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[mystikal star]

On the 16th of November I was diagnosed with a Urinary Tract Infection. Later that day I was hospitalized for depression and self injury. In the hospital they took like two more urine tests but never treated my UTI. They said the first test I took showed a mild UTI and the next showed nothing.

I am still having some pain when peeing, especially when I'm finishing up the pee.I'm incredibly tired all the time now.

I was given Bactrim on the 16th from my family doctor but havent taken it since I was in the hospital for a week and they didn't medicate me for the UTI there.

My question: Should I take the Bactrim? Is it possible that the UTI went to my kidneys? Could the UTI be causing my extreme tiredness? AND--has anyone here taken Bactrim? I noticed side effects are nausea and V-ing. Did anyone V or get N from it? Will taking Phenergan with this prevent V? I need to take this medication but I'm scared...

[hollyjean]

If you look at the list of side effects for any medication pretty much everything will list n* and v*. I have taken many antibiotics and have never v* from them and its very unlikely that anyone will, but they have to list all the possible side effects to cover themselves. I am pretty sure they will not make you v*, im very allergic to septrin and even that never actually made me v*.

[madisonsmom]

Take the Bactrim. You dont want to risk getting a kidney infection.


ALL medication profiles state that there is a potential side effect of nausea/v*! ALL meds.


The main thing with Bactrim is it makes your thirsty and you need to drink, drink, drink!


I've taken it. It didnt make me sick. I have given it to patients and they have been fine. Drug companies have to cover their butts...KWIM?Edited by: madisonsmom

[hollyjean]

You can also try drinking lots of barley lemon or cranberry juice, it works wonders for urinary infections. hope you feel better soon

[meercat]

Oh yes, cranberry juice REALLY helps UTIs! I don't particularly like it lol, but you bet i'll drink it when i have a UTI hehe! I agree with them too, that you should take Bactrim. I think i took that for the very same reason, and didn't v* from it :-) BEST of luck, Hun!! You'll do fine :-)

Keep us posted!

Paula

[liriodendron]

My question: Should I take
the Bactrim? Is it possible that the UTI went to my kidneys? Could the
UTI be causing my extreme tiredness? AND--has anyone here taken
Bactrim? I noticed side effects are nausea and V-ing. Did anyone V or
get N from it? Will taking Phenergan with this prevent V? I need to
take this medication but I'm scared...

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If I were you, I'd ask your doctor. If you don't believe what they tell
you then ask another doctor. Mixing a bunch of different medications
doesn't sound like a real safe idea, especially for someone trying to
avoid side effects. If I was asking for advice on what
medications to take from an Internet forum rather than a doctor, I
would be scared too.

[mitch04133]

I have had a kidney infection and uti's many times, and taken bactrim and no v* no n*, take it even if there is a mild infection, it can turn into a big one if not treated.

[samara's on tv]

I had to take Bactrim once for a UTI and I was completely fine. Like everyone said they have to say that N* and V* are a side effect because SOME weird people who V* at the drop of a hat to feel better have probably V*ed while taking the medication. You'll be fine!


~Monica