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Mild infection. Took meds for the 7 days prescribed. Cleared infection. 9th day chills & stiff back. 10th days hives. I think this is a delayed reaction. Doing OK now. Will avoid this med in future.

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Cindy | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/9/2023
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 5.0
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I had no issues with this medication, other than somewhat loose bowels toward the end of taking the medication. I really didn’t know I was taking the medication as I felt fine.

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Peachy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/13/2023
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 1.0
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This drug is toxic. I took only two pills the day before, woke up at 6:00 am feeling nauseous, before I know it I’m running to the bathroom with diarrhea and then again and again. By the third time my toilet was clogged but I thought I was done, no, now I had to throw up. I ran to the other bathroom and barfed like there was an alien in my body. THEE WORST feeling EVER. Then, back to bed as my husband unplugged and cleaned our toilet for my next go. Quickly I was back to barf again but as I did, I had diarrhea ‘again’ so I ended up barfing in the waste basket. The double whammy experience happened three more times. In total, probably 12 trips to the bathroom. I tried to stay as still as possible in bed because the movement seemed to make it worse. I slept until 12:30 pm and finally felt kinda normal. I know how this stuff works, it evacuates everything from your body. I can’t even imagine if I was older or if I kept taking it because I mistakenly thought that the infection was making me sick. VERY SCARY. I was covered in cold sweat and my husband even had me test for Covid. It was like I had the flu. NEVER again. I was given Phenazopyridine HCL in Mexico and it worked like a charm. On this site, there’s a nice RN who wrote a review on it to explain what it does and you can get it over the counter for $5. ?? Dream come true!!!!! Read More Read Less

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Riverrat | Patient
5/21/2023
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 1.7
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I’ve taken this as prescribed for 2 1/2 days and I’m stopping. Started with severe bloating and abdominal pain today then chills, headache, severe nausea and diarrhea. The doctor will explaining why they recommended this nightmare.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | Patient
3/23/2023
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 1.7
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After the first day of taking this medication, I started to notice discomfort in the rectum. On the second day, I notice some slight hemorrhoid swelling and painful discomfort. On day three, blood in my underwear and stool. I immediately stopped taking this medication and will not take it again.

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Pjs | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
3/20/2023
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 1.3
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My mother in law is 88 years old. After taking this medication for UTI. After taking 2 pills 12 hours apart, she was not able to walk, answer questions very unresponsive, her pulse was 89. It causes pain in the lower stomach. ER thought she had appendicitis once and then double pneumonia. Thank the LOrd we figured it out on our own. it is this medication that causes these prolems. Never again.

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Madison | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/16/2023
Condition: infection caused by bacteria
Overall rating 1.0
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Fourth time I have thrown up and I’ve only taken two pills so far. I’ve been sick and felt horrible since then.

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sarak0514 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/25/2023
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 1.7
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I thought I would be one of the few that would not get the side effects from this drug. I had a pretty bad UTI and went to the ER where they prescribed me this medication. I took it as directed and about 4 hours after my first dose I started to get a bit of a headache along with this wave of exhaustion. I thought it could just be from everything going on and that it would go away after a good night sleep. I woke up the next morning with a raging migraine and this wave of nausea that would not go away. I drank tons of water, only ate dry toast, and still felt like crap. I went back into the ER to get treated for my now migraine/nausea and get a new antibiotic. I am so glad that I did too, because this morning I am feeling so much more like myself. Read More Read Less

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ill | 45-54 | Patient
1/4/2023
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 1.7
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I got this script for a uti. I looked to see if this would also help with a suspected sinus infection. I have taken two doses and stopped and will seek to use cipro (which I have used in the past). I feel like I have a bad case of the flu with body aches, chills, and ill feeling. Why is this being perscribed with other options that dont have the nasty side effects. Reading more about this drug and possible damage to kidneys, liver, heart, eyes. No faith in the MD or pharma field any longer.

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Rashell Post | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/11/2022
Condition: Urinary Tract Infection due to E. Coli Bacteria
Overall rating 2.3
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The day I started taking this medicine I immediately began to have swelling in my hands and feet followed by the most intense burning, tingling, cramping, hot pins and needles pain that is unbearable that left me unable to do anything but writher in around and cry. Only on it for 5 days took all but the last pill. Have severe upper right abdominal pain, kidneys are pounding, weakness, headaches that come and go. The worst is my hands. I am in constant pain barely tolerable. My hands and wrists are swollen and I've lost use of my hands, and have no strength in them. They are blue and cold. My stupid doctor told me that this medicine doesn't have those kinds of reactions and blew me off. I have been to the emergency room three times from the severe pain and swelling two of which were by ambulance. They should have never invented this drug. I am just hoping the side effects will go away. My life is over and wouldn't be worth living if they do not. How can a doctor prescribe something that does more harm than good especially if they haven't done their research. She was very young MD who got her licence out of a Cracker Jack Box. I feel a big lawsuite coming on this drug . it is no good. There should be a test they can do to see if people are compatible.Read More Read Less

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TP | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/9/2022
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 1.0
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I’m so glad I read these comments. I thought I had the flu after taking one pill. I had shortness of breath and crazy chills/fever. I stopped taking the medication for a week and I started to feel better. Then my UTI really started to bother me and then I took another pill then the same thing happened, chills/fever chest pain, cough and I almost fainted. Horrible side effects!

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Kalani | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/24/2022
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 5.0
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I'm super allergic to penicillin and amoxacillin and Cipro didn't work. This one worked immediately and I just finished 10 days. The only issue I had was staying hydrated. I got cottonmouth. Worked great for me.

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Shane | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/24/2022
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 1.3
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Was prescribed this med for UTI. Beware… it has really horrible side effects! Avoid if you can. I look it the prescribed amount (5 days) until the end, (yesterday) to get rid of the UTI. Now I still have painful muscle cramps in both legs and arms, making it difficult to sleep, rash, itching, headache, etc. The side effects are so bad I’m considering calling the doctor. I will NOT take this medication ever again.

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Just say no | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/19/2022
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 1.7
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Have a UTI and went to the urgent care by my house. Sure enough, blood in urine and need meds. Dr.(?) prescribed this horrific drug. I have taken two pills, a fever, and chills; my muscles are tight, and I keep stretching. I am miserable and having a hard time breathing. What is this juju I'm taking? I have had UTIs before, been given other meds, and never had a reaction like this. If your doctor hints that this is the one for you, say NO.

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Blondie1956 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/13/2022
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 1.7
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I took one pill. The next day I got diarrhea so bad, stomach pains, and sweating. I could barely stand up for too long. Will not take another pill!

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Elmira V. Harmon | 65-74 | Patient
5/25/2022
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 1.0
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Oh my God, the pain is unbearable I had every side effect that's mention, I could not figure out why the pain the nausea the stomach burning the head aches, constipation, uncontrollable diarrhea, mood swings and eye pain. I can not eat I am weak and fatigue

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jerry | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/11/2022
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 1.3
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after 3 day i could hardly pass urine or bowl had to strain so hard that i strained my self and had to go back to the doctor because of swelled testicles went to the bathroom every hour on the hour

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Rachel | 35-44 | Transgender | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/19/2022
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 2.3
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I'm on my 5th pill and have been feeling chest pain and cough. My UTI is clearing but I will definitely not be finishing this medication. I've read reviews and don't want to end up in hospital. Best bet is to get Amoxicillin.

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Christie | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/13/2022
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 5.0
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I guess I'm one of the few that this worked for. After trying to "deal" with my UTI on my own. Even buying AZO and it not really working. I went on GoodRX and spoke to an online doctor and was prescribed this... THANK GOODNESS!!! This worked after the first dose! No more pain. No more frequent urination. No more feeling of needing to go even when I just went and no more faint sign of blood in my urine! I can't believe how fast it worked. So glad because I was miserable! Haven't had a UTI since I was a kid. I'm on my last day and feel great. It's hard not drinking my coffee in the morning but hey, I'll take it! NO MORE PAIN! Read More Read Less

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Nausea galore | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/1/2022
Condition: infection caused by bacteria
Overall rating 3.7
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Started working in the first day. Was fine until today, day 4. Lots of nausea and constipation. Feels like my food can't decide if it wants to go down or back up. Also, my glucose levels are crazy high...not good for us diabetics...I still have 3 days to go and the nausea is bearable with coffe (go figure). Maybe there's a bright side to this nausea...I could stand to lose a few pounds ??...but I am having to take quite a bit of insulin to keep the glucose levels in check...

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LLL | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/27/2022
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 3.7
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After 2 doses, I felt worse on the med than off. Headache, nausea, fever. Will never take the med again. Stop taking it after 3 days when I finally figured out what was making me sick.

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