Discussions tagged “Medenic”

I was recently prescribed Methenamine Hippurate 1gm Tablets for recurrent urinary tract infections. The doctor explained that it works by releasing formaldehyde in the urine to kill bacteria, but it's crucial to maintain acidic urine for it to be effective. I've been taking it for a few weeks and so far, no issues, but I'm curious about others' experiences. Have any of you had success with this medication? Any tips on keeping urine acidic? I've read about the side effects, but I'm still a bit worried about the more serious ones like allergic reactions or bladder pain. Has anyone experienced these? Also, how important is it to report side effects to the FDA? I want to do the proper thing, but what if my side effects are minor?