Home : Health : Remedies : Urinary tract infections : Alka-Seltzer

Cure urinary tract infections with alka-seltzer.

Submitted by Don

Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly-even though the product was never been advertised for this use.

Visitors comments

Don - you would understand if you were a female Comments By: Anon Alka-Selter does NOT work for UTI - give me a break! First know cause then cure can be cranberry juice to probiotics to antibiotics. Know the reason you have UTI first - then take proper action   Don't Work! Comments By: Nancy The most effective cure I tried is cranberry juice.   Works for me! Comments By: anon I've had good luck with the Alka Seltzer cure myself. Only works if you take it right at the onset of symptoms, though. (I don't understand why it works either; maybe the Alka Seltzer is somehow able to kill the bacteria?)   It has worked for me every time. Comments By: Sarah I have had 4 UTI's since I heard about this treatment, and the symptoms have gone away within 30 minutes of taking it every time. I always repeat it 4 hrs later, just in case. A doctor told me it would take 8 gallons of cranberry juice to cure a UTI. This takes two tabs.   I can't belive it, but it works! Comments By: Sandi I've tried everything from pure unsweetened cranberry juice (didn't work and was GROSS!) to tons of high-quality probiotics (which got expensive and didn't work). I've always had to resort to antibiotics until now. A friend told me about Alka Seltzer and it sounded too good to be true, but it worked! I am THRILLED to not have had to suffer another round of antibiotics!   Will Try Comments By: Sharon Next time i have a UTI I'll give this a whirl. I usually try to buy the generic cranberry juice since its not mixed with grape and others like Ocean Spray. It works but usually takes a day or more and several glasses. So if this really works in 30 minutes or so, I'll definitely try it.   Worked For me Comments By: Sara I have been suffering for a long time with UTI's and this really works. It's not the only method I have used but certainly the fastest. I would suggest anyone who get them regularly try this tip.   Takes about an hour for me, but works! Comments By: anon Alka-seltzer is a freakin' miracle. I also follow it up with a huge glass of green tea (several bags) and a bunch of honey in it. I drink that while i'm in the bathtub taking an epsom salt (sea salt works too) bath. A UTI is the most annoying sensation I have ever felt. Drink lots of water and tea!!!!   Amamzing! IT WORKED! Comments By: Brandi I woke up and instantly felt the symptoms and knew I had another UTI. Luckily, my mother told me about alka seltzer. I dissolved 2 tablets and only 15 minutes later the symptoms started to dissapear. Thank God! I am so bad with antibiotics. It's a miricle in my eyes.   absolutely works Comments By: sm has worked for me every time and does not require any trips to the doctor or antibiotics! I think the key is to take the Alka-Seltzer right away and take it a few more times during the day. Relieves the pain immediately.   Works Wonders! I promise!!! Comments By: Lindsay I can take Alka-Seltzer and no longer feel a thing within 15-30 minutes. Sometimes the symptoms come back, but it's no where near the discomfort it gives off prior to taking it. It's always a good idea to take it at least once more. Read the directions on Alka-Seltzer to make sure you don't take too much, but I use as needed without taking more than you should take within 24 hours. It truly works! I make sure to remember this remedy EVERYTIME I get a UTI!!! I honestly can't believe that Alka-Seltzer doesn't advertise that it helps with UTI's. They have no IDEA how many more consumers they'd get!   Thanks for the great tip!!!!! Comments By: Melody I took three doses of the Alka-Seltzer, two tablets every 4-6 hours and after the third dose, the symptoms were completely gone. This is certainly a more cost effective remedy as well.   Worked for me and thanks!!!! Comments By: Wicked Mystic Drank the alka seltzer the first dose did not work fast enough for me (my uti came back with a vengeance) so I took a second dose and felt it work right away, not I don't mean to be to graphic, I felt a slight burning sensation in my bladder where I felt the pressure and then felt great after that. I kept drinking plenty of water afterwards just to stay on the safe side. I will definitely keep alka seltzer close by me. Thank you very much for the tip!!!   Never Again, total agony! Comments By: mr r johns Never have I been in so much pain in my life, within the forty minutes in which I was in agony, so bad it took nearly two hours to pass water. a few hours later had to be seen by a doctor, as the pain was easing very little, didn't feel any relief til late that night, perhaps after whatever the alka seltzer was flushed out? never again.   you BET IT WORKS!!! Comments By: J.R. My dad has a catheter since he was paralized...every month the nurses come and change the catheter for him and EVERY month within a day or two he has a UTI...it's "chronic" so they say...I read about Alka Seltzer and thought, WHAT HAVE WE GOT TO LOSE?? Three months ago when they changed his catheter, I gave him 2 tabs of Alka Seltzer and waited...NO UTI; next month, same thing...this month same thing. He's NOT HAD ONE INFECTION SINCE TAKING THE ALKA SELTZER. Would you believe me if I told you we were SOLD on it???   Alka-Seltzer seems to work. Comments By: kim I heard about Alka-seltzer helping with UTIs just recently and decided that if I had another one I would try it. Well, I woke up this morning with wicked UTI (I've had them for YEARS) and decided I would try it. Well, within about 40 minutes the pain started to ease and within 2 hours I felt perfectly fine. I'm going to follow up tonight with one more glass of it as a preventative. My thought is that there is something in the pH in the Alka-Seltzer that must do something to the bacteria that is sticking to the lining of the bladder. Whatever it is, I'm glad I heard about it. Every time I go on antibiotics I get a raging yeast infection and I didn't want to get back on that roller coaster again!   WORKED FOR ME Comments By: Joe Meric I've been on antibiotics for almost four months now. As soon as I miss a pill or run out of drugs the infections comes right back. VERY PAINFUL It only seems to treat the symptoms. I tried the Alka-Seltzer tip, (with some honey in it), and within hours felt relief. My diet is very acidic so to avoid further infections I am consuming more alkaline producing foods, drinks, and herbs. I've never had the lower back pain, bleeding or puss, so for minor infections I think this idea worked best for me. THANK YOU.   M I R A C L E C U R E!!! Comments By: Samantha WORKS, is really all i have to say!!! Took 1 glass of it and goodbye nasty UTI!! Thank you for sharing this, no more long waiting at the clinic and expensive antibiotics for nothin'   My 5 year old says Comments By: Michelle I read about this and thought, good grief it can't hurt her. I dont' believe in over-using antibiotics and all the other natural remedies have only somewhat helped, more for maintenance. But once the burning started and frequent urination, I knew we were back on our way to the Dr if we didn't nip it in the bud. I bought the lemon-lime flavor and added a sweet n low (I know, not the best, but one can't hurt her...) just to make it taste more like "sprite". She drank it down and the next time she peed it didn't burn! She also seemed to pee MORE that time and really perked up afterward. I gave her one more glass the next morning just to be sure. We'll keep up the acidophilus and cranberry just because those things are good for her anyway but this alka-seltzer tip is AWESOME. I'm sure it's altering the ph in some beneficial way. Great!   Tried EVERYTHING! Comments By: Kiss-the-Cook I've been plagued with UTI's for eons. Luckily I worked for doctors and could be treated often, but found I was almost always on antibiotics. Not good. I also had to wait until my symptoms were unbearable before the bacteria was measurable on the test. So, I resorted to cranberry pills and acidophilus. Those worked great but became dreadfully expensive and as soon as I stopped the UTI's came back. With this cure I was skeptical, but decided to test it. With my next UTI I went in and got tested positive and refused meds. Of course my doctor thinks I'm already slightly whacked for trying other alternative cures for simple maladies. I went home and took the alka-seltzer and returned two days later and tested negative. At that point the doctor doubted the first test, of course. All I know is I felt relief within a few hours and I didn't get another for months back for months. This makes me a believer! Just a thought: UTI's can be caused by a few different bacterium and some people are more sensative to their onset of UTI's. Perhaps timing or type of bacteria or both factors play into others not finding relief from this seemingly miracle cure. I'm just grateful it works for me!   Alka Seltzer works great! Try this if you are aspirin-sensitive! Comments By: Kris If you don't have Alka Seltzer on hand you can also dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of pure baking soda in 4 oz. of water and drink at the onset of symptoms. It works just as well as Alka Seltzer. Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda!) is a main ingredient in Alka Seltzer. This way you avoid comsuming the aspirin that is contained in Alka Seltzer - for anyone sensitive to aspirin! It also doesn't taste as nearly as bad. Both remedies have worked wonders for me.   Alka Seltzer is Amazing for treating UTI's Comments By: Haley I get UTI's maybe once or twice a year and I'm always skeptical about taking prescription drugs to cure it. At the onset of my most rescent UTI, I did a search on home remedies to cure UTI's and found a site that highly recommended Alka Seltzer as a cure. I began taking the Alka Seltzer and like a miracle I was cured by the end of the day. Trust me it really does work! I'll never take another antibiotic for a UTI again.   Both sides of the argument have merit Comments By: Ben Weare Hello everyone It's interesting to see the mixed results, and its encouraging to see that at least for some this tip has provided some relief! The science behind this is quite simple. When you have a UTI (which is a general name for a range of conditions affecting the Urinary tract) you have a bacterial infection. Taking Sodium Bicarbonate (which someone rightly indicated is the main ingredient in Alka-Seltzer) causes your urine to become more alcaline (less acidic) and actually kills off some types of bacteria. So, for some types of infection this leads to relief, for others it doesn't...hence the mixed comments. Alka-Seltzer may be even better than pure Sodium Bicarbonate, because of the aspirin...but as someone rightly pointed out, so people cant take aspirin. If will say this, the comment that the author does not understand because he is not a woman was a rather unfortunate comment, and a sign that the person making the remark was an idiot!   Life Saver! Comments By: Texas Girl I had been feeling a little sluggish yesterday, but today woke up with an extreme burning sensation and blood in my urine. I had this happen a few years ago and remembered the diagnosis of a bladder infection from my doctor. I knew I wouldn't be able to stand the pain until Monday, so to Google I went for help. I ran across the Alka Seltzer cure and figured I had nothing to loose. Oh my gosh, I felt better within an hour. I took one more dose four hours after the first for good measure and will probably take one more before bed. This stuff works great and I would definately recommend it!   Alka-Seltzer Gold has no aspirin in it Comments By: Anon If you are sensitive to the aspirin, order Alka-Seltzer Gold from your pharmacy or online. No aspirin. Unfortunately, most pharmacies don't carry it regularly.   Worked like a charm Comments By: rc read this, bought it, 15 minutes later... pure relief.   Hooray! Comments By: Happy Day I heard about this alka-seltzer trick from a friend but had never tried it. I get UTI's every few months, luckily I havent had one in about 6 months (longest I've gone) until yesterday. Over the day the pain got worse and worse and I knew just what I was in for. I was already in horrible pain, canceled my dinner plans and was actually in tears. I took the alka-seltzer...didnt feel anything really obvious, but went to bed about 2 hours after and woke up, peed....didnt feel a thing. i will take another one this morning and make sure to ONLY drink water and milk for the next few days. Im crossing my fingers it doesnt come back. Dont have insurance and Im broke at the moment....so antibiotics would be hard to even find the money to pay for. though they have always worked for me if I can do this I am VERY happy.   Alka Seltzer plus Horsetail Comments By: Col After years of suffering horrible UTI's I read about this and tried it this morning at the onset of my most recent UTI. In addition I took Horsetail, which has natural silica and ta da! Instant relief. Usually within an hour of discovering I have a UTI I am in agony. I will always keep Alka Seltzer on hand and recommend this to anyone.   ouch Comments By: oh god! this is my first time ever getting a uti and i was having very sever lower back pains! im a poor college student without insurance so i needed a solution.. i took the alkaseltzer and with half hour my back pains were much less severe... i do recommend trying this and taking a pill called d-mannose i heard it works like a charm!   Alka-seltzer Comments By: tiffany I am pretty sure it works faster than anything i've used before i am glad someone told me about it. try it you might be surprised I was!   ALSO helps yeast infections! Comments By: Sira I suffer every month with yeast infections, regardless of my diet changes. I was told I would have to deal with it since it is caused by hormones. I was in such agony, and decided to try the alka seltzer because a friend said my PH level had to be off. I had a raging yeast infection for 1 1/2 weeks. Not even monistat touched it. Not even my nystatin prescription cream. After 2 doses of the seltzer, my symptoms, the burning and itching and pain were greatly relieved. I'm seriously amazed. Could I have found my cure?   Does any antacid work? Comments By: Me Just curious of any other antacid tabs or meds work. I've had UTI issue a lot this year and I am willing to try Alka Seltzer! Thanks for comments.   Alka Seltzer Comments By: BP I have just half hour ago, taken Alka Seltzer for a urine infection and now, feel no pain at all... I got this tip in an email about a week ago, and deleted the email, but kept this tip in my head, and I'm so glad I did... Will be the first thing I head for now if the need be.   It Really Does Work! Comments By: Sarah I had to go into A and E at hospital because of the pain caused by a UTI to which i was prescribed a 3 day course of antibiotics. I finished that but 2 days later it came back with a vegence! Didint feel like sitting up hospital all night and found this site. I didnt have the original alka seltzer i only had the sainsbury brand but to my amazement it actually has worked everything is back 2 normal!   Works like a charm Comments By: KBrown I have suffered with UTI's for about 3 years now, and I recently tried Alka-Seltzer along with a cranberry pill. In a short period of time, I was back to normal.   Works every time Comments By: Kerry Saves a trip to the doctor and very cheap... especially for someone like me who gets them often!   It works very well! Comments By: Kty Well, I've had numerous UTIs and have used antibiotics, cranberry tablets and juice and the alka seltzer remedies. The alka seltzer treatment is the best for mild cases of UTI. I'm a scientist of sorts and I agree that you have to be careful since bacterial infections can 'hide' for ages in the body, a low level infection that you don't notice much. If you use alka seltzer and it doesn't work I would suggest seeing your doctor, but for most mild cases this helps clear out the bacteria giving your body a chance to cure the infection. Using probiotics is great for boosting your immune response and I use them after I've had an infection and taken alka seltzer over a two day period ( if I run out I just drink low dose bi-carb soda every few hours ). It does work but be careful!   Feeling Better Comments By: Relieved Wasnt feeling so well yesterday and the day before and remembered about this email stating that alka seltzer cures UTI's so I thought it couldnt hurt......to my surprise I woke up feeling better this morning. Saved a bunch of money AND feel better. Thank you Alka Seltzer!   Alka Seltzer has 1000 mg of citric acid Comments By: anon I read the comments and just tried it so i cant say it works yet but i did read the package and it contains 1000mg of citric acid so im assuming that might be what helps. Thats got to be more then cranberry juice.   Alka Seltzer has 1000 mg of citric acid Comments By: anon I read the comments and just tried it so i cant say it works yet but i did read the package and it contains 1000mg of citric acid so im assuming that might be what helps. Thats got to be more then cranberry juice.   Thank GOD! Comments By: Anon I'm PRONE to UTI's I'll get tehm even when I do everything right. When I tell my mom she gets mad. I've had four. I'm really hoping that this works! Thank you who ever "discovered this". Yes, It is really random!   Hope it works! Comments By: Anon My sister told me about Alka Seltzer. I just took 2 tablets and havd drank several glasses of water today. I have had UTI's for many years, off and on. I read in a couple of the comments that it works on yeast infections. I was wondering if anyone knows if Alka Setzer works other female bacterial infections caused by PH balance being off.   Amazing, It sounds like a joke, but... Comments By: anon This worked wonders. I used it about an hour after the symptoms appeared, and about 45 minutes later, the symptoms are gone. I thought this was one of those urban legends, but it worked!   tried it, it didn't work Comments By: deb u It may work for some people, and it doesn't hurt to try because alka seltzer actually balances the flora in your intestines. It didn't work for me. Still trying to find the perfect cure without antibiotics.   MAYBE NOT MAYBE IT DO, BUT IT WORKED FOR ME Comments By: MAH i AM OVER 40 YRS OLD AND i HEARD ABOUT THE ALKA SELTZER EARLY THIS YR 2008. I TRIED IT AND IT WORKED FOR ME. IT WORK FAST, TOO. I DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE ON A REGULAR BASIS AND CONTINUE TO DO SO. IT HELPS   Definitely works! Comments By: Melissa I have had 3 uti's in the past month. I heard about the alka-selzer through an e-mail and was too skeptical to try it before. I wish I would have tried it because it would have saved me Hundreds of dollars on doctor bills just to get the antibiotice. I got a uti on Saturday and the alka seltzer worked by that night. I feel great now!   has worked everytime Comments By: bobbi i have used alka seltzer for this for the past 4 years or so, and i have told everyone i know about it. everyone that has tried it, it has worked for. i manage a retail store and whenever one of the other women start talking about thinking they are getting an infection i go buy them a single pack and tell them to take it, and it has worked everytime   I Couldn't Believe It!!!! Comments By: Anon I caught a UTI over the weekend and would have had to be in unbearable pain until Monday afternoon. I found this website and tried the Alka-Seltzer. The first dose stopped some of the pain, but the second doses cleared up everything. I don't have the urge to pee or that nasty burning sensation anymore. Thanks for the tip!!!