Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can i take metronidazole for a uti?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Metronidazole: You can take it, but it will probably be a worthless exercise. This antibiotic is primarily effective against obligate anaerobic bacteria, which seldom if ever cause lower urinary tract infections. It is effective against some conditions like trichomoniasis, Cl. difficile colitis, amoebiasis, etc., but would not recommend it for UTI. If you are treating yourself recommend you see a doctor.
Answered 10/15/2018
3.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is it safe to take nitrofurantoin 100mg 2xday with metronidazole 500mg every 6 hours. Taking 1 for UTI and the other for bacterial vaginosis?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Am 9 weeks pregnant and was found with UTI of pus cells 10 to 15 and was given metronidazole, amoxacillin and paracetamol. My question is, is it safe for me to take metronidazole in my first trimester?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is it safe to take Metronidazole 500mg twice a day for 7 days? For "bacterial vaginosis" at 35 weeks and 4 days pregnant, after a week taking macrobid 100mg for a "suspected UTI" ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Metronidazole is used for BV but can it also help uti ?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I take bc pills and I just got done taking metronidazole. I started getting brown discharge during taking metronidazole. Ive been off it for about a week. I still have brown discharge. I also get UTIs often. Could these be why I have discharge?
Can I take Metronidazole and acidophilis at the same time for a yeast infection/UTI ?
Im currently taking meds to clear out BV but feel like Im developing UTI symptoms can BV trigger recurrent UTIs? And is it safe to take nitrofurantoin while taking the metronidazole? I take my last 500mg tonight?
Is it okay to take both metronidazole and nitrofurantoin for a uti during my second trimester in my pregnancy?
Can I take Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) with Metronidazole gel inserts (topical, not the pills)? Does having a UTI increase the risk of BV? Does BV increase the risk of UTI?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
