Question 1

hx. of cdiff. on ceftin (cefuroxime) 4 uti now.  having diarrhea.  should i get cdiff stool test or wait till finish abx.  can i take immodium for "d"? dr is out.

Accepted Answer

Call covering doc: Having a C diff history increases your risk of a recurrent C diff infection. If you are on Ceftin (cefuroxime) and experiencing  similar  C diff diarrhea symptoms, call the  doctor  who covering for your doctor who is away, so they can get the details of your case and determine if C diff testing needs to be done, with C diff therapy done concurrently.

Question 2

i had a stent removed. it was in for 2 weeks after i had laser lithotrispy for a kidney stone. the dr put me on nitrofurantoin macro 100 mg capsules 4x a day for 7 days to prevent me from getting a uti i have diarrhea from it can i take imodium ?

Accepted Answer

: yes

Question 3

i have finished taking my antibiotics and i now have diarrhea, can i take immodium a-d?

Accepted Answer

Try probiotics: I'm not sure what you had taken antibiotics for but try Align / Culturelle or generic version of these to help with antibiotic-associated diarrhea. If your diarrhea persists or you have fever/abdominal pain, contact your doctor asap! Otherwise, using imodium (loperamide) sparingly should be ok. Hope you feel better soon!

Question 4

do i stop taking the first antibiotic and start the new one or continue to take the old antibiotic until i'm out and then start the new one for uti?

Accepted Answer

ANTIBIOTICS: If the reason for changing is the culture sensitivities then stop the old and start the new. Ask if not sure.

Question 5

im taking antibiotic now for my uti... can i still take the gluthataione togethere? or should i need to finish the antibiotic then resume the gluthata

Accepted Answer

No interaction: There are no known interactions between glutathione and any antibiotic that would be used to treat UTIs.  So you can take them together with no worries.

Question 6

how long after taking antibiotics will the uti go away ? i only had to take 10 pills ( 2 a day)

Accepted Answer

UTI: The symptoms of UTI  such as frequency &amp; urgency should go away with in the first couple of doses if you were given the correct antibiotic .Assuming you had  urine test &amp; a culture done &amp; you were not just treated empirically . 
Some times  yeast infec  can mimic a UTI .
 if still having symptoms see your doc again for a repeat urine test &amp; maybe an internal exam looking for Vag infec 
/yeas

Question 7

should a patient take imodium (loperamide) ad in conjunction with antibiotics, while being diagnosed with c. difficile?

Accepted Answer

Be careful: In general we don't recommend it. But if the diarrhea is significant and frequent, a low dose of 1 tab tid may help and be safe.

Question 8

about how long does it take for an antibiotic for a uti to kick in? do i keep taking the meds until the burning sensation is gone?

Accepted Answer

24-48 hours: It usually takes 24-48 for an antibiotic to start to resolve the symptoms of a urinary tract infection. You should take the antibiotic for the full course that is prescribed, not only till the burning sensation is gone. Otherwise the bacteria will not be fully killed and the infection may continue or return. If you are not improving, you should contact your doctor.

Question 9

if  have a uti what antibiotic should i take?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic: To be sure of which antibiotic (A) to take, you need to have your urine cultured.  This will tell you the bacterium that is causing your UTI and antibiotics can effectively treat it.You can start a broad spectrum A at first and if the bacterium is resistant to it, it can be switched to one that is effective in treating it. Good luck.

Question 10

how long does it take antibiotics to cure a uti?

Accepted Answer

Thanks for asking!: If truly a simple, uncomplicated UTI (females)and have been placed on the appropriate antibiotic, 1-3 days of antibiotic will usually kill the bacteria though symptoms due to the inflammation may take longer. In men, 5-7 days of treatment more routine.

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Hx. of cdiff. on ceftin (cefuroxime) 4 uti now. having diarrhea. should i get cdiff stool test or wait till finish abx. can i take immodium for "d"? dr is out.

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I had a stent removed. it was in for 2 weeks after i had laser lithotrispy for a kidney stone. the dr put me on nitrofurantoin macro 100 mg capsules 4x a day for 7 days to prevent me from getting a uti i have diarrhea from it can i take imodium ?

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I have finished taking my antibiotics and i now have diarrhea, can i take immodium a-d?

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Do i stop taking the first antibiotic and start the new one or continue to take the old antibiotic until i'm out and then start the new one for uti?

A member asked:

Im taking antibiotic now for my uti... can i still take the gluthataione togethere? or should i need to finish the antibiotic then resume the gluthata

A member asked:

How long after taking antibiotics will the uti go away ? i only had to take 10 pills ( 2 a day)

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Should a patient take imodium (loperamide) ad in conjunction with antibiotics, while being diagnosed with c. difficile?

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About how long does it take for an antibiotic for a uti to kick in? do i keep taking the meds until the burning sensation is gone?

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If have a uti what antibiotic should i take?

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How long does it take antibiotics to cure a uti?

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