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A member asked:

Can acyclovir cause bladder/kidney infection? finished antiviral 5 days ago & having much lower back pain.

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Infection: Infection is cause by bugs like bacteria. Acyclovir is a medication and not a bug that causes or even puts one at risk of infection.

Answered 6/24/2014

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No: Acyclovir will not cause urinary infection.

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Answered 6/30/2014

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Does urinary tract infection cure by its own?Coz i had severe pain and burning sensation in bladder and also pain on lower back.Now no pain for 2 days

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I have had pains in my lower abdomen mostly on the left side as well as my lower back for 5 weeks now. It comes and goes and at times is so severe I cant move. Doctor gave me meds for bladder infection 2 weeks ago but made no difference.

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I have pain ranging from my bladder to my left groin, to the left side of my lower back. I had a bladder infection 2 weeks ago, is it possible this hasnt cleared? Or should I look into a possible groin injury?

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I have a bladder infection - I really struggle to urinate - no burning or so just feels like something is blocking my urine - I have lower back pain?

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I went to dr for lower back pain and he gave antibiotic because he thought it was bladder infection. my urinalysis however came back fine. what gives?

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