i had bladder infections on a monthly basis and was treated by my internist with various aantibotics. my internist sent me to a Urologist. she did an amazing thing. i now take methenamine hippura 1gm along with a vitamine C daily. I am now free from those painful bladder infections. This is my miracle drug!!
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I was prescribed methenamine 1 gram twice a day for UTI prevention by my urologist. Unfortunately, it didn't work for me at all since I still got frequent UTIs while taking the drug. Worst of all, after taking methenamine with no problems for over six months, I suddenly developed sharp stomach pains/cramping and an itchy skin rash. Needless to say, I stopped using methenmine. Even so, it took...
Herb and Carolyn | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Caregiver
7/29/2013
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My husband had a stroke 7 years ago, and was suffering frequent, and severe, UTI's. Finally, he was put on this drug. He has been on it for at least 6 years consistently and the results have been great! No UTI's!
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Barb | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
7/22/2013
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I was getting UTI"s so often that I was becoming resistant to antibiotic's. I ask my DR. what they used before antibiotics because this is common in older women. He had to asked older doctors but this has been a life savor. In 4 yrs. I have not had one UTI. I think all women with chronic should be on this,so they will not become resistant to antibiotics.
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Jo Ann | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/26/2013
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I started taking this medication since 4/23/13 and as of today's date, it seems to be working well. After another 2 months, I will let you know if any reoccurrence has happened on the UTI's. My problem is making sure I take it at the same time twice a day. Some days it is hard to jive the times. Even with a phone alarm for notification to take the pill.
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[email protected] | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/9/2013
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I have been on this medication about 4 months. It has worked perfectly. But in the last month I have developed what look to be small hives. I am wondering if they are a side effect of this medication. Has anyone else had this problem. I have never been allergic to anything in my life.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | Patient
4/25/2013
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Arthurcaponi | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/1/2012
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No problem just need to remember twice a day
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/11/2012
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Easy to take inexpensive on prescription works really well I have tried everything else including antibiotics but this is the answer to all my bladder problems
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/5/2011
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I had so many UTI's that I was becoming antibiotic resistant. I was given this to sterilize urine. works great. no more resistant to other antibiotics. no more UTIs.
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ginas | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/28/2011
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Have been on Tamoxifen for 2 years and had 2 UTI's 4 months apart. Should have gone to the Urologist the first time. Anyway, turns out that Tamoxifen makes he bladder ruffled instead of smooth and the bacteria hides out. Have just switched to Arimidex for the next 3 years so I don't know how long I will be on this drug. Go back again in 6 months for a checkup. So far, so good.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
8/3/2010
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I have been on this medicine for 12 years and it works very well. I rarely get UTI's and I have no side effects
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[email protected] | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/6/2010
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I take two tablets of Cystex (contains 162 mg. of Methenamine) at night and it seems to have helped the recurrence of dreadful UTIs.
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Anonymous | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Caregiver
12/18/2009
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My father had recurring bladder infections but since his urologist put him on Methenamine Hipp. he has not had on for 8 months.
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