Generic Name: Methenamine for Bladder Infection (methenamine)
Methenamine for Bladder Infection Reviews
Hiprex (methenamine) "After having several recurring UTIs out of the blue 2 years ago, nonstop and leading to kidney infections. After seeing several doctors just for antibiotics, one doctor mentioned Hiprex, which I was never told about. It's been one and a half years, and UTI free!"
Hiprex (methenamine) "I suffered UTIs my whole life. I did all the right things to alleviate them and am now resistant to 5 different antibiotics. I would get at least 2 infections a month and frequent hospital visits. My urologist suggested stretching my bladder, ouch! Then I discovered Hiprex. It’s now been 6 months and I am completely free of UTIs. I sleep better, have no irritation, and feel like a new woman. Highly recommended ❤️"
Hiprex (methenamine) "I have had a suprapubic catheter for a year, and I couldn't go more than a week off antibiotics without getting another infection. Let me get to the point... just combining Hiprex with cranberry was NOT enough for me. Now that I take 1000mg vitamin C with each Hiprex, I have had 2 tests come back clear. The vitamin C is KEY because Hiprex will not work without your urine being acidic i.e., a pH of 5.5 or lower. The vitamin C is KEY!! I am thrilled!"
Hiprex (methenamine) "Like the other reviews, I have always suffered from UTIs with exactly the same problem. I will get one, antibiotics will clear it up, and then it will return shortly thereafter. I have had strains resistant to antibiotics, been placed on multiple antibiotics, etc. All to no avail in actually ridding me of UTI symptoms. I have spent any amount of money on different medications. When I have UTIs, they drive me insane and I feel absolutely drained. I bought Hiprex as we were on holidays over Easter and I couldn't get to a GP. The chemist recommended it. I have not looked back, the terrible urge to constantly urinate completely disappeared within 2 days. Hiprex has given me my life back."
Hiprex (methenamine) "I also have had repetitive urinary tract infections (UTI) for years. Lots of antibiotics, a few weeks clear, and then another urinary tract infection. This was really getting me down as the symptoms were toxic and systemic, and made me quite ill. A urologist suggested Hiprex with vitamin C twice a day. I have not had a UTI since. I feel well for the first time in years and am so appreciative of the advice. That constant, low-grade infection on my bladder made me 'old before my time'. Some days I just could not get off my bed. I am a different person now without those repetitive UTIs. I wish I had discovered Hiprex years ago."
Hiprex (methenamine) "Hiprex has worked wonderfully for me over the last year. I had almost continuous UTIs for a year before that. I find though that it is essential for everything below the waist to be working well. I take 1 Hiprex with 1000mg of Vitamin C in the morning and 1000mg of Vitamin C at night. I take 1 tspn of Metamucil in water every night and use Vagifem 2/3 times a week. It is very important to keep bowels moving so that urine can flow freely. My Urologist and Gastroenterologist stressed the importance of keeping things working well. It has certainly worked well for me. Hiprex works."
Hiprex (methenamine) "I can only agree with these ladies. I am 68, had bladder infections all my life. A friend of mine who has MS went on Hiprex because of muscle weakness which caused bladder infections and was recommended Hiprex by her urologist. I mentioned it to my GP who prescribed it for me. In a year, I have only had one bladder infection, went on a course of antibiotics, and then back on Hiprex. I was also advised by my gynecologist to bathe (you don't need to fill up the bath) after intercourse. Since I do those 2 things, Hiprex and irrigation, no problems. Take 1000mg of vitamin C with Hiprex twice a day. What a relief after all those years of suffering."
Hiprex (methenamine) "I was prescribed Hiprex following persistent infection of different bacteria after having to catheterize twice a day for high residuals. I did have a 2-year period where I stayed clear, but then ran into a 6-month run of one infection after the other and worse and worse antibiotics. I was thinking of a vaccine until I suddenly thought of Hiprex. It has worked for 6 months except now supplies are scarce as the German supplier stopped providing to the UK. It would be great if there was a UK manufacturer (Hello Boots!) because this could be a possible answer to slowing down antibiotic resistance in UTIs. I am worried about long-term formaldehyde in my bladder and hope it is not slowly pickling my liver, kidneys, etc., but so far it's far better than ciprofloxacin."
Hiprex (methenamine) "I developed a UTI late on a Friday - back pain, frequency, and showing very high leucocytes and blood on a Combur strip test. Too late for a doctor's appointment, but checked on the net to find something to take me through the night and saw Hiprex. Chemist still open, so bought some to try. Next morning, slight leucocytes and blood, no frequency, and feeling heaps better, so didn't visit a GP. Sunday Combur test strip was clear. Will continue until the bottle is finished. VERY grateful for the effect of Hiprex. It's a marvel."
Hiprex (methenamine) "I have had bladder infections for 30 years, and basically, I have become immune to a lot of antibiotics. I found Hiprex on the web and then saw my doctor for a prescription. Hiprex was 100% effective, and I have no more infections. The only problem I have found is that it is hard to get in the UK."
Hiprex (methenamine) "I was prescribed Hiprex for painful bladder syndrome to stop recurring infections. My bladder was already sensitive to certain foods. Within hours of taking this drug, I was in agony. Burning to pee, difficulty peeing, and terrible back pain. I stopped taking the drug after 2 half doses. A week later, my symptoms are still twice as bad as before taking the drug."
Hiprex (methenamine) "As all above have written, I too got recurring urinary tract infections. Would do everything I was told, take antibiotics, but it just went on and on. My doctor gave me Hiprex bottle of 100, needed a script for the big bottle, told me to stay on it for 10 to 20 days, then lower to 1 a day for a week or stop if I felt okay. Within 24 hours, the urgency that bothered me most was gone. That was a year ago. Today, I woke after the past 48 hours stressed, rushing round, nothing to drink and have the start of a UTI, so I just took my first Hiprex and will take it for 10 days and see how I go."
Hiprex (methenamine) "I first had a urinary tract infection at the age of 16 and suffered with them frequently since that time until around 1 year and a half ago (at age 26) when I was introduced to Hiprex by a friend. I used Hiprex at that time and since then haven't needed to use it again until recently. I'm not too happy about having a UTI right now, but the fact I haven't had one for a year and a half has been so good. I'm just hoping that by taking Hiprex again this time round, it will shorten the duration of the UTI and alleviate the symptoms quickly. I'm hoping to avoid antibiotics, if possible."
Hiprex (methenamine) "Seems to be working for me, but time will tell if it helps to prevent recurring infections, as, like many, I am very susceptible to UTIs. I have no antibiotic resistance that I know of, but I would rather not take them if I can avoid it! Re: concerns about the formation of formaldehyde in the gut, that sounded scary to me too, but after a bit of reading, I learned that formaldehyde does not accumulate in the body. The body metabolizes it to formic acid, which acidifies the urine and kills the bugs (it is an antibacterial and often used as a preservative in food). That said, formaldehyde is a known carcinogen, so I will be monitoring my use."
Hiprex (methenamine) "I started this drug around 3 weeks ago. It worked within hours. My quality of life was terrible with frequent UTI's and daily chills/fevers, over the last 12 years tried every drug from doctors and hospital in the book also bought vitamins and herbs etc anything I read about that promised to help. Consultant gave it me as a last resort before my bladder was to be removed. Early days but so far so good!"
Hiprex (methenamine) "I have suffered since I was 12 years old from bladder infections. I am now 45 years old. I was so hoping this would be my miracle, but unfortunately it is not. I really hoped it would work, but I am back to dealing with bladder infections. It just makes life so difficult. I also suffer from irritable bowel syndrome."
Hiprex (methenamine) "I have a double collection sack on my right kidney. Had nothing but problems with it over the years. After my hysterectomy in 2019 I suffered with damage to my bladder, then followed horrendous UTIs and had 16 lots of antibiotics. I was then put on Hiprex and I haven't had one UTI. Amazing stuff."
Hiprex (methenamine) "Bought Hiprex over the counter (here in Australia) 2 years ago and only needed to be on it for 4-5 days. Twice since, as soon as there was even a hint of well recognised symptoms, I took a dose twice with a LOT of water and was cured the next morning. Some people will likely need bigger doses, I'm lucky I'm ok with less. By the way, I suffered from frequent UTIs over 10 years ago until my GP organised an IVP (special CT scan of kidneys) and discovered a small kidney stone, the seat of the infections. After sound wave removal (lithotripsy) the UTIs virtually disappeared. Only get the occasional one now."
Hiprex (methenamine) "This all started back in June 2023. I got a UTI that would not go away, finally, it did after 5 days of Bactrim. Then I got another infection in September, and this is when I realized this is more serious and dangerous. I got another infection in February 2024 and decided to start Hiprex right after I finished antibiotics. A lot of my urine labs would come back negative, and doctors did not want to prescribe antibiotics, so I had to get antibiotics overseas. I took the antibiotic which calmed my symptoms and started Hiprex. It has been 2 months on Hiprex, and I have been doing great! It is still too early to tell, but I am thankful just to have 2 months where I had my life back. Hopefully, it keeps working long-term. Will come back with updates!"
Hiprex (methenamine) "I have been on Hiprex for a month and a half along with strong antibiotics, still have a bacterial infection, but it seems to be moving in the right direction. Yes, cannot get in the UK, some problem with MEDA Pharmaceuticals (Germany) not supplying Mylan, the distributor. Got mine online from Australia, where they can also be obtained over the counter. The manufacturer is different, 3M, and distributed by Inova. I did double-check with Inova that they were authentic, which they were. Good luck."
Hiprex (methenamine) "I have a lot of bacteria going on in my system all the time, and the UTIs are constant and horrendous. Like others have stated, I just can't be on antibiotics all the time, so I have been trying other things. D-mannose powder is wonderful, but it's quite expensive, and when I'm really bad, it doesn't always work. Just discovered the Hiprex tablets over the counter here in Australia at the chemist. I looked it up on the net for information and how it works and didn't feel really comfortable about the substance turning to formaldehyde in the gut."
Hiprex (methenamine) "Have been put on Hiprex when couldn’t tolerate antibiotics. Sadly my frequency symptoms and pain has increased with Hiprex. I have heard that Hiprex is one of those drugs that works or doesn’t work for you and even with addition of Vitamin C no improvement."
Hiprex (methenamine) "I have had a Suprapubic Catheter for 10 years with many bladder infections. I found that within a week of finishing a course of antibiotics, the UTI returned. I was recently put on a medication for another issue that caused more frequent UTIs and as a result, I had to have frequent bladder flushes. My doctor put me on Hiprex a couple of months ago and it has been a miracle for me, no more UTIs. I just take the Hiprex morning and night with a Vit C tablet. I wish I had discovered it sooner, it's made such a difference to my well-being so far and I just hope it stays this way."
Hiprex (methenamine) "I have had urinary tract infection for 18 months. I had all the usual antibiotics but they didn’t work. I researched Hiprex & my GP agreed to let me try it. The only side effect I had was painful urination which has now stopped. If I stop the Hiprex the infection returns I don’t know where this will end. I also take 1 gr of Trimethoprim at night but it is now not available because of Brexit. I live in N ireland & have no problems getting the prescription so don’t understand why it’s not available. I also take Waterfall d manose 2 daily on the advice of my Urologist."
"Just began methenamine for my bladder and so far so good, no reactions. Stay tuned. I have read many things about this drug and many comments are about the awful taste, the size of the pill and that it sets stuck in the throat. From the very first time I took the pill I decided to use a trick from my Vet Tech years and coated the pill with a slight bit of butter. It goes right down, and no awful taste! Try it, you’ll like it!"
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