Nitrofurantoin
"My score is based on how well it's treating the infection itself - burning, back pain and urgency are gone 48 hours after starting this drug - first time user with a clearly defined bad infection based on urinalysis at the hospital

-- don't need Azo any more, still downing cranberry and water, and tip: eat something even if your appetite is gone.

Bad news, I'm exhausted, nauseous, dizzy and drained.

I can live through the side effects, not so sure about the infection - very effective, strong, targeted, bacteria-killer and I will complete the entire protocol as directed - the temptation will be to stop taking it, I will resist the temptation. I will, however, bow to the temptation to sleep all day.

takeaway - it's a trade-off."