Bactrim For Uti

I had a treated uti two weeks ago I was fine until now. I have constant burning in my urethra but not when I urinate. I did a follow up with my gyno and uti was negative. Also negative for sti yeast infection and bv. She gave me bactrim just in case. I dont know if I should take it or consider I might have post infection inflammation which I dont need a anti. I have had constant burning for eight days and is getting somewhat better. Is it possible the uti test didnt show a mild infection still? I am very healthy and have no health issues. I take zero pills as well. Thank u for any help ## Hello, Nikki! How are you? You may actually have a kidney stone, or several. In that case, an antibiotic won't help, they'll need to either pass on their own, or be broken up for you to help th...

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Is bactrim prescribed for bronchitis? ## Yes, it is sometimes prescribed for bronchitis, it's among the antibiotic choices that can be used. Have you been advised to take it? It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more Bactrim details here. ## Yes i took it for bronchitis ,but had another DR tell me it is prescribed for an UTI .

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i'm pregnant for 7 months and 3wks and i was confined for 3 days due to preterm labor. i was injected thru IV with magnesium a for 48 hrs after i got discharged my ob prescribed me with isoxilan and i should take it 2 tab every 6 hrs for 2 weeks and also bactrim 2x a day for 7 days due to UTI....i'm fine with isoxilan but when i searched abt side effects of bactrim i started worrying that it may cause harm to my baby even if my ob told me that there is no side effect to the baby...please enlighten me about this........

I was just prescribed Bactrim or UTI. I drnk iced coffee once a day. Can I still drink the iced coffee while taking Bactrim and if so, when is the best time during the day to drink it? ## Hello, Beth! How are you? Yes, and there is no specific time you should drink it. The FDA lists the typical Bactrim side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Combining it with the coffee might cause worsened nausea, and diarrhea, though. Are you on any other medications?

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I am taking Bactrim for a UTI and have side effects of hands shaking, gassy stomach, headache, loss of appetite, and irritability. There are 4 pills left and I am afraid to finish them. Is a substitute for Bactrim DS tablet SMX-TMP DS TAB? The script is 2 tablets twice a day. Should I just discontinue them or reduce them to one a day? ## Those can be normal side effects of this medication, according to FDA reports. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, and diarrhea. And SMX-TMP DS is just an abbreviation for the ingredients in Bactrim DS. An allergic reaction is listed by the FDA as possibly including fever, chills, trouble breathing, hives, and swelling. This is a very strong antibiotic, though it is not usually the first choice for a UTI. Are you on any other medications? Have yo...

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shelf life of bactrim ## If it's in the original factory sealed container, then it's good for about 3 years from date of packaging. If it's in a pharmacy bottle that exposes it to the elements, then it's good for one year from the date it was dispensed to you. Learn more Bactrim details here. Are there any other questions I can help with? ## I have a uti and my bactrim is two years old. Can I still take it?

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I was prescribed bactrim for my UTI and it says to take it 2 times a day. Does it matter when I take the 2nd dose? ## Yes, antibiotics need to be maintained at a regular level in your body to be fully effective, so you should take your doses as close to 12 hours apart as possible, according to FDA directions. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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What is the difference in treating UTI infections, can either Bactrim DS or Bactrim F be used. Are they the same 800/160. ## Hello, Valerie! How are you? Sorry about the infection. Yes, they are the same and can be used to treat various types of bacterial infections. However, has your doctor confirmed the presence of an infection and prescribed it for that? This is usually not the first choice for treating UTI's.

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I am cutting the Bactrim in half. I took full dosage two days but I cannot chance a fall so I cut in half. If I have dizziness, I will not finish. I can get natural product for UTIs. I do not take anything but an occasional ibuprophen so my system is clean. I never take prescribed drugs as a rule. ## Yes, this is not a time released medication, so you can safely cut it, however you should only do so under the approval of your doctor. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea, Has there been any change? How are you doing? ## Can I take a half dose of Bactrim to lower my dose because 800mg is too high for me? I've been on macrobid for 3 days (uti) but it's making me sick and does not seem to be wo...

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Dr. wrote script for 1 tablet nightly 30 tablets 11 refills. Do I take it for a year? ## Hello, Blondie! How are you? What condition is being treated? It is sometimes prescribed this way, if someone get chronic UTIs, as a preventative measure. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. However, I can't provide you with an answer, without more details. Can you please post back and clarify? Thank you!

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I weigh 112lbs and I was prescribed bactrim 800-160 for a uti. Is this safe to take because of my weight? ## Hello, Stacey! How are you? You should follow your doctor's prescribing instructions. Once someone is older than 12, medications are no longer prescribed according to body weight. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi. I've been meaning to post for a couple of weeks. In early January I was diagnosed with a staph infection and prescribed Bactrim. I knew nothing about it so I took my full dose. A few days after I finished all the pills, I had every negative side effect imaginable. Very light headed, very nauseous, dizzy, headaches, muscle weakness, upset stomach, etc. I also got a UTI which I believe was caused by the Bactrim. I was fine each day until around noon, and then I only felt like laying down for the rest of the day, and I'm a busy mother. I am here to say that it DOES go away. Mine lasted for about 4 to 5 weeks! I was a nervous wreck thinking it would never go away. But it went away (the upset stomach and diarrhea honestly took 3 months). But I am great now. I did start probiotics...

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I recently had a d&c and was given Septra after my surgery for a UTI (that I didn't end up having). That entire week I had symptoms that I thought was just from anesthesia recovery: stiff neck, sore joints, sore muscles. By day 7 of Septra, I broke out in a rash, it was flat red blotches, pin size and needle feeling all over and burning. I was told to stop the drug and given prednisone and Benadryl and zantac. After the prednisone was gone, the burning was back so they put me on Medrol dose pack for 6 days. My face would flare a little here and there but not bad. Yesterday was my last medrol pill and that evening it came back. My skin tints red, you can't notice if I don't mention it. But it feels like a sunburn on my body and face. It's been 12 days since stopping S...

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My mom83 started bactrim sulfameth/trimethoprim two days ago and is so exhausted weak upset stomach seeing guys on the roof hallucinations no appetite....think she should stop and take another rx for her bladder infection....what is a better drug? this is an allergic reaction, no? side efeects that seem disabling to me..... ## Bactrim does have what I would call "disabling" side effects, but I don't think that this is an allergic reaction, unless she is experiencing severe swelling or rashes of some kind. Hallucinations are reportedly a general severe side effect of this antibiotic, as is weakness and fatigue, among a large list of other possible side effects. That said, I do agree with you and strongly recommend looking into other antibiotics for a UTI. Macrobid (nitrofuran...

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Hi. I have fatty liver disease although my blood work is normal. Should I be taking Bactrim DS which my Dr has prescribed for diverticulitis and a possible uti? ## It is always best to follow your doctor's instructions. Are you on any other medications? The NIH lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. Have you had elevated liver enzymes?

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Is it safe for me to take bactrim and hydrochlorothiazide hours apart? They were both prescribed to me and I am nervous about how to take them... Both the doctor and the pharmacists said it was ok to take them together, but I'm not so sure if that's the case as I read that you aren't supposed to take these pills together. I have a bad uti. ## Where did you read that? From my research, I did not find any problems or interactions, according to FDA warnings. The typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. Sometimes, we overthink and over research things. It is always best to listen to our doctors and pharmacists. Are you on any other medications?

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After being released from the hospital I was given Bactrim DS for a really nasty UTI (800mg 2x day for 10 days) told too drink plenty water... Well I took the prescription completely and doing everything I was told to do... After 3 weeks I am sick again !!!! I am still hurting in my left side but now have a really bad cough to where I can't sleep from coughing up my lungs it feels like (extreme head ache, green phlem, wheezing, wanting to rip anyone's head off) and I have had a rash twice now! Started on my hands went away and now on my throat, chest, and shoulders!!! After a $14,000 hospital bill I can't pay with no insurance. I am now taking amoxicillin 500mgs twice a day for 7 days to clear up the infection in my chest!!!! Not sure what is going on if the rash is a normal...

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IS IT OK TO TAKE A PERSCRIPTION PAIN MED. WITH BACTRIM? ## What specific muscle relaxant medication? Many times one is given to treat pain that may be caused by whatever infection that the Bactrim is treating, because swelling and inflammation can make someone miserable. However, it depends on the specific one, because there are some that can react badly with it. Learn more Bactrim details here. Can you please post back with more information? ## I really hope that someone can help me. I went to a 24hrs clinic 2 nights ago because I had a bad UTI. The doctor at the clinic prescribed Bactrim. I'm not certain of the actual dose since the bottle was given at the clinic instead of being filled at the pharmacy. But I do know that I was ordered to take only 6 pills altogether, over the cou...

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I took low dose Bactrim for 5 weeks for a UTI. While on it I started having vaginal burning. Called Dr about it who advised me to stop taking it. That was almost 4 weeks ago and still having vaginal pain and burning. Vulva is all red and inflamed. Very little itching. Tested negative for yeast and bacteria. Can't understand why it's gotten worse when I've been off the drug for 4 weeks! ## Are you on any other medications? Are you actively engaging in intercourse? Do you frequently take tub baths, or use a hot tub? There are various reasons why this could occur, according to FDA and NIH reports. Are you diabetic? Do you have any other diagnosed medical conditions? ## Was also on Uribel at the time for bladder pain. Went off that 3 weeks ago. No to all other questions.

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I was prescribed Sulfameth/Tmp for UTI 2 months ago and my throat really hurts now and all i have is the listed medication. Can i use this antibiotic for my throat? Or is it specifically for UTI? ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is an antibiotic that can be used to treat various infections, it is not limited to UTIs. I just started taking it for a skin infection. Learn more Bactrim details here. However, you should see a doctor to have the presence of an infection confirmed and to make sure it is an appropriate antibiotic to use, if so. Are there any other questions or comments?

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