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nicknmb
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Anyone's OB prescribe Bactrim for a UTI?
I either have my 3rd UTI, or the 1st one never went away. I have taken 2 other antibiotics before. This time, my OB prescribed Bactrim - I am now researching it online, and it is not recommended for pregnant women. Should I call my dr tomorrow?? I don't want to question her, but I also don't want to hurt the baby.
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Re: Anyone's OB prescribe Bactrim for a UTI?
I actually went through this same thing in my 2nd trimester. I had never heard of it, so I went online and checked it out and got a little worried. If I'm not mistaken, it's a Category C (am I right about that?).
I called my OB to make sure it wasn't a mistake, and she said that it's the only thing she prescribes for UTI. I know other girls have taken it as well.
I think it's ok 
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| Posted 10/19/08 12:41 PM |
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trish71407
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Re: Anyone's OB prescribe Bactrim for a UTI?
I just had a severe UTI and was in the hospital. My doc prescribed Keflex.
ETA: This is a category B medication.
Message edited 10/19/2008 1:04:32 PM.
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maiden
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Re: Anyone's OB prescribe Bactrim for a UTI?
Posted by nicknmb
I don't want to question her, but I also don't want to hurt the baby.
I wouldn't worry about questioning the doctor. If you have a concern, i think you should ask your dr. Your health and peace of mind comes before anything.
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| Posted 10/19/08 1:31 PM |
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hope316
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Re: Anyone's OB prescribe Bactrim for a UTI?
your uti may only be sensitive to bactrim so the benefits out weighs the risk of taking it. bynot taking it you could get a bad kidney infection be in the hospital etc.....
But if you're not sure call in the morning
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| Posted 10/19/08 8:49 PM |
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nicknmb
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Re: Anyone's OB prescribe Bactrim for a UTI?
Posted by hope316
your uti may only be sensitive to bactrim so the benefits out weighs the risk of taking it. bynot taking it you could get a bad kidney infection be in the hospital etc.....
But if you're not sure call in the morning
I think that's what it is. When I spoke to my doctor on friday, I told her that I was nervous since this infection won't seem to go away. And she did mention that it was a certain kind of bacteria - I guess that's why she prescribed this medication. I guess I need to trust her and that she wouldn't prescribe me something that would hurt the baby.
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| Posted 10/19/08 9:06 PM |
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Re: Anyone's OB prescribe Bactrim for a UTI?
Posted by maiden
Posted by nicknmb
I don't want to question her, but I also don't want to hurt the baby.
I wouldn't worry about questioning the doctor. If you have a concern, i think you should ask your dr. Your health and peace of mind comes before anything.
ITA, when in doubt ALWAYS ask! I hope you feel better
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| Posted 10/19/08 9:44 PM |
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Re: Anyone's OB prescribe Bactrim for a UTI?
If its prescribed by your OB i'm assuming she prescribed this because it seems like you can't completely get rid of the UTI.
I know you have to becareful with UTI's and pregnancy because tehy can lead to kidney infections which can cause pre-term contractions. She probably choose something stronger to see if it will kill teh "bug"
Never hurts to ask though!
Feel better...I hope you get rid of it.
I would also see how she feels about pro-biotics (accidopholus) to try and prevent/minimize a yeast infection from the anti-biotics.
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| Posted 10/19/08 9:49 PM |
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nicknmb
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Re: Anyone's OB prescribe Bactrim for a UTI?
now to make it even better - i feel like poo....this medication is making me so nauseous! and i have no appetite at all. i am trying to force myself to eat. this is no fair!
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| Posted 10/20/08 10:20 AM |
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maiden
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Re: Anyone's OB prescribe Bactrim for a UTI?
Posted by nicknmb
now to make it even better - i feel like poo....this medication is making me so nauseous! and i have no appetite at all. i am trying to force myself to eat. this is no fair!
Sorry to hear this. Maybe you should tell the dr. that it is making you sick.
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