HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Can broad spectrum antibiotics (for bladder infection) be bad for and affect effectiveness of someone taking diuretic treatment for heart failure?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Depends: In general there is little risk of interaction between the most commonly used antibiotics and the diuretics used for treatment of CHF. To get specific information the exact medications would need to be need.

Answered 2/5/2015

3.3k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

My 10 month old is taking liquid antibiotic to treat an ear infection and upper respiratory infection. Its day 3, and hes developed an awful, painful, heart breaking diaper rash. How can I treat this? Should I stop the antibiotic?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Best antibiotic to take before getting a tattoo to prevent heart infection ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

54 year old obese male; had a heart attack 3 years ago; has had diabetes and CHF stage C for 7+ years; bad edema, shortness of breath, immobile; takes beta blockers, diuretics, etc. but won't change diet, exercise, or see a cardiologist. Prognosis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What does it mean if a patient with a heart pacemaker received antibiotic therapy for streptococcal bacteremia.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have congestive heart failure and the diuretic i take is no longer working. What other options are the to avoid water rent emotion?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

The docter prescribed me Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) SR antibiotic for sinus infection, it says 4 tablets a day, i have fast heart beat on the second day, is this bad?
Had a bad sinus infection day2 off antibiotics face starting to hurt again and my heart is papitating. What does that mean?
I take nitrofurantoin against my bladder infection. Can I still do exercise like jogging or do I risk to damage my heart?
If you scheduled for a heart catheterization and you develop a bladder infection, does it need to heal before the heart catheterization procedure?
I've done three rounds of antibiotics and still can't get rid of sinus infection. Could it cause heart palpitations?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
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 question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
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.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.