Generic Name: Monurol (fosfomycin)
Monurol Reviews
For Bladder Infection "Thank God, for this wonderful medication. I am allergic to literally every other medicine that may be used to treat bladder infections. I have allergies to almost all antibiotics, making it very difficult to treat me when I get sick. I was told by my doctor that there were no other options to treat me with when he took one last look before having to admit me to the hospital for I.V. treatment. But then he said, 'Wait, there is one option left called Monurol,' and he prescribed it. I was a little hesitant at first due to the fact it is only a single-dose treatment, but I was wrong. Monurol started taking symptoms away in 5 hours after treatment, and by day 3, completely cured my severe urinary tract infection. This medicine is amazing. Thank God for Monurol."
For Bladder Infection "Absolutely amazing!! I'm allergic to PCN, Macrobid, Sulfa, Cephalosporins, quinolones, and erythromycin. I had a urine culture show E. Coli at the beginning of January, susceptible to everything but I'm allergic to everything. I took almost 2 rounds of Macrobid but had to stop due to extreme shortness of breath and throat tightening. I took D-mannose and cranberry for 2 months with no improvement. The pain got so bad, a doc I work with sent in Doxycycline - one pill and I broke out into hives with severe itching. I almost gave up until they sent in Monurol. It is absolutely amazing!!! Single dose a week ago and I'm completely better. No more leukocytes or flank pain. Worth the $100 with ZERO side effects. Single dose is so easy. I will refill just to have it on hand!!! Please try this, it will help you!!"
For Bladder Infection "Lower UTI symptoms subsided 24-48 hours after taking Monurol. One dose is good for 3 days. Today is the 4th day and I don't need to take a second dose as I am relieved. However, the side effect is bothersome since I took this. I have extreme vaginal itching. Also slight abdominal tenderness and minor diarrhea. But the vaginal itching is problematic. I can't focus and can't sleep. Did anyone experience this? Is this normal? How long will I wait until this goes away? What can I do?"
For Bladder Infection "I cannot possibly tolerate many of the antibiotics used for UTIs. Cipro is a dangerous antibiotic, and it's no longer the gold standard for UTIs. I love Monurol medication because it is a one-stop shop for a painful UTI. You pour the orange-flavored granules into 4 oz of room-temperature water. Your UTI will start to go away within approximately 45 minutes. I recommend you NOT have sugar, bread, booze, or dairy for days after using Monurol. The reason being that Monurol seems to only clear up around 85% of the bacteria that is causing the UTI. Therefore, you will need to do vegetable juicing and maintain a super healthy diet to allow your own immune system to kick in and help with Monurol. The beautiful upside is that you won't have any side effects like you would with Cipro."
For Bladder Infection "This is as useless as teats on a bull! I am allergic to sulfa, and I've had so many UTIs, 8 last year, that every other drug is now resistant to the bacteria. This stuff costs $94 a shot. I've taken it 3 times and I feel better for maybe a week, then the UTI comes back. I've done research, and in many cases, people taking this drug get the infection back in less than a month. I'm at my wit's end. I cannot afford this medication again. My only alternative is to go into the hospital for an IV! After doing research, I've found that a high percentage of women getting UTIs can trace them back to an over-the-counter drug widely used for GERD. Esomeprazole, which I've been taking for years, affects the kidneys, causing many women, especially in my age bracket, 77 years old, to get recurring bladder infections and, in some cases, kidney failure! It is impossible to stop this med cold turkey, but, unfortunately, there really is no other treatment for GERD. This is so depressing."
For Bladder Infection "I don't know what I would do without Monurol. I get a small supply from Spain whenever I go there (or ask a friend to bring some back for me) because it is available without a prescription there, and I can't get it in the UK. I keep a packet with me wherever I go, just in case I get a cystitis attack. Maybe only twice a year, but oh the relief! I take it as soon as an attack starts, and it is effective within two or three hours. Many other antibiotics just don't work for me. This has worked for me every time, thank God."
"I recognized that I had a bladder infection relatively quickly after it came on. Went to my pharmacist, who gave me the option of two pills a day for five days or Monurol (3 g sachet) - one and done. The idea of taking the medication once and then not having to worry about it was appealing so I went with that option. On the plus side, within hours I started to feel relief. By the following day, those symptoms seemed to be gone. However, I am now experiencing severe diarrhea. I have never had such a reaction to antibiotics before. To go along with the diarrhea, I also have some mild bloating. Excellent for how quickly it worked for my infection; awful for the after effects."
For Bladder Infection "I picked up a serious UTI (superbug) in hospital in the UK after having a cystoscopy procedure. I was given various antibiotics that didn't work. I returned to Spain still very ill and saw my GP, he prescribed Monurol immediately, 3 doses. Within 24hrs I was 100% on the mend within 48 hrs the infection had cleared completely. A wonder drug."
For Bladder Infection "My dr gave Monurol to me over a week ago for urine infection, I took it, excited I would start feeling better over the weekend. I felt better for about a day and a half . Then it got worse!!!! My dr sent me for tests because she thought maybe something else was wrong , but as I waited for results, the pain became unbearable and I bagged for a new Rx . She gave me a second dose of this - two days after taking it I felt like I was getting better.!! This morning however - my back is in so much pain , I’m pretty sure the infection has spread to my kidneys. I tried to be proactive - the second I noticed the bladder infection symptoms to AVOID a kidney infection , as I have had one once before and I guess the jokes on me . If I need to go on another med it will not be this one!!!!"
For Bladder Infection "When the doctor prescribed me this I thought "Woah, how simple? How has no other Doctor prescribed me this before?" I have had enough bladder infections in my time to be well versed in the medications they commonly prescribe, so when I found this I was a bit shocked I have never heard of it. Now I know why... It made the burning sensation go away for about a half a day (which cranberry juice can also do) and it made me painfully bloated. The bladder infection was seeking vengeance the next day -- I will never touch this medication again! What a waste of time - only made things worse!"
For Bladder Infection "Monurol works right away. Take it before bed and you're a new person the next morning. Doctors in US don't prescribe it, so I get mine in Eastern Europe, no prescription needed. Please be wise stay away from sweet and spicy, salty, marinated food for a long while to help your body recuperate after the infection."
For Bladder Infection "Do not take this drug! Took it whilst in Singapore, single dose as I thought it would be easier than a 5 day course. I have been so ill with diarrhoea after every meal, nausea and stomach cramps. This is my 5 day and still not well. I have no appetite and exhausted."
For Bladder Infection "Got given Monurol after taking Ciprofloxacin 500 MG 2x day without much improvement. I have Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, a type of UTI that is uncommon, especially in healthy people. I went to the hospital and was prescribed Monurol. Last night I took it and went to sleep. This morning, I don't feel any better, and my body still hurts internally. On the flip side, I have had no side effects other than numbing of the tongue for 2h upon oral administration which makes sense since I'm allergic to the fake sugar used in the packet. If fake sugars make your tongue feel numb, don't be scared if Monurol has this effect."
For Bladder Infection "Took it for bladder infection 2 days later had really bad abdominal pain. I started shivering then collapsed woke up soaking wet with sweat had to call an ambulance. A week has past since taking it along with probiotics and I still have to run to toilet with loose diarrhea"
For Bladder Infection "Amazing. Suffered E.Coli infection of bladder for weeks getting treated with various antibiotics, which did nothing. Given eight sachets of Monurol to blitz the problem and I have never looked back, the relief after three doses was amazing never felt so happy."
For Bladder Infection "Monurol worked for like 2 days only! Burning came back, foul smell in urine came back after the 3rd day. Will not recommend this medication. It gave me the worst diarrhea of my life. First, I was dealing with infection now I have to deal with diarrhea as well. My dr will be prescribing another set of antibiotics. What a waste of my time and money."
For Bladder Infection "I was prescribed this one dose antibiotic by my doctor. How convenient I thought. Really potent stuff that did nothing for me but made my symptoms worse. I was surprised that after 5 days, no sign of it working aside from a violent twitch in my eye, bloating, urinating up to 6 times in a row in pain and a bit of diarrhea. Also surprised not finding anything on what I have experienced. Also surprised that no one in the reviews suggests alternatives. After five days of pain, I went to my pharmacy because I was running out of toilet paper, and in the natural products section a man told me to take VitaCist, Sisu vitamine C and probiotics. After the first dose of VitaCist considerable improvement."
For Bladder Infection "My UTI seemed to improve slightly the first 24 hours after taking Monurol, but after 48 hours I had developed back pain along with a high fever. Returned to clinic and was put on Cipro which was much more effective."
For Bladder Infection "Horrible this Monurol my 4th day of taken it an I feel ill. My stomach is burning, pains in my kidneys, back pain, I can’t stop feeling sick have to go back to have my urine checked. Also my throat feels blocked can’t understand why they would give anyone with water infections this horrible drug will never touch it again ."
For Bladder Infection "I have chronic prostatitis and so far my pain is way up. I don't understand how that's possible. I had to go to the ER today and they gave me more of this stuff. I would have taken cipro or bactrim but I have used those drugs so much that they don't help at all anymore. Kinda scared. I'm a 30 y/o man and the pain kept me awake for 2 nights now and I keep tearing up from how intense the pain is. In theory, this drug should work great. But it doesn't, and I feel hopeless. - Interstitial Cystitis & CP sufferer for 12 years"
For Bladder Infection "OMG, one of the WORST medications that I've ever taken. I had the beginnings of a UTI, and the NP at my clinic prescribed the single dose sachet. Within 1/2 hour, it was like a colonoscopy prep for almost 2 hours. Was ok overnight, but this morning I'm still running to the bathroom without warning. Imodium is barely touching the gut spasms and urgency. Haven't been able to eat much, as it goes right "out". This is going on the "do not fly" list for me, and I'll use something else suggested by my naturopath."
For Bladder Infection "I took Monurol for first time in March 2020 and the relief I got from urine infections and urgency frequency was incredible. I went from 15 pads a day to 5 and no pelvic pain. Nitrofuratine and trimethoprim after 24 odd years not doing its job. Taken Monural today as had infections last 2 months and back on the above mentioned drugs with no joy..so Dr let me have Monuril 3g today. Fingers crossed same results."
For Bladder Infection "My Dr.prescribed me a monurol along with a regular antibiotics, I take it at bedtime and the next morning all the pain while urinating is gone. It works for me there are no side effects for me.I love this drug."
For Bladder Infection "This is about the fourth time I have used Monorol. Started fine and couldn’t believe how quickly it worked. I now find whenever I take Monorol I suffer from stomach pain and bloating about 2 weeks after. I am not only having that problem but now pain in right kidney and waking up nightly with it. Don’t know what I will do next as have found anti biotics in the past have made me ill."
For Bladder Infection "This antibiotic is so good for me. The 1st antibiotic didn't work, and I felt so ill. The 2nd one made me feel so ill, I had to stop it.. The infection hadn't gone, so I was given the 3rd one. I have no side effects, just 1 sachet and within 2 hours I felt so much better."
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