Macrobid dosage for urinary tract infection

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493068 tn?1224765315 The condition occurs when the normally clean lower urinary tract is infected by bacteria and becomes inflamed. Urinary tract infections are very common. Most of the time, symptoms of a urinary tract infection disappear within 24 - 48 hours after treatment begins. However, if the condition occurs more than twice in 6 months, lasts longer than 2 weeks, or does not respond to usual treatment, it is considered chronic. The elderly are at increased risk for such infections.
Avatar m tn My girlfriends doctor suggested that she take Macrobid in order to clear up her urinary tract infection. If by some CRAZY chance she did receive an std that causes urinary tracts infection, would macrobid clear that up as well?? I know I am being ridiculous right now but just thought I would ask. This will be my last thread bc I know this is a bit eccentric. Thanks so much for your help. God Bless!
Avatar f tn So I've had THE SAME urinary tract/kidney infection since December/January of this year. I have received antibiotic shots and taken macrobid off and on since, but it has not gone away. I am now on a different antibiotic (4x a day), but do not feel any better. This isn't the first time this has happened. A few years ago I had the same problem. I tried every antibiotic (cipro, zithromax, amoxicillin, etc.) and macrobid was the only one that killed it.
Avatar f tn Talk to your doctor about this immediately. My understanding is Macrobid has been known to cause problems when taken during late pregnancy: "If you get recurrent urinary tract infections or if the infection gets into your kidneys, your caregiver may recommend taking nitrofurantoin (trade name Macrodantin or Macrobid) for the rest of your pregnancy to prevent another infection.
Avatar f tn You need to take the meds you received. If not, then just wait for your doctor. Macrobid is the most common and should not make you sick. You can also take it up until your third trimester. Im prone to UTI's, I know all about them. I used to need to see a urologist for my issues.
1100598 tn?1413127426 He decided to treat me for a UTI based upon my symptoms and gave me a 3 day course of Macrobid. The symptoms cleared up and then returned within 2 days of finishing the medication. I noticed that the sediment looked purulent on the toilet paper but dried like chalk if I got it on my hands. Upon returning to my doctor, the urine dip was once again normal other than "Trace" WBC, so he sent it in for micoscopic evaluation, which has not come back yet.
Avatar m tn I would ask the doctor for testing for autoimmune problems and things like CMV, etc.. If your culture comes back negative for a urinary tract infection and your white blood cells aren't showing an infection, you need to be cautious about taking antibiotics, as your body can build resistance to them.
Avatar f tn Hi! Oh sweetie, that's a classic sign of a urinary tract infection! So uncomfortable. I would go ahead and call your doctor as you should be beginning to feel better. They can also give you some tablets that help with that pain but I'd get checked again if you still are having painful urination after three or four days on antibiotics. While you have to take the full course of pills you normally feel better within a day or two. https://www.webmd.
405998 tn?1222396217 Your doctors may just want to directly visualize these structures to rule out any source of the persistent hematuria( blood in urine) considering that there is currently no infection and your scans did not show any structural abnormalities and urinary tract stones. Usually cystoscopy is requested when urinary tract infections have been ruled out through urinalysis and urine culture and when urinary tract stones have been excluded based on imaging modalities.
Avatar f tn t go away without it. Macrobid is safe during pregnancy. Having an untreated infection to on is dangerous for you and your baby. It can cause you to have a kidney infection and go septic (which is when the infection gets so bad it goes into your blood stream). Take the meds and you'll be fine!
Avatar n tn I had recently went to the doctor for a bladder infection. The doctor said the results came back negative and there was a lot of water in my urine. She asked if i could be pregnant, she then ran a pregnancy test the first one came back positive and the second came back negative. She started me on Macrobid and told me to take another test.
Avatar m tn Two months ago I was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection after going to the doctor for bladder pain when urinating. I was prescribed macrobid which cleared up the symptoms within a week. Since then I have been ejaculating less than half the amount I usually do, even if I abstain for 3 or 4 days. Additionally, my semen appears to be a lot more clumpy. It doesn't seem/feel like everything is *coming* out. What could have caused this change? What can I do to fix it?
Avatar f tn In females the common cause for urgency and frequency is most commonly attributed to urinary tract infections, but pain in the back and side could be due pelvic inflammatory disease. Pelvic inflammatory disease usually if left untreated can lead to tubal block, formation of adhesions etc. Do you have any discharge or pain during intercourse? I would suggest that you get a urine analysis with culture , STD panel done and visit a gynaecologist. Also take a second opinion of a urologist.
Avatar m tn my mom is being treated for urinary tract infection with septra ds.she has been taking septra for 5 days now.as well she is suppose to go in for colonscopy on april 6 for rectal prolapse .the medication she was taking before septra was macrobid.when she was on the macrobid it was not helping.she is now getting greylike clay color feces .i am just very concerned about all that is happening please i need some advice.
Avatar f tn Unfortunately, some people are just prone to getting urinary tract infections. Have you spoken to your doctor about what you can do to help prevent them. Peeing after sex and cranberry juice / supplements are good preventative measures.. but they don't seem to be doing the trick for you. It sounds like you notice a pattern of when they pop up, so for your honeymoon, maybe you can make sure you don't have sex a day or two beforehand and keep the vaginal sex to one time that night.
Avatar n tn Ive had a urinary tract infection for going on 6 weeks now. Ive been treated over and over and nothing seems to be getting rid of it. I dont have a regular dr so I am relying on trips to the er to help me. I am now so sick with the infection that I am throwing up and am in so much pain. I have a very serious history of kidney stones as well which doesnt help much either. I just had my last stone removed about 3 weeks ago.
Avatar f tn i had it when i was about 8 weeks and i was prescribed ampicillin which is a type of penicillin 3 tablets of a high dosage for 7 days ,,and the infection went away..,it should be safe since it has a selective toxicity which means it targets the bacterial wall structure that us humans don't have so we wont be affected..my baby is healthy and am 22 weeks 1 day now...
Avatar m tn Im just confused because doctors say there is no baceria in my urine, which means they say I have no urinary tract infection.
Avatar n tn You may not even have to bring your dog in for an exam if the urine is positive for a simple urinary tract infection (an infection without crystals). The vet can simply give appropriate antibiotics. If your dog has crystals in his urine, the crystals would need to be identified and treatment instituted. Crystals can be dangerous in male dogs because if they become large enough they can become lodged in the urethra and cause blockage (even in dogs, though more common in male cats).
Avatar f tn I’m 20 years old. I have a urinary tract infection(coliform). A doctor prescribed Amoxicillin 625mg + Tamsulosin medicine for 10 days to me. I have a side effect after taking Tamsulosin (Retrograde ejaculation) or any other ejaculation problem. Is this normal or should I stop using Tamsulosin? Or will it (Retrograde ejaculation ) recover after stop using ten days? Should I keep getting Tamsulosin for 10 days or stop?
Avatar f tn Has anyone got a urinary tract infection during pregnancy? Was it uncomfortable and a little painful at times? once treated did the uncomfortablness go away? I think I have one I have a drs appt in 4 days is it safe to wait until then?
4251679 tn?1370305531 UTIs are exactly what their name describes. and infection in your urinary tract. its not in your vagina, however, ive always been told not to have sex while you have one because sex could be the cause of it. and its best to make sure its all better before introducing even more bacteria. Ive never heard of it being contagious, and dont think that it is, but ask your doctor. and ive also never had a cream to use, so im not sure what thats for.
Avatar f tn Im 90% sure that I have a urinary tract infection but I have additional symptoms that I dont usually have. My partner and I had sex several nights ago and I developed the usual symptoms: painful urination general discomfort frequent urination urine is cloudy and pink What is unusual is that I have clumps of something when I pee. They are pinkish is this a possible symptom that will pass just like the others?