Question 1

pain from uti. started doxycycline today. how long until i feel better?

Accepted Answer

1-2 days, but...: Did a doctor prescribe doxycycline, or are you treating yourself, perhaps with antibiotic left over from another infection? Doxy is not used very often for UTI; it usually would work, but other drugs are more commonly used, such as levofloxacin (Levaquin), sulfa-trimethoprim (Bactrim), or nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin). With effective Rx, urinary pain should start to improve in 1-2 days.

Question 2

can doxycycline hyclate be used for a uti?

Accepted Answer

Yes: doxycycline is a very good drug for urinary track infection unless you have an allergy to tetracycline or doxycycline. It is commonly used for urinary track infections because resistance to this drug is difficult for bacteria to develop. The only

Question 3

i am sure i have a uti,,,,,,,,, what can i take for the pain /spams? i have doxycycline hyclate, 100mag. caps, can it help?

Accepted Answer

: If you have a UTI with an organism that is sensitive to doxycycline, then it should help. If the bacteria is resistant to doxycycline, then it will not help. Be sure the doxycycline is not expired before taking it since it will likely be ineffective if expired. If you take it and the UTI persists, call your doctor since you may need to get a urine culture done. Hope you feel better soon!

Question 4

i have took doxycycline so treat a uti and felt unwel all week i have just found out from my docter that i am allergic to doxycycline i ive finished the course now will i start to feel better soon now the course is finished?

Accepted Answer

: Most common side effects of Doxycycline are GI symptoms such as nausea/vomit/poor appetite so I wonder what your symptoms are because side effects are different from allergic reactions such as rashes and itching, angioedema, with anaphylactic reaction is the most severe form. Either side effects or allergic reaction, symptoms usually resolve after stopping the offending agent.

Question 5

day 2 of taking doxycycline for a uti and my head feels like its going to explode, worst headache ever, is this typical?

Accepted Answer

Could be yes or no: Headaches are multifactorial. Could be dehydration so drink plenty of fluids. Could be the doxy. Could be many other reasons. Never knew doxy to be a great treatment for most garden-variety utis, however.

Question 6

what is better for uti - doxycycline hyclate or clindamycin?

Accepted Answer

Your question: Usually doxycycline will have a better spectrum against bowel organisms but clindamycin may be necessary against some bacteria that are only sensitive to clindamycin.

Question 7

i started burning micturation about a week ago... it occurs specially after ejaculation
y so?? i m taking doxycycline fr uti..

Accepted Answer

Get checked again.: If you are still having symptoms, or your symptoms have returned, you are likely on the wrong antibiotic.  See the doc who prescribed this antibiotic and get further testing to see if you need a different type.

Question 8

i am on doxycycline 100mg every 12 hours for 10 days currently have a uri i now have a uti and was prescribed nitrofurin 2x day for 10 days are they safe to take together candice bierman?

Accepted Answer

: They are safe together, but might not be effective. Doxycycline is active against the large majority of bacteria that cause UTI, so if that diagnosis has been confirmed, it's likely with an antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Make sure your doctor has ordered a urine culture with sensitivity testing (if positive) and that the treatment you receive is active against the causative organism. Good luck.

Question 9

i finished a 7-day script of doxycycline for a uti 1.5 weeks ago and am still have consistent diarrhea. is it normal for a side effect to stick around for this long after finishing a round?

Accepted Answer

Probiotic: If taking a probiotic and avoiding dairy products does not provide improvement, please see your PCP. You may need to have additional testing. 
Your symptoms may also be indicative of a viral illness. Drink fluids, monitor your temperature and watch for blood or mucus.

Question 10

does metronidazole work better than doxycycline at curing uti?

Accepted Answer

UTI Treatment: In my experience I usually take a sample of urine and do an analysis of the urine. If I suspect an infection, or in the patient has symptoms of an infection, I send the urine to the lab for a culture which will tell me if bacteria grow and what type of bacteria.  Also, this will tell me what antibiotic is the best to treat the infection.Metronidazole is not usually used for UTI.

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Pain from uti. started doxycycline today. how long until i feel better?

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Can doxycycline hyclate be used for a uti?

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I am sure i have a uti,,,,,,,,, what can i take for the pain /spams? i have doxycycline hyclate, 100mag. caps, can it help?

A member asked:

I have took doxycycline so treat a uti and felt unwel all week i have just found out from my docter that i am allergic to doxycycline i ive finished the course now will i start to feel better soon now the course is finished?

A member asked:

Day 2 of taking doxycycline for a uti and my head feels like its going to explode, worst headache ever, is this typical?

A member asked:

What is better for uti - doxycycline hyclate or clindamycin?

A member asked:

I started burning micturation about a week ago... it occurs specially after ejaculation y so?? i m taking doxycycline fr uti..

A member asked:

I am on doxycycline 100mg every 12 hours for 10 days currently have a uri i now have a uti and was prescribed nitrofurin 2x day for 10 days are they safe to take together candice bierman?

A member asked:

I finished a 7-day script of doxycycline for a uti 1.5 weeks ago and am still have consistent diarrhea. is it normal for a side effect to stick around for this long after finishing a round?

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Does metronidazole work better than doxycycline at curing uti?

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