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Reviewer: 45-54 Female (Patient)
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This worked very good for me with no side effects.
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Reviewer: steffy, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I took the full recommended course of treatment and by the last day was not having any urinary issues--but oh, so tired. Then came chills, fever, sweats, dizziness, loss of appetite, etc. If it weren't for those comments posted, I would have just thought it was the flu. Never again!
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I have been having very vivid but scary sad dreams with this medication. This morning, it was a very sad and scary dream about when my children were young. i can't wait till I am done!
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Reviewer: Gingos, 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Beware of an allergic reaction to this drug. 10 days after first taking it I developed a red rash on my legs, huge hives all over that itched incessantly and swollen lips and face. I also became extremely weak to the point where I had to sit down all the time. The itch and swelling lasted for 3 - 4 days. Since I stopped the medication after 10 days I don't know how effective it was.
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Reviewer: DidiV, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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If you're reading this, please listen to all theae negative reviews before starting it. If you have a UTI, ask your Dr. For CIPRO. Nitro. has landed me in the ER twice now. Violently ill. Dizziness, extreme nausea, prohectile vomitting, diarrhea, high fever, chills, muscle and joint pain, especially in the hands and feet. I speak honeatly when I tell you that I thought I was dying. I'd rat
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