Ciprofloxacin for Kidney Infections User Reviews (Page 2)

• Grand...
• March 15, 2017

Cipro (ciprofloxacin) "I am not stranger to antibiotics for U.T.I. infections. Just 2 weeks ago was subscribed Cipro the normal is 3 day. 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."

• luano
• 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 to 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"

• Conce...
• June 5, 2020

"This medicine ciprofloxacin is horrible. It was given to my daughter for kidney infection and it gave her headaches, fever, back pain and nausea....Gonna call the Dr and ask them to change this medicine."

• MrsMi...
• 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 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 20, 2015

"Have been taking Cipro for 5 days now for a severe bladder infection. Had completely taken my pain away that was at a level 10 by day 2. However, the side effects have been horrible. Nausea even with food, light headed, motion sickness, bloating and I seem to be constipated. So far this is a small price to pay for the horrendous infection to be gone."

• riley...
• December 7, 2015

"I had to go to the ER cuz it was so bad. They gave me cipro and I feel way worse then when I went to emergency. I've Been taking it two days now and the pain on my right side feels like it's on fire. I can't stand up for longer than a few minutes and I've been throwing up every couple of hours. Antibiotics are supposed to make you better not worse"

• Rebekka
• 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 is 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."

• Wishi...
• March 28, 2021

"I'll start off saying I have never had a reaction to medication in my life, and have NKA (no know allergies). I should have known better after reading the three pages of warnings, but given my positive track record with medications I figured I'd give it a go, which was a bad decision. The first day on Cipro was mostly uneventful. I did have a small problem with blood sugar levels, but that was expected since it was listed as a possible mild side effect. By day two I started noticing pain in my inner thighs. Not a lot at first, but by day three the tendons in both legs felt like they were on fire. I called my doctor and was told to stop. It's been three days since I stopped taking Cipro and the pain continues. I am unable to sleep unless I pass out from exhaustion. I require assistance with walking, and have difficulty concentrating. I wish I had read the reviews before taking this stuff. As others have said, you are rolling the dice with Cipro. It really needs to be removed from the market."

• VKB
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 10, 2016

"I was prescribed cipro as a precaution do to a kidney blockage I have. I can't say how effective it is, because I dont have an infection. I just wanted to comment on side effects. I did not have any side effects at all that I'm aware of. I'm extremely sensitive to everything! This hasn't seemed to bother me at all. Then again, I'm only on a 5 day treatment plan."

• Chloe...
• July 31, 2016

"I was prescribed cipro for my bad kidney infection about 2 days ago so I am still currently taking this drug. The bad part for me is the SIDE EFFECTS. Oh my! My dreams have been soo vivid that I hate sleeping. Like I literally start dreaming before Im even asleep I was starting to think I was loosing my mind! I feel like im in a cloud or something :-( I dont think i can take it!"

• Morel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 2, 2016

Cipro (ciprofloxacin) "I took Cipro having suffered a UTI from the Mirena Coil that wouldn't clear. As with all medications the side affects depending on the individual can be horrendous. I suffered swellings, hives, a horrendous red rash on both under arms that left my skin damaged. The next side affect was tendonitis in both my ankles that left me unable to walk. I was told that the tablet reacted to the sun Id factor 50 just sitting on the patio for a half an hour and got burned. A nightmare"

• Mish
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 6, 2020

"Was prescribed ciprofloxacin for a kidney infection and I would honestly rather have the kidney infection. After two days of taking it, my neck became sore and then numb. I had tingling and numbness in different spots of my body. I felt so tired I could barely lift my head up, my muscles felt weak and shaky. The thing that scares me the most is the numbness. I'm calling my doctor and asking for a different antibiotic. Would not recommend, I don't think it's safe for anyone. I've never had a reaction like this to an antibiotic before."

• Lady...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 1, 2022

Cipro (ciprofloxacin) "Went to the doc with the typical symptoms of kidney infection. While my UA was clear, the doc Rx'ed Cipro. I'd had a bad reaction in the past (depression) but decided to try again since I was desperate for relief. This time it hit me completely different--more of a mood lift than anything. I recall Levaquin making me feel almost hypomanic like this too, which I didn't mind. More importantly, the infection seems to be improving. Make sure to read the package insert & follow the dosing instructions carefully. Take with food & a large glass of water (or two). Avoid caffeine in any form, calcium/magnesium supplements & sunlight as well as NSAIDs. If you're worried about tendon rupture, avoid exercise. Most people don't bother reading the dosing instructions or think they don't apply to them then wonder why the med made them sick. Obviously fluoroquinolones are heavy duty meds that can cause damage but that goes for many things in life. Risk vs. benefit."

• Em933...
• March 15, 2017

"Day 2 three tablet's down about to take my second one and last one for the day. I'm a anxious person generally so of course I looked up the side effects... The ones I've experienced are extreme nausea... bloating,gas,feverish,dizziness,hot n cold sweats. But only 3 tablet's in and it's helping a lot with the pain in the kidneys on n off though. Got to say the nausea is the worst part I'm practically bed bound. Most of this is probably due to how bad my infection but it got worse after taken ciprofloxacin"

• Dom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 16, 2019

"Yeah was almost hospitalized for kidney infection felt like you wanted to pee badly and right side of kidney hurting. I have never felt that in my life this infection what I'm going through right now. I'm stubborn for not taking the pills. A few days of not taking them that pain came back but not as bad as before. Any ways I started taking the pills again because the infection is still there I thought I was cured guess I'm not so I took them pills again pain vanished 20 minutes but my infection is slowly going away but just few side effect dizzy, ab pain, just one thing this doc told me don't eat with the cipro, no coffee ,no pop ,no alcohol - just take it with water. This infection is terrible, I am thankful for ciprofloxacin as I was just hurting badly a hour ago and now I feel a bit fine now only 3 pills to go but I feel I need more just so this pain do not come back."

• Barth...
• December 30, 2015

"I cannot work anymore. The pain in my feet and especially my heel is excruciating. I get dizzy spells. I have constant headaches. I get dizzy. My vision is cloudy on occasions. I have a flash of light in the right corner of my eye when I look far right then start to look left. I can no longer work. I can't hardly walk. I used to do heavy labor type jobs like carrying 80 pound bags of salt. My life is pretty much gone. I feel worthless because I can no longer work. God have mercy on the people who gave me this medicine."

• Monic
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2020

Cipro (ciprofloxacin) "Cipro didn't work at all for mu kidney infection I might be resistant because I had taken it and then discontinued because it because it added to the psychosis that meningitis gave me. It is an awful medication."

• Kattttt
• December 24, 2015

"I was put on an antibiotic while waiting for my urine culture to come back, and the day after I finished that course of antibiotics I was put on Cipro, as the bacteria was not sensitive to the previous antibiotic. I have only taken 2 Cipro(last night and this morning) but I've had to stop taking them as my wrist is swollen to nearly twice its normal size and I have almost intense pain."

• lucy_...
• November 18, 2015

"This pill cleared up my UTI that had spread to my kidney. However, I had some bad side effects. First off, this pill destroyed my stomach. I had intense pain in my upper abdomen and couldn't eat without terrible indigestion and discomfort. This started immediately after starting the medication and stopped the day my pills ran out. I also had insane dreams, which kept me from sleeping. Very vivid, strange dreams. I'm glad my infection was gone, but I could not wait to stop this medication."

• AmyPain
• June 5, 2017

"I was prescribed Cipro on a Friday. Random body heat spikes. Back hurt. Nausea. Bad dreams. I didn't find out until Monday when my doctor called with bladder test that I was resistant to Cipro and they put me on Nitrofurantoin. Hope it works. I would recommend asking your doctor for another antibiotic other than Cipro."

• Jesse...
• January 22, 2017

"I was rushed to the emergency room with a Kidney Infection and I was prescribed this to help treat the Urinary Tract Infection, the worst part was definitely the side effects, I've had extreme nausea and bloating pains, they have been unbearable. I must say the medicine really works! After I finished my antibiotics it was completely gone - I was more than surprised, I still have some side effects now (I got off medicine two days ago) but they aren't as severe as before. If you're up for the task definitely take it because it works just some obstacles in the process"

• Lilli
• November 2, 2019

"Had cystitis for one month - 2 different sets of antibiotics did not work - few days later woke with bad cystitis fever chills, pain, dizzy sick- had a kidney infection! Put on cipro for 7 days twice a day - on day 6 now think infection gone but still have some back pain. Cipro makes me very tired and weak and also a bit not with it - woozy. I have been drinking fresh ginger in hot water 3 times a day - helps nausea and also gets my fluid intake up - it really helps - I think cipro is good and seems to be only thing that helps me with cystitis. Drs won’t prescribe as first line or second line - now my GP decided to test me to see why I get cystitis so often. I have to persevere with this cipro now but body is weak and tired from prolonged infection."

• Leah
• July 30, 2019

"I was taking Cipro after I had Lithotripsy. I got it through my IV during my surgery and was sent home with it 500 mg twice a day. I felt horrible all I wanted to do was sleep, and had horrible dreams. I felt like I was "drunk" the entire time. I couldn't walk down the hall of my home without running into the walls. It is terrible"

• Shorty
• December 27, 2018

"First pill I took could tell a difference felt better. Day 3 still doing good pharmacist said no dairy and caffeine I've stayed off both, caffeine especially can cause tremors and anxiety with this med."

• Cipro...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2017

"I was put on Cipro for an acute kidney infection (not UTI, actual Pylephronetis (sp)) 6 days ago, due to be a 7 day course in which I was told I would start feeling better by the 3rd day. I am on day 6 and I am worse off than before starting this antibiotic. My fever is fluctuating between 99-102.5, I feel like I've been hit by a train--I actually feel worse than when I had swine flu in 09!--and I feel like I'm being punched in the kidneys (former MMA, been punched in kidneys before, know what it feels like) constantly. Would not recommend Cipro for kidney infection"