Question 1

i am allergic to ceftin, cipro, macrobid, sulfa, penicillin, floxin and biaxin.  my doctor says i have an uti but she can't prescribe anything because of my allergies.  she says drink lots of water.    isn't there some antibiotic i can take?

Accepted Answer

Of course: The urine can be cultured to see what bacteria is in there, and which antibiotics can be used. If needed, an allergist can check for true allergies to antibiotics, and help select the safest one to use. If UTI symptoms are slight and they go away without antibiotics, that's ok... as long as a patient does close follow-up to check for recurrences or other bladder, kidney, vulvo-vaginal issues.

Question 2

what can i take to treat a uti if i am allergic to penicillin?

Accepted Answer

Several choices: Sulfonamides (bactrim, septra) and flouroquinalones (cipro) are good choices.  Fyi- up to 90% of people who carry a diagnosis of penicillin allergy are not really penicillin allergic.  An allergist can test you for penicillin allergy.  A negative test could make your life lots easier.

Question 3

my sister was given antibiotics for a uti but she is allergic to penicillinthey have penicillin in them i have some clarithromycin could she take them?

Accepted Answer

No: It's never a good idea to use antibiotic without a doctor's advice. Besides there are better alternative in abx for treating UTI than penicillin- related drugs. She should see her doctor.

Question 4

can a z pack be given for a uti? i absolutely refuse to take fluoroquinolone meds such as cipro (ciprofloxacin) and i'm allergic to penicillin

Accepted Answer

Probably : Discuss with your doctor, usually it isn&#x27;t the first choice, there are other alternatives, and better be guided by antibiotics sensitivity of urine culture, rather than emperic treatment, your doctor would explain, good luck

Question 5

can penicillin help a uti?

Accepted Answer

UTI : Not usually, Ampicillin could, but not penicillin.

Question 6

is a penicillin shot effective for uti and if so in what amount?

Accepted Answer

: No, penicillin is not used for UTI’s as it does not cover the bacteria typically involved in UTI’s. Make sure you talk to your doc about your symptoms.

Question 7

will penicillin help a uti infection?

Accepted Answer

: It may do so. But it's better to see a doctor and make sure you do not have allergy to PCN. And May use other meds similar and cheaper as well as effective

Question 8

been sexually active the last 3 weeks i also got a uti so i took penicillin pills but i also took a day after pill and now i'm bleeding whats wrong?

Accepted Answer

Tough to say: You have a lot going on with your question, and since you had a UTI, also have been having sex often, and took a "Day after pill"... you have several possible causes for the bleeding (including the pill, the sex, and the UTI).  So, it is best for you to see the Dr. and get examined and tested to get properly diagnosed, so the best treatment occurs.  Good luck.

Question 9

i have a strep  b uti and  i am on penicillin. been on  it for 6 out of a 10 day course. i am still having  pain. low fever. should i go to my dr?

Accepted Answer

Call your Dr.: Yes, please call your doctor and let him or her know about this right away.

Question 10

i got allergy from penicillin  45 yrs ago when i was 8 yrs, since then i have not used it. now due to uti i am given keflex. shd i take it. advice plz?

Accepted Answer

Complex question: it depends on the type of reaction when you were exposed to penicillin, what's comforting though is that it took place 45 yrs ago, and possibility of having a reaction with cephalexin is minimal, now 2 options: either ask your doctor for an alternate drug, or, take the cephalexin first dose in your doctor's office under his/her supervision, serious reactions occur within the 1st hr of the 1st dose

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Medications for UTI when allergic to pennicillan and sulfa

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I am allergic to ceftin, cipro, macrobid, sulfa, penicillin, floxin and biaxin. my doctor says i have an uti but she can't prescribe anything because of my allergies. she says drink lots of water. isn't there some antibiotic i can take?

A member asked:

What can i take to treat a uti if i am allergic to penicillin?

A member asked:

My sister was given antibiotics for a uti but she is allergic to penicillinthey have penicillin in them i have some clarithromycin could she take them?

A member asked:

Can a z pack be given for a uti? i absolutely refuse to take fluoroquinolone meds such as cipro (ciprofloxacin) and i'm allergic to penicillin

A member asked:

Can penicillin help a uti?

A member asked:

Is a penicillin shot effective for uti and if so in what amount?

A member asked:

Will penicillin help a uti infection?

A member asked:

Been sexually active the last 3 weeks i also got a uti so i took penicillin pills but i also took a day after pill and now i'm bleeding whats wrong?

A member asked:

I have a strep b uti and i am on penicillin. been on it for 6 out of a 10 day course. i am still having pain. low fever. should i go to my dr?

A member asked:

I got allergy from penicillin 45 yrs ago when i was 8 yrs, since then i have not used it. now due to uti i am given keflex. shd i take it. advice plz?

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