Question 1

i was given metronidazole and doxycycline for my pid. will those cure my uti/bladder infection as well?

Accepted Answer

No.: Doxy/metro have no effect on utis; you should probably take some Nitrofurantoin or a cephalosporin, or Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) for that. Talk to your doctor!

Question 2

i'm on entresto, metoprolol, an lasix for heart failure, was recently prescribed macrobid for uti and now i have a tooth infection which i have doxycycline for is it ok to take them both together or should i wait the 5 days til macrobid is done?

Accepted Answer

: You could ask your doctor if the urine culture is sensitive to doxycycline and then switch to doxycycline alone if it is. If you need to take both antibiotics together, watch for diarrhea as this is a potential side effect of taking both antibiotics at the same time. Good luck!

Question 3

ear infection not improving on doxycycline, dr suggested prednisone, however, i now have a uti. is it safe to start pred?

Accepted Answer

It's complicated...: First, I am skeptical you developed a UTI while taking doxycycline, which is active against the large majority of UTI bacteria. Vaginal yeast infections can be triggered by doxy -- maybe that's it. Prednisone would be fine for your ear, but can make yeast infections worse. All in all a complex situation. You'll need to rely on your doctor to work it out. Good luck!

Question 4

been prescribed azythromycin doxycycline 15 days and bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) 15 days. sinus infection and uti. i'm not using all these. which is best for both?

Accepted Answer

Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) : Will cover all u might have

Question 5

hi goodafternoon...can doxycycline be used to treat urinary tract infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes depending on the organism.

Question 6

can doxycycline be combine with flagyl in urinary track infection?

Accepted Answer

Wrong drugs: Flagyl would do nothing to treat a uti, and Doxycycline would not be a typical choice, either.  Flagyl treats trichomonas, and Doxycycline treats chlamydia, but this would not be a good combination for a uti.

Question 7

how long does it take for a uti (urinary tract infection) to show positive on a urine culture?

Accepted Answer

Immediately: Uti is caused by bacteria multiplying in the urine. Thus bladder urine will be full of bacteria once you have a uti.

Question 8

what is the best way to treat a urinary tract infection? how long does it take for a uti to turn into sepsis ? how do you know you have sepsis?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: Treating an infection of an internal organ is not a do it yourself matter and you should consult your doctor.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!

Question 9

how to cure (uti) urinary tract infection in home?

Accepted Answer

Help for urinary inf: Try drinking cranberry juice and taking cranberry extract capsule every four to six hours.  Drink lots of fluids.
  Try to figure out why you are getting infections.  Sometimes they are brought on by jacuzzi, hard exercise with tight clothes or sex.

Question 10

what are some things to do at home to help cure or relieve a uti (urinary tract infection)?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics + water: Home treatment is to take prescription antibiotics at home. Also drink large volumes (10 glasses per day) and urinate every hour or two. Wear cotton underwear, shower and never use bubble-bath. Avoid or treat constipation.

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How long does it take for doxycycline to cure an unknown urinary infection

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I was given metronidazole and doxycycline for my pid. will those cure my uti/bladder infection as well?

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I'm on entresto, metoprolol, an lasix for heart failure, was recently prescribed macrobid for uti and now i have a tooth infection which i have doxycycline for is it ok to take them both together or should i wait the 5 days til macrobid is done?

A member asked:

Ear infection not improving on doxycycline, dr suggested prednisone, however, i now have a uti. is it safe to start pred?

A member asked:

Been prescribed azythromycin doxycycline 15 days and bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) 15 days. sinus infection and uti. i'm not using all these. which is best for both?

A member asked:

Hi goodafternoon...can doxycycline be used to treat urinary tract infection?

A member asked:

Can doxycycline be combine with flagyl in urinary track infection?

A member asked:

How long does it take for a uti (urinary tract infection) to show positive on a urine culture?

A member asked:

What is the best way to treat a urinary tract infection? how long does it take for a uti to turn into sepsis ? how do you know you have sepsis?

A member asked:

How to cure (uti) urinary tract infection in home?

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What are some things to do at home to help cure or relieve a uti (urinary tract infection)?

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