Ciprofloxacin for Urinary Tract Infection User Reviews (Page 3)
Brand names: Cipro, Cipro Cystitis Pack, Cipro I.V. Cipro XR
Ciprofloxacin has an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from a total of 368 reviews for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. 37% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 47% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Ciprofloxacin
- Spenc...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 28, 2012
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) "Was effective for my bladder infection but side effects are not good. After 3 days of medication, I developed severe pain in my Achilles tendon, both ankles. It continues to this day, 2 months later. I've also developed severe pain (tendonitis?), in my elbows. Never had this pain before taking Cipro."
- Kent
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 7, 2023
"My symptoms started with blood in urine. My doctor prescribed Bactrim for 7 days. After 7 days, the blood was still not clear, and I started to have other symptoms like an urge to urinate, more frequent urination, and some minor pain in the penis - typical symptoms of a UTI. The doctor changed it to Cipro for 10 days. Still not better. The doctor changed it again to Macrobid for another 10 days. After 6 days, I still do not feel better, and then all of a sudden, I peed out a pretty good-sized stone (3-4 mm). I felt much better after that. So, all along, it was not UTI but I had a kidney stone. It took 35 days since I had the first symptom to the day the stone passed through and got out. The conclusion was that antibiotics will almost always fix a simple UTI fairly quickly (within 3-7 days for men, at least most symptoms would go away). If you still do not feel better after 3 days, it is likely that there is another underlying condition and not just UTI. It is better to check with the Urologist to find out more."
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- Jewelry...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 6, 2013
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) "I was put on a dose of 1000 mg a day. Took care of the urinary tract infection like a charm but the side effects were not pleasant. I had heartburn and nausea after every dose, and antacids can't be taken for 2 hrs. after. I also had headaches and kept smelling burning plastic. "
- Abraham
- May 1, 2015
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) "I had kidney pain . Back back. Pain that went down to my leg and I couldn't sleep. Thought it was from maybe over drinking so drank a lot of water but 7 days later of eating only vegetables and fruits and taking cranberry juice and anti oxidants I went to the doctor . After my first pill the pressure was gone and after the second pill (500mg) the pain was gone. It works!! No side effects other than slight nausea but that's nothing compared to one week of pain and sleepless nights."
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- Jleblo
- May 1, 2014
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) "I was put on Cipro to treat a urinary tract infection. I was already on a medication that suppressed my immune system and even though the Cipro did wonders for my UTI, the side effects were unbearable. I was directed to take 1 250mg tabs twice daily for 3 days. I was only able to get through the first 2 days. The side effects were from what was a mild headache the first day to a severe headache the second day accompanied with muscle pain, joint aches, shortness of breath and even chest palpitations on the right side. I went in to see my doc and he said to come off them because even though they worked well for my UTI, my body was clearly unable to tolerate the side effects. Overall I say the medicine is very effective but is also strong so beware side effects."
- MIVP
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 5, 2017
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) "I was lucky enough to get most of the side effects from this drug. For the first two weeks, I lost my ability to walk. My entire body went numb (including my face), I had crippling anxiety, insane nightmares, and all of my major tendons were damaged. I had so much fatigue that I slept 18hrs a day. Thankfully, I was only sick for four months, but I lost my job and had to move back in with my parents. Now, I am okay. 0/10 would recommend. Even if you don't get a reaction the first time you take it, it is NOT WORTH TAKING. My friend's achilles heels ruptured after her fifteenth round having no problems before that. Take another antibiotic or eat some garlic. I had $3000 in med bills"
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- Bucke...
- June 29, 2013
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) "I took Cipro a year ago for a urinary tract infection and had very little side effects. I just started taking Cipro again two days ago for another UTI and this time it is making me miserable. I no longer have the symptoms of a UTI but my muscles hurt, I feel tired and I have had some diarrhea. "
- Cipro...
- August 18, 2016
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) "Unfortunately I get UTI's more often than I should. I have taken a 10 day prescription of Cipro, 500mg every 12 hours for a bad UTI, and I couldn't get past 5 days of it. I was just prescribed Cipro, one 500mg pill (because my doctor believed that this medications side effects were too common and powerful). Within 24 hours, my UTI symptoms cleared up BUT, in the past two nights, I have barely slept. I have bad stomach cramping and diarrhea. And headaches. Not fun to say the least. It will do a good job knocking out the infection, but the side effects are just crappy. I also learned that with this medication, some times less is more."
- Melanie...
- May 18, 2016
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) "I had a UTI back in 2013 and took one dose of Cipro (250 MG) and within hours it started to clear up and by the following day the UTI was gone. I now have another UTI. I took 1 dose again of the 250 MG pill and after about 7-8 hours, I felt about 60% better. I just now took a 2nd dose. Hopefully this will completely clear it up. I haven't noticed any side effects other than a minor headache. But like I said, I have only take 2 doses at the max."
- Tracey
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 8, 2019
"After taking Nitrofurantoin for one week, I was sick to my stomach, and I still had a UTI. I asked my doctor to prescribe Ciprofloxin, and after a couple of doses, I was finally feeling better. For me, Ciprofloxin is the only medication that works quickly and works all the time."
- big...
- September 3, 2019
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) "when I get a urinary tract infection the doc will send it for a test-and then he will prescribe the correct antibiotic to treat the specific bacteria. You are just guessing when you get a prescription with out your urine being tested first."
- sanboa
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 22, 2014
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) "I was initially given amoxicillin for my UTI but after 3 days, I still had a fever, cloudy urine and overall blahs. Went back to Dr. and was given Cipro. Wow...less than 24 hours later, fever is gone and urine is clear. I do have a headache but I don't know if that is from Cipro or from sleeping so much. The list of side effects are a bit scary but so far, no problems."
- trying...
- June 18, 2016
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) "I will never take Cipro again. After the 3rd pill, I developed tingling in my hands, legs, and feet. I stopped taking it, but the symptoms still persist. I cannot sleep at night and the tingling is constant. I've read this is called being "floxied" and is more common than you might think. I am seeing a Naturopathic doctor next week to try to reverse these awful side effects. Don't take Cipro!"
- dont...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- September 25, 2020
Cipro XR (ciprofloxacin) "Do not take Cipro XR, I took and it has destroyed my body, I used to play guitar and lift 260 pounds over my head to not be able to hold a spoon, it destroyed the nerves in my hands, feet, ruptured my achiles tendon, and caused me multifocal motor neuropathy, for the love of god do not take cipro"
- Katy
- June 1, 2017
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) "Have had serious UTI infections for almost ten years now. Cipro works great to get rid of them. But I have been prescribed it so much that I am immune to it. I have also developed a bad neuropathy in my left leg and foot that goes into my toes and hurts really bad. Started about three years ago after years of Cipro use. I read there is a lawsuit going on for Cipro and another antibiotic that I have taken for this reason, but I have not joined in the lawsuit. Use this drug with extreme caution and not for long periods of time."
- Kitty...
- July 25, 2016
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) "I have SLE, and I tend to contract UTI's pretty easily. Usually they'll give me Keflex or Flagyl, both of which don't seem to cut it. My current primary started prescribing it about a year and a half ago, and now I specifically ask for it. I had an AWFUL UTI for over a week, finally got to ER today, within a few hours, the worst of the symptoms were residing.... the burning, constant urge, abdominal and lower back pain/pressure. Honestly, I would give it 10 stars, but relief often comes at a price, although for me, they're temporary side effects - bad migraines, yeast infections, worsened photo-sensitivity, drowsiness. All medications have potential side effects. Communicate with your doctor & make sure it's right for YOU."
- Dana
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 24, 2018
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) "I'm 67 & have a sulfameth resistant UTI so my Doc next put me on cipro and after 5 days all symptoms have disappeared. I was very worried about the reported side effects but aside from some joint pain, I've had no problem. I will be completing my 10 day run of this drug to hopefully knock this infection out for good!"
- notthis
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 12, 2018
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) "I was on Cipro for a long time with all kinds of negative side effects and the infection just kept recurring. Went to a new doctor, Integrative Medicine, he told me to take d-mannose every morning & every, night one pill. The urinary tract infection cleared up quickly and the only time it got bad again is if I foolishly forget to take the d-mannose. Check it out"
- Momof
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- October 7, 2019
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) "I'm 28 and since I have had my first baby I have had nonstop UTIs. They have prescribed cipro almost every time and now the last several times cipro has only reduced my UTI symptoms for a matter of days before it comes back full swing. I've had this current UTI for years now and somehow have not gotten sepsis by now. It's always the same e-coli when cultured, even the same exact number every time. I hope there's something else that will work for me soon. I'm tired of the symptoms and kidney pain."
- Hyper...
- August 8, 2009
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) "I am allergic to caffeine and spicy foods that give me all kind urinary infections. However, just one Cipro pill makes the pain just disappear! I have no known side effect from Cipro. Cipro is simple awesome!"
- MomsT...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 5, 2019
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) "I have constant UTI's and on a daily regimen of Hiprex, cranberry (TheraCran) and vitamin C per the doctor. I normally take Macro-bid and works great, this time they gave me Cipro for 7 days, it took at least 4 pills to stop the burning and urgency. I am on my last dose today, after 7 days I am exhausted. I have no more UTI symptoms but the tiredness is a lot of handle. You get an antibiotic to feel better but I can't wait to finish this to get my energy back."
- Dave
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 23, 2019
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) "I was prescribed a 10 day course of cipro, 2 pills a day for suspected UTI/prostatitis. Within hours of the first dose the constant urge to urinate went away completely. Unfortunately the symptoms came back within 12 hours of my last dose so the Cipro was unable to clear the infection. That said I experienced zero side effects while taking it. 40y.o. Male."
- CBano
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 14, 2019
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) "I was diagnosed with a UTI and, despite my doctor knowing I currently have a ruptured Achilles’ tendon AND that Cipro’s side effect is torn tendons, she prescribed it. And, when I told her all this she just said, “Take it anyway”. My ankle doctor said DO NOT TAKE CIPRO... he has so many patients who have take. It and then needed surgery for torn tendons. Stay away from this drug!"
- DaniM
- Taken for 10 years or more
- January 2, 2020
"I have had chronic UTI'S since my early 20's (I'm 41 now). After having 1 infection for over 2 years that was so bad my eyes were yellow along with skin I finally had a specialist prescribe me Cipro. I have taken it since then and never had any side effects. It's the ONLY antibiotic that can completely get rid of it for me. It's so scary to hear everyone else's bad experiences. Obviously Cipro effects everyone differently but me personally IDK where I would be today if I didn't have it."
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Cipro (ciprofloxacin) "I have a bad UTI and was doubled over in severe pain. After the first pill of Cipro (500 mills), the pain has lessened dramatically. I'm shocked it worked so quickly! However, all antibiotics make me nauseous and fatigued, but I'll take that over severe pain."