infection. It’s a gamble every time."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2021

"I took as prescribed, and about two days in I noted nausea and my heart beating so hard and fast. Because of the heavy nausea, eating has become a struggle, and I already stopped taking it over 24 hours ago. Also, I have acid reflux I take medication for, and the Doxycycline Mono (100 mg) has aggravated my stomach and lower esophagus to the point where I feel they are on a low constant simmer; not good when acid reflux can cause cancer. I personally will never take it again; the side effects were horrendous for the short period of time (7 days twice daily for me) I was supposed to take it, and not being able to eat is never good. I honestly cannot say if it helped in any way because of how absolutely rotten it has made me feel."

• mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 16, 2025

"I never took a medicine as powerful as doxycycline before. I have had a serious kidney infection for two months and took a slew of different antibiotics one after the other, but they didn't work. I can't take Cipro, which is the first line of treatment for UTIs, because it has major interactions with my other medicine that I have to take, and it makes me so deathly sick. I don't think there is anything doxycycline won't kill. It stopped the infection in 24 hours. Only side effects are light sensitivity and drowsiness. I think I might finally sleep for the next 7 days. It has been so long that I almost forgot what it feels like to be well."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 10, 2017

"I had kidney stones and a severe kidney and UTI infection. I was prescribed this medication in the hospital. The infections cleared up, however, I had a horrific reaction of severe burning of my hands and feet. Do not go in the sun at all while on this medication. My hands and feet are blistering and peeling badly. I don't recommend this medication. Ask your doctor for another antibiotic."

• Uti...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2015

"I went to my ER with severe abdominal pain and found out it was a UTI. The doctor prescribed doxycycline 100 mg, 2x a day, and I have only taken two pills, in addition to what I took before I was discharged. The first time I took it with food (sausage and mac and cheese), and I was puking and had a headache, which I took Advil for. The second time I took it without food, and I still puked. Stopping this medication and getting switched ASAP!!"

• big...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 9, 2018

"Do not take this drug. Two months after completing a 1-week course, I have bad head pains, pressure in my skull, stinging eyes, liquid coming down my nostrils, severe tinnitus, pains in my side, balance problems. I was okay taking the drug, but 3 days after, I had severe electric shock-type pains down my right side and continue to deteriorate on a daily basis. I had an MRI scan which was clear. Can't sleep because of the pains, tinnitus. Awaiting blood results and nasal liquid results. Repeat, do not take this drug."

• Anonymous
• December 18, 2009

Doxycycline "Much more effective than Cipro."

• Cou...
• August 30, 2015

"I recently found out I have a urinary infection. I went to the doctors, and they prescribed me this medication, and within the first day, I could already tell results! It was absolutely amazing."

• PTg...
• August 6, 2008

"I had an infection inside my penis, and it worked very well to clear it all up."

• jam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2020

"I read the reviews on this particular drug and was very worried about it making me sicker than I was. After 1 day, I was so much better!! No side effects, and I am so pleased."

• Kin...
• July 22, 2019

"I was having pain in a gland and also frequent urination. After taking doxycycline, it cured both. So happy, it works."

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 9, 2023

"I used it for a really bad urinary tract infection, it took 3 days to work, but it worked. However, the muscle aches and joint pain were horrible."

• Jac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 6, 2022

"Worst medicine ever. Made my kidneys hurt a lot. This medicine is awful, makes you very depressed. Not good on your stomach."

• Dr ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 29, 2022

"When I used it for a urinary tract infection, it almost burnt my penis, the sheath, and I had some swelling on parts of my body, even the tongue was swollen. I couldn’t eat something that was hot."