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

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

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

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 3

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

Accepted Answer

The symptoms of UTI  such as frequency & urgency should go away with in the first couple of doses if you were given the correct antibiotic .Assuming you had  urine test & a culture done & 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 & maybe an internal exam looking for Vag infec 
/yeas

Question 4

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

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 5

If  have a uti what antibiotic should i take?

Accepted Answer

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 6

Can you take imodium for antibiotic induced diarrhea ?

Accepted Answer

No. Test  for C difficile  a bacteria  associated with antibiotic induced diarrhea. If c diff  treat with  Flagyl/ vancomycin .  Consider changing medication or  stopping  the med  . Sometimes  metamucil may also  give bulk (even though it is used  for constipation) as it absorbs water. keep hydrated. Call  your doc today and discuss

Question 7

Should i take imodium for travellers diarrhea? antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Traveller's diarrhoea is self limiting disease usually, so antibiotics is not needed for it. If it persists, a stool sample is needed to be tested first and then antibiotics is given according to the result.
Imodium has no place in treatment of acute self limiting diarrhoea, as it treats the symptom not the cause of it.

Question 8

Is my uti coming back because i didn't take all my antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Recurrent utis are especially common when antibiotics are not taken appropriately.

Question 9

How long dose a uti last how long can you take antibiotics for?

Accepted Answer

UTI-related voiding Sx such as burning and frequency will be quickly improved within 1-3 days and, most of cases, faded away completely in 5-7 days after taking effective antibiotics. But, occasionally, irritating voiding Sx may linger. If so, be reassessed so to define what may be the underlying cause. So, work with Doc and be checked out timely.

Question 10

If you take antibiotics 3 days for a uti how long does it take to go away ?

Accepted Answer

Be gone and infection should be gone if it was designed to take for 3 days if u still have sxs please see your doc as it could have been resistant to the med and u may need a different one.

Can you take immodium while taking antibiotic for UTI

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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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

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

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?

If have a uti what antibiotic should i take?

Can you take imodium for antibiotic induced diarrhea ?

Should i take imodium for travellers diarrhea? antibiotics?

Is my uti coming back because i didn't take all my antibiotics?

How long dose a uti last how long can you take antibiotics for?

If you take antibiotics 3 days for a uti how long does it take to go away ?

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