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A member asked:

I heard that microbid is a horrible antibotic? any other suggestions of an antibotic for uti in a pregnant women

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Macrobid : Macrobid is a good antibiotic for pregnant women and is probably the most common one used. There are many others. Your doctor will choose the antibiotic according to which bacteria is causing the infection. The drug must match the bug.

Answered 6/27/2014

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I have UTI symptoms but neg urine test. Taking Macrobid antibiotic. 2 more days of pills left. Still burns when i pee in morning. What should I do?

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I just took my 3rd Macrobid 100mg antibiotic for my UTI. I still feel a lot of pain when pressure on my bladder and liver. Is this med sufficient?

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Does taking 1 does of antibiotic before using sample mess up a urine culture? Was prescribed Macrobid for UTI symptoms, gave sample 10 hours later. Culture results show no evidence of UTI. I still have some symptoms like irritation and freq urination?

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Hi, Im taking Macrobid For uti. But I want to do a std to get that thought out my head. Will the antibiotic affect my urine sample?

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I'm currently 12.5 weeks pregnant with my 2nd uti. I'm finishing my progestrone supp which are the culprit. Doc prescribed Macrobid again- is this safe?

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