Ciprofloxacin for Kidney Infections User Reviews

• Rev...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 16, 2013

Ciprofloxacin "I have chronic urinary tract infections. Every time I know one is coming on, I go to my doctor and this is what is prescribed. This last urinary tract infection I couldn't get treated because I have no insurance and didn't have the money for the office visit. So I tried to wait it out or flush it with water. It eventually turned to a Kidney Infection and I was put on this medication. It does the trick within a day every time."

• ell...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 22, 2014

"Had a kidney infection 2 years ago. The only side effect I had on these is feeling really sleepy/out of it at times. It also cured my diarrhea from my kidney infection. I had a terrible infection; fever, vomiting, couldn't eat for five days, diarrhea, and this cleared it right up. Don't be scared to try this medicine if it was prescribed to you. All because it happened to another person, doesn't mean it will happen to you."

• Luc...
• August 22, 2020

"I am having urinary tract infections, so normally I’m experiencing lower back pain, or should I say kidney pain. The doctor prescribed me ciprofloxacin. It’s been 3 days taking these drugs, still I feel this kidney pain on my right. Is it normal? When will it stop aching while taking these antibiotics?"

• Amb...
• May 24, 2015

"I have had multiple kidney infections and urinary tract infections and NOTHING works better or quicker than Cipro. I also take cranberry pills along with antibiotics, and this seems to help me flush my system, as well as lots of water and cranberry juice. I find that I don't get relief for a couple of days (2-3). I do have one side effect, and that is my joints hurt, but it disappears after the 3rd day of use (for me). Also, I wouldn't take it on an empty stomach because it can and will make you nauseous. Otherwise, I would recommend it for both urinary, bladder, and kidney infections."

• Hel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 27, 2015

"I took Cipro for cystitis that turned into a mild kidney infection after Macrobid didn't do the trick. No serious side effects from the medication except for drowsiness a couple of hours after a dose. It's not so bad when you're achy from a kidney infection. Don't freak out over reviews. It's worth remembering that most people taking antibiotics aren't feeling so hot anyway, so side effects like nausea and aches could be due to illness as much as anything else. ALWAYS FINISH YOUR ANTIBIOTICS!"

• RJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 11, 2019

Ciprofloxacin "I have taken 5 of the 500 mg so far for a kidney infection. So far, I have had no side effects, and the pain in my back area of kidneys is gone. I am feeling better but was very worried about what I have read on side effects, but I will continue to take my dose 2 times a day for 7 days total at this point."

• ATC...
• March 15, 2016

"I was nervous to take Cipro because I had made the mistake of reading online reviews. To people like me who get anxiety about medication: just think, people who willingly write a review online about medication probably had an extreme or unpleasant experience, but that does not make them the majority. I'm a petite woman that was prescribed 500 mg two times a day for a week. The first time I took the pill, I felt a bit lightheaded and woke up a tad nauseous. However, I was not on a full stomach (too nauseous to eat with my kidney infection), and I made the mistake of not drinking a full glass of water with the pill. As long as you do those things and avoid dairy (among other things like NSAIDs, etc.), you'll be fine. Feeling much better now."

• Dea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 2, 2019

Ciprofloxacin "I’m on Cipro right now for a kidney infection, and I have never felt so awful. My kidney infection didn’t even hurt this bad. Since starting it 3 days ago, I have had the worst migraine ever, the only relief I got was just before the time to take it again. I’ve been trying so hard not to cry because that makes it so much worse. I’m calling my doctor today because I can’t do this anymore. I’m about to go crazy."

• gro...
• January 31, 2017

Ciprofloxacin "Second time I am taking this. I am on day 4 of a 5-day prescription. The only side effect I seem to have is an occasional kidney spasm on the right, but who is to say that the medication is causing it? The only thing I would say is that you should always eat something prior to taking your dosage. I forgot once and had a stomach ache for about 30 minutes. I think many people imagine some side effects because they read forums like this and then imagine every little itch is a side effect, and they become paranoid. I believe this is a good fast-acting medication, and I have had no yeast infections from this either, when almost every other antibiotic I have taken did result in yeast infections. I guess I am lucky."

• Mic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2016

Ciprofloxacin "I'm no stranger to antibiotics. I've taken many different kinds. I've had side effects to them all, but Cipro was absolutely the worst. I was prescribed 500 mg twice daily for a kidney infection (Klebsiella). I could not get past 3 days. My tendons and joints hurt so badly. I can barely walk as of this morning. I'm terrified it may be permanent. It worked against the infection but destroyed my joints. Please, get a urine culture and see what antibiotics your bacteria will respond to and choose anything but Cipro or any other fluoroquinolones. These side effects can be permanent, or at least last a long time, maybe even a year!"

• Nic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 3, 2017

"I have had as many as 12 kidney infections a year since I was 19. I am now 51. I also have a history of creating kidney stones. I have been on many antibiotics over the years. I have had serious allergies to other antibiotics, i.e., stop breathing, rashes, becoming allergic to them after taking them for extended use. Cipro has been a blessing. I have not had a kidney infection in over 2 years. So clearly whatever infection was able to hide prior to Cipro is now gone. Yes, there can be a bit of nausea, however, if I drink water, eat a bit first, then take this antibiotic and continue to finish my meal, there is little to no nausea. I have read the reviews and the warnings that come with Cipro. I don't go in the sun, hiking, or biking."

• Lol...
• June 29, 2014

"Was prescribed this medication along with Augmentin and Paracetamol following the diagnosis of an advanced kidney infection. Four days later and I feel a little better in terms of the infection, but the side effects have been awful. Constant feelings of extreme fatigue and weakness. Low energy levels; feels like the wind has been knocked out of me. Feelings of nausea and stomach ache for up to two hours after taking it! I have taken this medicine exactly as instructed by my local pharmacist. Guess it just doesn't agree with me."

• Jac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2016

"I had a kidney infection, and my doctor prescribed ciprofloxacin for 3 days, and boy, the infection is gone, but the side effects are just so intense! I had throbbing headaches. I couldn't think straight. Got a major fever, my face turned red. I was so miserable. The drug definitely got rid of the infection, but fair warning: it was as if I had a bad acid trip."

• Lea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2016

Ciprofloxacin "I took Cipro for a UTI. Within 3 doses (1.5 days), I went from walking fine to having severe pain in my left knee and having to limp. The pain got worse. Finally, I researched Cipro's side effects and found out that it can cause severe damage to tendons. I stopped the medication, but the damage was already done. A year later, I had to have surgery to repair some of the damage. Since then, I have read other horror cases like mine. Cipro seems to find a weak tendon and strike at it. I will never take this drug again."

• Ala...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 13, 2019

"It ruined my life after only two doses. Confusion, skin burning, peripheral neuropathy, muscle spasms, tendon pain all over. That subsided, so I thought I was in the clear, but now I am bedridden a week later due to tendon rupture. I literally cannot walk. Many people react well to this drug, but it’s not worth the risk when there are other options! I want my life back :("

• Twi...
• March 22, 2017

"I had a severe kidney infection and got put on Cipro. By the third day, I was vomiting and had horrible diarrhea. By day 5, I was having crazy hallucinations. I felt like I was losing my mind. I got in my truck, got halfway down the road, and realized I had no shoes on. I also got in the shower not realizing my socks were still on. It was the strangest thing. I broke down in my kitchen, starting bawling because I couldn't figure out what was going on with me. I called my friend who is an RN, told her what was going on, and she said to stop taking it immediately. A couple of weeks after, I was fine, but I will never take this ever again. It was the most out-of-control feeling, and I felt like I should have been in a mental facility. Worst drug ever."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 25, 2012

"Dear Antibiotic, I think by 'may cause dizziness' you meant to say 'may cause you to feel like you are stuck on a merry-go-round.' Overall, though, okay, but for about an hour after I take it, I'm all dizzy. Other than that, it's fine."

• Sco...
• January 26, 2012

Ciprofloxacin "Cipro is great! It can't be beat! Clearing up the kidney infection I've had finally. I did injure my back while on it though, which is a possible side effect, and it makes me feel bad, but the kidney infection is finally going away."

• lua...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2019

"This was a rough go for me. I couldn't sleep, I was anxious and totally out of it. I continued to take it because I know you are supposed to finish the whole round, but I would wake up my partner every 45 minutes asking him to feel my chest and to check to see if I was dying. This drug really messed me up, so I went to the ER and they switched me to amoxicillin. I refuse to take this again, it was the worst."

• Cha...
• July 24, 2017

"Took Cipro for 7 days for a kidney infection. It is now 3 weeks later, and Cipro has wrecked my ability to walk. Tendons tighten up, and Achilles begins to throb instantly. Sitting on the couch, hoping this isn't permanent? I would never take this drug."

• Gra...
• March 15, 2017

Ciprofloxacin "I am not a stranger to antibiotics for U.T.I. infections. Just 2 weeks ago, I was prescribed Cipro, the normal is 3 days. This medication did not help me, I even got worse with the spasms, frequency, and burning. I'm not saying the medication made it worse, just saying it doesn't work. I'm on something different and waiting on a culture since my problem got much worse."

• Bet...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 17, 2016

"I am taking this medicine for a bladder infection, which I have quite often. It wasn't prescribed to me by my doctor, who usually prescribes (Pinamox), which by the way gives me zero side effects. Straight away after I took the first dose, which was 500 mg, I was feeling very dizzy and nauseous. I thought I could put up with that feeling, but I'm now on day 2. I could barely get out of bed from nausea in the morning but managed to get myself together, but felt all day like I was about to collapse with severe joint pains and a headache, which got even worse. I went to bed, but when I did, it felt like I was literally drunk and kept vomiting all night. I won't take the next dose or ever take this medicine again, as it feels like taking poison."

• Dm3...
• May 13, 2017

Ciprofloxacin "I was prescribed this medication for a kidney infection. On the third day, I developed breathing problems similar to asthma, a rapid heartbeat, a burning sensation in my chest, and found sleep to be very difficult."

• Mrs...
• April 15, 2017

"Took Cipro for a month, and it cleared up a very major kidney cyst infection for me. I was extremely unwell and in the hospital. I am 50 and a regular walker. I found all symptoms minor and manageable until week 4, when I did develop some extra aches and pains and felt a general malaise and unwellness. I even felt a bit depressed on the last day of taking it. Stopped Cipro yesterday and have woken up feeling like my old self. I would take it again, though, because it was so effective at clearing up my infection."

• Reb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 28, 2019

"I have used ciprofloxacin many times in the past for kidney infections, and it seems to work very well, just takes a little while to work. I am currently on it again with another kidney infection. The only side effects I seem to get with it are weakness (medium), faint feeling (medium), lower back pain (mild), heart palpitations (medium), and tummy growls and gurgle sounds (very mild). I love this antibiotic. Hoping it does the trick this time around."