Medication For Uti

My doctor prescribed me 100mg 4x a day nitrofurantoin for 3 days. I finished taking them but my diarrhea didn't stop. And I have really bad acid reflux (rumbling of the tummy) how long will this medication last in my body? I finished drinking the meds last thursday at 3am, its now saturday here in my countrt. Thank you. ## Those can be normal side effects of this medication, as reported by the NIH. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, and non-allergic skin rash. How are you doing? Has there been any change? ## I would like to know what over the counter antibiotics are there for a urinary tract infection? It hurts when I go to pee.

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I'm allergic to trimothorprim and nitrofurtation both used for uti so can I take kefex ## Hello, Jenny! How are you? You can try it, as long as your doctor approves, however, you should be aware that there is a risk of your being allergic to it, as well. Being allergic to one or more medications increases the chances that you'll also find others that you are allergic to. The FDA lists the typical side effects of antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am allergic to sulfa drugs is there any in triprim tabs 300mg ## No, actually this is the formulation that is specifically without the sulfonamide antibiotic that is usually coupled with it. This medication only contains the active ingredient Trimethoprim, which is an antibiotic that is most commonly used to treat UTIs. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and non-allergic skin rash. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with?

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Around 7pm today I started experiencing UTI like symptoms. This time last year, 2/15/16, I was also treated for a UTI and was prescribed phenazopyridine and sulfamethoxazole. I was waiting an hour while drinking glasses and glasses of water before I knew it was a UTI. Once I determined it was, I had one of each of my old prescriptions, until I can go pick up a new one tomorrow morning. However, the phenazopyridine doesn't seem to be relieving my symptoms, and the pain when I urinate is getting worse. My urine is also yellow, not orange. Even from the beginning to now. Is it because the prescription is just over a year old? Any suggestion? I'm in quite a bit of pain. ## It is hard to say, medications do lose efficacy with time, but it could also be due to a different strain of ba...

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How long can Cefixime be used for an E. Coli UTI? ## What has your doctor advised? CefIxime is antibiotic and the duration of use, as well as the dosing can vary according to the type and severity of the infection. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and non-allergic skin rash. Learn more:

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I went uro doc for a follow up because I have frequent utis and urgency to urinate and actually I felt ok. She started me on myrbetriq and guess what, my urgency started again. Also, I have read it can cause utis and one of my main complaints is chronic utis. The side effects of this medicine can cause you have the problems this medicine is suppose to remedy. Explain that. ## Hi Kathy, There are lots of prescription drugs that cause the same problems as the ones they are supposed to treat. It's pretty ridiculous! Have you ever tried any natural/homeopathic remedies? I've heard that coconut milk, coconut water, and cranberry juice can be really effective. I deal with a condition called interstitial cystitis which causes an urgency to urinate and all sorts of wonderful related iss...

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I've been prescribed clindamycin 300mg for the next seven days. Is this for a urinary tract infection (e.coli)? I'm also wondering since this is not a normal drug that is usually prescribed, if I should take it or if I should I go seek another doctor's opinion? ## This is a broad spectrum antibiotic that can be used to treat various types of bacterial infections, so it is best to follow your doctor's instructions. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea. dry mouth, and non-allergic skin rash. Have you started taking it, yet?

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I'm all out of Amoxicillin and have Pota-V-kin Penicillin V 800000U... Does this cure a UTI? Please help. ## Hi Juno, A study by the US National Institute of Health smugly describes Penicillin's efficacy against UTI's as being a rational choice. Source: NIH / PMC477226 However my research leads me to believe that Penicillin's efficacy may also be dependent upon the strain of bacteria that's causing the infection. Therefore it may be a good idea to have your doctor analyze the bacteria through whatever diagnostics are deemed appropriate, in order to ensure that taking Penicillin is indeed the best approach. If you're unable to get in to see a doctor, perhaps a local pharmacist could at least advise you on Penicillin's standard adult dosing protocols for a UTI....

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What is the typical dosage per day of cipro for a uti for a 75 yr old woman? I am taking 500 mg twice a day and now have back flank pain on my right side after taking it for 5 days. ## That is a normal dosage for treating a UTI, however, at your age you may experience more severe side effects than someone younger. The FDA lists other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. How are you feeling, now? Has there been any change?

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I have a UTI Pirifur & Fenazopiridina have been recommended, should I use both or just one? ## Were these medications recommended by your doctor? It is probably best to go with your doctors recommendation (rather than someone's online opinion) since he or she would know best, based on your medical history, and various other methods used for determining if a specific drug is suitable or not. In the meantime I think it would be wise to research and try some natural remedies to help fight the infection without the extra side effects that come with prescription medications.

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What narcotic pain meds could my doctor safely prescribe as someone who has been diagnosed with Hepatitis C? Also, I have been prescribed Suboxone. Is this a problem with this diagnosis? I have a terrible doctor who manages to see 20 patients in less than an hour by ushering us all in and out in 5 minutes or less...so I haven't been able to ask her. ## Zydot, Unfortunately in your position the issue isn't with time management or your Hep-C . You must find another provider concerned enough about your welfare to treat you with the respect you deserve.There are narcotic pain meds that can be safely utilized but if your already receiving suboxone I question the effectiveness that these Rx's would have on your pain. Seek a referal for a competent medical provider as they will ass...

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I have had chronic UTI's my whole life but ran into real problems since 1998 after cystocele/rectocele repair. I had a suprapubic catheter for a few days. I got a nosocomial infection in hospital. Before all my UTIs were E. Coli. I got Kleibsiella pneumonia in my urine & over the years a variety of others. I am on cephalexin 250mg prophylactically because I have interstitial cystitis for the last 10 years. About once a year I get enterobacter aerogenes that is resistant to everything except SMX-TMP. this last time was about 6 weeks ago. Made by Vista. Skin on my hands kept peeling no matter how much lotion I used. I was also nauseated constantly. I was an RN for 38 years until 2010 when IC & fibromyalgia put me on disability. Sorry this is so long but felt background is sign...

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I was prescribed Tramadol Sandoz Capsules 50mg for Urinary Tract Infection. After researching the drug I am wondering if this is the correct drug as it does not appear to be an antibiotic? ## No, it is not. Tramadol is actually an opioid, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. It can help with pain, but will not do anything to treat a bacterial infection. Who prescribed it? ## I believe that the Tramadol HCL is not only causing me to be constipated, but now I developed a UTI...what can I do naturally to help while I am on this medication? ## Weazie, Although tramadol can cause constipation the incidence of uti's have no correlation in the literature. There are many OTC and herbal alte...

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I have started having pain & am sure it is a UTI. I have these Dicloxacill 250mg & was wondering if this will cure my problem. ## Self-diagnosing is never a good idea, especially with a urinary infection, first of all their are antibiotics targeted to treat it much faster and while it could very well be exactly what you suspect, there is always the chance that it isn't, it could be a vaginal infection, bowel, kidney or one of a number of other things, so your best bet would be to see your doctor and follow their advice after diagnosis. My sister frequently had urinary infections requiring treatment, then the last time, she was absolutely certain from the symptoms that it was another one, but her fiance took her to the emergency room anyway, turns out she had no infection at ...

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i cant urine an it burns alittle i no its a uti i just want to no if i can use mutual 105 to treat it ## The medication with the Mutual 105 marking contains 100mgs of Doxycycline, which is an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of infections. However, there are several questions that must be raised, such as: How many do you have? If this is leftovers from a prior prescription that you didn't finish, then you likely don't have enough to completely eradicate an infection. Learn more Doxycycline details here. And has a doctor confirmed that it is a UTI?

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Can I use this for urinary tract infection as well as bladder infection? ## Have you consulted your doctor? Amoxicillin is an antibiotic, which can be used to treat many types of infections, however, it is also very important that the presence of an infection be confirmed, before it is used. It may also cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more: ## Can I still take my Amoxicillin 500mg if I left it in the sun or light?

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Is this medication used for urinary tract infections? ## Hi Janet - yes, this SMX-TMP is a combination of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, in the ratio of 5 to 1, used in the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections (including urinary tract infections). You can read more details about this medication at: Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do... ## I just had surgery 3 weeks ago. Removed 2 stones in Parotid gland, sent home with ceflex, I was faithful and used every bit. 2 days ago UTI came on. Rx'd w SMZTMP DS 800-160 2x daily for only 3 days. I called yesterday for test results and positive for E coli. Now we are on a holiday weekend and I took my last SMZ TMP pill a little while ago. I was fine all day, up till an hour ago. Same ...

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I may e having a miscarriage due to a utility.....I have been. Bleeding ....I wanted to know if I finish taking the meds and my uti is gone away is it a possibility I can save myself from a miscarriage ....also I just started taking the pills about how long should it take before the medicine kicks in ## Oh wow! Very sorry, what a horrible situation to be in, especially when you aren't sure what's going on. Did the doctor do an exam? Did they provide you with any other information? Learn more Nitrofurantoin details here. I really don't know what the chances would be of staving it off, it would all really depend on what's really going on and how far along it is. Have you tried seeing a gynecologist? And it will take several days for them to start working and knock the infe...

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Can sambong be used for a 3 month old baby who has a UTI? ## Has a doctor diagnosed the presence of an infection and have they instructed you to use it for the infant? This is actually an herbal supplement and some of them can be very potent and, where any infant is concerned, it is not advisable to give them any type of medication or supplement, without a doctor's approval. This can act as a diuretic, which could cause severe dehydration. ## I have a 9yr old daughter and she had a uti. She is taking a high dose of antibiotics but still her undies had stains that were sometimes yellowish & had a little blood on it. She also says that when she urinates it is painful. Is sambong safe to take for her age? ## Kagabi sobrang init ng ihi ko at binabalisawsaw ako pero bago p yan nanaki...

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What kind of UTI is UVAMIN used for? Please advise if it is for an STI? ## Hello, Baby! How are you? This antibiotic is used to treat urinary tract infections, if the bacteria causing the infection are responsive to it. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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