Hiprex for Prevention of Bladder infection User Reviews
Reviews for Hiprex
- Mag...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 28, 2019
"I have been on Hiprex for 3 weeks. I had a bladder infection, and after taking the antibiotic, the doctor has put me on Hiprex. I find I am tired all the time on this drug. Mild headache. It is working for the bladder."
- Rik...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- March 15, 2021
"I have a long-term urethral catheter. I used to get frequent UTIs. I seem to be permanently on antibiotics. My neurologist suggested using Hiprex. I started using it about nine years ago, and since then, I have only had two infections. I have found no side effects, and I just need an annual renal function blood test."
- Deb...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- August 13, 2020
"Retention of urine was creating a reservoir for bacteria to flourish and was the cause of the repeated UTIs over several years. I had a urethra dilation, which has led to better flow and more complete bladder emptying. I also take Hiprex once a day and have not had an infection for nearly a year. Bliss. The tablet itself tastes awful, but a small price to pay."
- Ann...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- August 10, 2019
"I am in London, and my GP prescribes Hiprex to prevent constant UTIs. The drug has been successful, but there has been no supply in my area, so I have bought it in Australia at a reputable pharmacy that ships overseas. Hiprex is bought over the counter in Australia, which is useful. I paid for it via PayPal, which takes your money about the same time as the delivery. In my case, after delivery. I bought two bottles of 1g Hiprex. The total cost was £63.21, which included airmail. I paid VAT on the purchase when it arrived in the UK. Found them efficient to deal with. I rang the distributor in the UK, and they said supplies were being sent out on August 12th. Someone told me they are going to switch manufacturing to the UK. I hope so. I hope my experience helps others."
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- February 22, 2018
"I am coeliac, so vigilant with diet. I have urine retention (300 ml). My specialist thought it was contributing to my recurrent urinary tract infections, so I started on Hiprex only last week, 2 times daily, along with cranberry juice and a probiotic, but I have had a UTI for 4 weeks. Initially on antibiotics for two weeks prior to starting Hiprex for the UTI, I have felt no improvement. I drink lots of water, no coffee, no dairy, or gluten. How long does it take before I can expect Hiprex to start to have an effect?"
- Lis...
- March 7, 2022
"Hiprex has worked for me after I have suffered from UTI problems for over 4 years. A urologist said to use it when I feel I am starting with an infection, and I use it for two weeks, and it seems to stop any infection from progressing. Wish I had known about it earlier, as it has made my life so much better."
- Lee...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- November 16, 2020
"I have been on Hiprex for 2 years and only had 1 UT as opposed to a UTI every few months. My Dr. prescribed it twice a day, morning and night, with a cranberry supplement pill and 500 mg vitamin C tablet. It does taste terrible, but better than the alternative."
- per...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 11, 2021
"I have lower urinary tract disease. I previously had many recurring UTIs for many years. The urinalysis failed to grow cultures, so it was dismissed by the medical profession and treated with antibiotics. I was prescribed Hiprex by the urinary specialist nurse. I have not had an infection since. The LUTS was very painful and stressful, which I have suffered for many years."
- Gol...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- March 7, 2021
"I've been on Hiprex for almost 3 years, and during that time, I've had multiple infections of the urinary tract and bladder. I'm meticulously clean and will not go to strange public dirty toilets. I bought supposedly non-perfumed wipes, but actually, they had perfume, and I have now a severe urinary tract infection with a temperature and feeling very ill, even though I have Hiprex twice a day as prescribed by the professor in a hospital."
- Mmc...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 14, 2014
"I have been on this for about two and a half months, seems to be working. Very excited about it."
- Maw...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 29, 2020
"I have tried taking Hiprex a few times, but after a few days, I get itchy eyes. Does anyone else suffer from this? Just wondering if it could be something else, and I am blaming Hiprex wrongly."
- Flo...
- June 8, 2019
"Been on these tablets for just over 2 months. My bladder was so inflamed I called these my miracle tablet, but now have a job getting them from my pharmacy or anywhere where I live in the UK."
- On...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- September 21, 2021
"Been on it with vitamin C for 18 months. Tried to go off it twice but the infection comes straight back within 24 hours. Happy it is there though."
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"I was suffering from regular severe urinary tract infections, taking multiple courses of antibiotics each time, only to feel relief for a few weeks before getting another infection, despite drinking 2 liters of water per day, taking cranberry supplements, and washing and urinating before and after sex. Since taking Hiprex, I have not had an infection in several months. The only negative is that the tablets taste awful."