Ceftriaxone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Krystal...
• September 28, 2017

Rocephin (ceftriaxone) for Bronchitis "I was given this medicine after my Dr and discovered I pretty much had an absent immune system. I have been on several pill antibiotics and nothing was working anymore. I had this medicine by IV in a Dr office one time. My infection finally went away. I didn't have any reaction to this medicine."

• Nsm
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 29, 2021

Rocephin (ceftriaxone) for Bacterial Infection "Suffer with lower back pain so I did not notice the kidney infection forming. Went to the ER as Pain was increasing and moving to the flank right side. Turns out it was an acute right sided kidney infection with stone blockage as well as bladder involvement. This antibiotic was a serious life saver as the pain was becoming intolerable. With in 24 hours a marked improvement. For anyone with a reaction , it is related to penicillin and if you have a reaction to penicillin it’s not a medication you should have. Not a drug company issue but an individual issue. Each medication can affect each individual differently, no way to foresee an issue from the drug company but the treating physician should have warned if you have a penicillin reaction then this too will affect you. I was asked by the physician and went over allergies prior to injection. Fully informed on each medication I ever take. Highly recommend, the injection does have a real burn to it, worth the end result! Best of luck to all."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 30, 2016

For Pelvic Inflammatory Disease "I was given an injection of ceftriaxone two days ago for pelvic inflammatory disease. A few hours after I received the injection, I suddenly felt lightheaded and dizzy and needed to lay down. When I woke up, I had terrible diarrhea. I ended up spending the entire night violently ill, getting intense hot flashes before vomiting, and then getting so cold that I was shivering uncontrollably. I vomited 6 times, and my body (especially my legs) is still in so much pain. My green discharge seems to have improved, but my pelvic pain is actually much worse now, because of how much pain I'm in after vomiting and shivering. My boyfriend and I had the same food and he was not sick, and a nurse told me this is a rare reaction to this injection."

• Zantha
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 1, 2023

For Middle Ear Infections "I was on holiday in the Galápagos Islands when my middle ear infection returned. I was put on amoxicillin for 7 days but the infection was getting worse. I went completely deaf and drainage all over my pillow every morning. I went to the hospital in Santa Cruz and was told mesporin would be the best solution. 3 injections into my bum. I’m not scared of needles but the amount of fluid that went into my bum was insane! It took about 7-8 seconds to get it in and My bum was on fire and I was screaming and crying so much that I had to be given paid relief in my arm. The next day I went back for the second injection and they mixed an anesthetic in with the vile this was painful but definitely manageable. The final day I asked if I could get it in an IV and this was the least painful way I was very happy. My infection still remained so I was given another dose in the form of 500mg pills! My blood results showed the infection was decreasing and I was given the clear to head back to sea."

• Daniela
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 12, 2023

Rocephin (ceftriaxone) for Bacterial Infection "Got this shot 4 1/2 hours ago. Let me tell you miracles exist! I was dying from a severe sore throat and my tonsils were so red and swollen. I couldn’t even swallow my own saliva. I had headaches so bad that I felt my head would explode. This shot is amazing. I can swallow again I can breathe with my mouth closed. Wow."

• Nino
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2018

Rocephin (ceftriaxone) for Bone infection "Went to urgent care for a bad case of pharyngitis. Previously, I was on amoxicillin for ten days which seemed to help but the infection came back. The doctor ordered blood work and a gram of IV Rocephin. The Rocephin was pushed for 30 minutes and it hurt a bit going in. I was put on oral Axetil for another ten days. It’s been four days since the IV and the injection site is tender, and I have a huge red bruise that wraps around and extends to the elbow. The throat feels better — my arm, not so much."

• pens
• July 4, 2017

For Bacterial Infection "I have COPD and other lung issues. For two weeks I received two shots a week. At first it seemed to help with little side effects. By the third shot did not seem like it was working anymore. Fourth shot caused severe side effects. I broke out in itchy rash head to toe, my throat was starting to constrict combined with a "sick" feeling getting worse as day went on.; Ended up in ER with throat constriction and difficulty breathing. Several hours of oxygen and Benedryl I was released. I will NEVER take this med again. I still have the lung and heart sac infection!"

• Dying...
• April 8, 2016

Rocephin (ceftriaxone) for Lyme Disease, Neurologic "After 4 weeks PICC line daily I needed Gallbladder removal. I was supposed to do 8 weeks treatment. I ended up stopping at 4. Never completed treatment. I never felt better I felt terrible everyday I was sick vomiting, headache, body aches, weak. But most of that is normal other than vomiting and gallbladder. It was also a little inconvenient. But no Lyme is great. I never feel good at all I'm in a wheelchair now I'm not well anymore I don't know that I'll be well until I get remission and lot of physical therapy between now and then."

• Tonsil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2016

For Bacterial Infection "Wonder drug. Everytime I get strep/tonsillitus, this shot of Rocephin in the butt cheek is the ONLY thing that clears it up and fast. 1 GRAM IM, within hours the white stuff on my tonsils has gone away, fever gone, and feel like myself again. Complete waste of time taking oral antibiotics that aren't strong enough. Most foreign countries use Rochepin as first line of medicine to clear bacterial infection. Yet in the US they offer to torture you with countless oral antibiotics that don't work. I found one Urgent Care near me that always gives me a shot whenever I get tonsillitis..thank goodness."

• mema
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 11, 2019

Rocephin (ceftriaxone) for Urinary Tract Infection "Can not say enough about a shot of rocephin to kick start getting rid of an infection along with Cephdnir if you have had a urine culture to say it is susceptible to antibiotic. A common bacteria Kiseablaie infection, especially in older women such as my self that has had a total hysterectomy. One word of advice get a culture done. I have also had to have 3 shots for strep that kept coming back knocked it out finally after 6 months. No side affects."

• Orl
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 1, 2022

Rocephin (ceftriaxone) for Urinary Tract Infection "I was given macrobid and cipro first for my UTI at urgent care. Both made me throw up even with zofran, so I went back. The doctor gave me this shot. I got it in my buttock and it didn't hurt at all. The liquid burned a little but I mean bitting my tongue hurts worse than that. Overall I'm super happy because my symptoms are gone a lot faster than with antibiotic pills, which always upset my stomach anyways. I will be asking for this for every UTI I get moving forward."

• Merce...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2021

Rocephin (ceftriaxone) for Bacterial Infection "I 100% recommend this drug for anyone with an intense infection. I am currently on Flagyl due to a C. Diff infection and my doctor advised me not to take any antibiotics orally. Was diagnosed with a double ear infection and a chest infection after going in to urgent care for symptoms unrelated to C. Diff. Let them know everything and my care plan now involves using this injection to clear up my ear and chest infections through my muscles instead of digestive tract since I am still taking Flagyl. The injction stung a tad when injected but I hardly felt anything other than that due to my fear of rupture in my ear drum. Honestly I couldn't say how big the needle was because I was too focused on what was being said about the possible rupture. I have 2 more injections to do over the next two days and I am looking forward to them. This is a miracle. I already feel less pressure in my ears and its only been 6 hours. I expect this to be gone very soon! So pleased. No side effects to me at all."

• Nickn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2020

For Skin and Structure Infection "I hand an severe infection at a finger joint after a light dog bite. So about 30 hours later I received a shot of IV in left arm it was painful to the point they had to stop and change injection site. Reduced injection rate helped but still was harsh. Redness in finger diminished a lot during the night. Next morning doctor recommended another shot. In right arm this time I was apprehending pain again but this time just a small discomfort. My observation is the last IV was really correctly in the vein and rate of injection was adequate, even if the last 5ml was pushed by hand by the nurse. I was prescribed Amoxcillin orally for 5 days, 24 hours later after the second IV the swelling was gone and normal coloration. Yes, this worked well for me so far and probably saved my finger from complications. Follow your infectious disease specialist advice they know what they are doing."

• Kjhall
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2020

Rocephin (ceftriaxone) for Urinary Tract Infection "I had one intravenous dose of Rocephin. Within a few minutes I developed a burning/tingling in my fingertips and in my chest. It has been one day and it has not gone away. Do not know if UTI better as never really had much pain. Just discovered with urinalysis. I do not like side effects of they are permanent."

• Abc
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 25, 2020

For Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "Works well, but I’m my cases I’m always on it for one reason or another; septic, bladder/kidney infections, had a huge infection in my neck, that spread within 12 hours, couldn’t move my neck, right shoulder or arm, pneumonia, mrsa, staph, sci, infected bacterium port, etc. but I’m on it for at least a month at a time if not longer! Usually combined with different antibiotics too One lady on here was asking about demannose for bladder infections. Didn’t work for me.... it’s basically just sugar pills. Literally. Cystex works 10000000xs better! I take it at the first sign of pain, dark or cloudy urine... it is awesome & doesn’t have the red/orange staining properties like azo and other prescriptions like it like."

• Jay
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 23, 2020

Rocephin (ceftriaxone) for STD Prophylaxis "It was great nothing to worry about you’ll be fine . The Rocephin injection felt like an ant bite. Doesn't hurt at all lol . I laid on my stomach. I felt free lol . I was so scared for nothing lol I was searching YouTube and the web for no reason lol"

• Ara
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 8, 2019

For Urinary Tract Infection "So I just received this ceftriaxone shot. Getting it wasn't so bad but after I got hot and sweaty and then the pain in my arm was so bad I couldn't help but cry out in pain. It's only been a half hour and the pain is still there. I hope it goes away soon. But will update if it works"

• Mimi
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 9, 2019

For Urinary Tract Infection "Had 3 shots of ceftriazone over 5 day period. For a UTI where 2 rounds of meds already failed. This did not help either. 2 rounds of more antibiotics later, l'm still infected. Going for tests. So no luck with this drug. Took under observation because of possible allergic reaction. After first shot started to shake and almost passed out. Though this may be due to the lidocaine as it speeds up my heart and makes me shake at the dentist. Was fine with the other two. The injection sites felt lumpy and hurt on and off. 3 weeks later I'm having some nasty pain at the area of the last injection. Exercise, sitting wrong, carrying anything, or doing things around the house causes pain that doesn't let up."

• Mello
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 22, 2020

For Urinary Tract Infection "Went to urgent care this morning been dealing with a UTI for the past 2 months. All test were neg, prescribed flagyl, moxifloxacin, cipro & bactrim. They didn't eradicate the problem, insisted to the doctor to administer ceftriaxone, she complied and I must say the results are spectacular...also sent a order to the pharmacist for doxycycline 100mg 2x a day for 14"

• Socal
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2023

For Urinary Tract Infection "I found out yesterday from my ortho doctor that I had a very serious UTI. I slept 22 hours the day before, headache, diaphoretic, chills, nausea, severe abdominal and back pain. Saw my primary care physician today, and she asked if I would like a shot of Rocephin before I started my antibiotics. I was like sure, anything. All my pain symptoms were gone within 6 hours. Amazing. It is 11:00 pm now and I can't believe that just 10 hours ago I was weeping from extreme pain and discomfort. Minimal pain with injection in buttock."

• Patti...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 24, 2017

For Urinary Tract Infection "Just got the flu shot yesterday 10/23/17 prior to that I had a UTI with this medicine that I used for two weeks. Three days went by and now I have it back. I don’t blame the medicine I blame the flu shot."

• CCano
• April 12, 2020

For Kidney Infections "Went to urgent care for a presumed kidney infection (had one before, felt the same excruciating flank pain). The dr suggested treating me right off the bat for one while we would wait for the proper lab results to come back for confirmation. Within a few hours of her poking me in the opposite hip, I felt immense relief. She prepared me for the shot itself to be painful, but I did not think it was bad at all; just a tad sore to the touch that night."

• Erwynne...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2023

For Surgical Prophylaxis "I had a dead gallbladder full of stones which was infected, as well as the infection, was spreading to my stomach and liver, and I had low vitamin B12 and vitamin D with an impaired immune system. The surgeon gave me IV Ceftriaxone to kill the infection and prevent me from getting an additional infection in my body from the surgery to remove the gallbladder. I did not get any infection afterward, including pseudomonas, and I recovered from the stomach and liver involvement in the hospital successfully. I had no side effects at all. I went from doubled over unable to walk with bad liver blood results and bad endoscopy, to being able to walk and eat with good blood results and regrowth of my stomach lining. 10 / 10 saved my life."

• grace...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2020

For Urinary Tract Infection "my lower stomach was hurting for months and today I went to the doctor and they said I had a bad UTI. They gave me ceftriaxone as a shot it had this needle that looked 5 inches long (could’ve been 4) (it was huge)"

• Cher
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 12, 2024

Rocephin (ceftriaxone) for Urinary Tract Infection "I have a bowel infection and it went into my bladder. I had no UTI symptoms except the strange color on my water wipe. I'm always sick with something and thought it was just the flu. Not around anyone. Long story, but after ER anaphylactic reaction on a med that was helping, things got worse. So by the end of the week, it had started making me feel delirious. Heard that can happen with seniors. Being allergic to almost every antibiotic, the ER doctor wanted me to have something while waiting for the culture to result. So after IV fluids, I chose Rocephin. It was given IV and I was told to come back the next morning for another injection. The highly compassionate nurse did not want to cause me pain, so she mixed it with lidocaine to minimize the pain. The area was sore after the shot but not while I was getting it, and I have no muscle on me. She gave me an ice pack and the soreness was gone in 30 minutes. This is a miracle drug for me. I can't take the pill version. I was on my way to sepsis. It saved me."