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Can swimming make a uti worse even if you're on antibiotics? i'm taking bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds.

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No: You may swim even when taking Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim).Enjoy.

Answered 10/30/2020

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Swimming is OK: Provided you feel OK

Dr Lin agreed

Answered 10/7/2018

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