Ertapenem User Reviews & Ratings

• syl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2022

Ertapenem for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "My husband was admitted to the hospital for sepsis. The blood culture showed Klebsiella pneumonia. Then he was sent home with a PICC line and the IV med Invanz. His strength deteriorated, and by the 5th day, he could not stand up and was hallucinating. I found this was a side effect of Invanz, and the drug was stopped, but he hallucinated severely for a week and could not walk. His doctor said he has had several patients that responded this way to this drug. This was a horrible experience, closer monitoring of the side effects of this drug is needed!!!"

• Doc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 2, 2020

Ertapenem for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "This drug Invanz saved me. Admitted with a fever of 103°F, abdominal pain, unable to urinate. Started IV treatment with another drug. Culture came back positive for Klebsiella (ESBL) and was put on Invanz. I began three courses in the hospital and finished at home. I had a fourth course pre-op and post-op."

• Col...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2019

For Intraabdominal Infection "I was put on ertapenem for an intestinal infection (ileum infection due to Crohn’s). Infusion therapy sucks, but I have not had any side effects from this drug, except maybe some fatigue. Better for me than flagyl, which made me incredibly nauseated and unable to eat. While this drug is powerful, don’t be afraid. Everyone reacts differently to medication, but I was told by my infectious disease doctor that this medication was about as well tolerated as amoxicillin. I have more issues with saline solution IV flushes than this."

• dhe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 20, 2024

For Urinary Tract Infection "I currently have 2 strains of Klebsiella species from my urine. One strain is quite resistant. I was referred to an Infectious Disease Control Physician who ordered Ertapenem 1 g IV daily for 14 days that is given to me at The Hospital. The first day I became nauseated so I was prescribed Zofran. The Zofran dissolved on my tongue and this stopped me from throwing up. So if anyone has to go through this IV treatment please, please make sure that your Physician can order Zofran while you're being treated. I also wanted to let you all know that Ertapenem has not given me any other side effects other than the usual loose bowels but nothing uncontrollable. I take a Probiotic tablet each day and this has also helped me. I read where some people suffer a few bad side effects from Ertapenem and I wanted to use this time and let many of you know to NOT fear the injections. I would rather have a side effect than let an infection go SEPTIC. I only have 3 more days and we'll see how I am doing."

• Ren...
• March 25, 2023

For Urinary Tract Infection "This antibiotic worked really well for my UTI. The UTI was making me feel very ill. I had IV infusions, and they worked like magic. I didn’t have any side effects except diarrhea. I was on treatment for seven days. I would advise you to eat a meal before infusions."

• Dad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 6, 2018

Ertapenem for Urinary Tract Infection "My dad was placed on this medication and did not do well. The side effects changed his mental status and affected his gross motor ability to the point that he was unable to eat and drink by himself."

• dhe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2024

For Urinary Tract Infection "I wrote a review in May about taking Ertapenem. I had 2 strains of Klebsiella and was going every day for a 2-week injection. I did recover from Klebsiella, and I am thankful for Ertapenem."