Fosfomycin Powder

I haven't any knowledge of this but I would be keen to get rid of a UTI - which it seems to be regularly used for.
Why not call your pharmacy and speak to the pharmacist about it?

Hi NotSpaghetti

Well I took the first sachet last night & have had no side effects yet. So hopefully all will be ok (fingers crossed)

Yes - overall, I think it’s useless. Sorry! Your best bet is to either try and get a better antibiotic from your Dr if it doesn’t clear, and/or, get hold of some HIPREX (methenamine hippurate) which is having a resurgence due to antibiotic resistance. You can buy it over the counter now at a pharmacy. Also, d-Mannose (Boots effervescent ones are v good) is worth a try. Best of luck - hope you clear it asap.

Fingers crossed Welshy

Thank you both - Kimski44 & NotSpaghetti

I hate taking new meds!

Agree re Hiprex

Welshy, I think if the possible side effects stopped us taking necessary meds, life expectancy would be short 😉

That is so true Iam64 & I am glad to say I had no side effects from it.

I have never heard of Hiprex or D-mannose, had to Google.

I did omit to say that I also took Nitrofurantoin MR on 7th March too, this didn't work hence the Fosfomycin powder.

Drug companies have to list all possible known side effects of every drug they make. This does not mean everyone who uses the drug will get all – or any! – of the side effects, only that such is possible.

Weighing the risks between having side effects of a UTI and having possible side effects of a drug that might help me get rid of it, I know which side I'd plump for.

You are so right Baggs Thank you for your reply.