A 18-year-old female asked:
i'm pregnant and have a uti. the medicine i was prescribed makes me very sick and i stopped taking it. is there any other medicines i can take?
1 doctor answer
Dr. Atul Singh answered
27 years experience Nephrology and Dialysis
Abx : You should call your Ob doc right away. The fact that you are sick needs to be looked at and also they can help you find an alternative choice. All infections in pregnancy need to be treated.
Answered on Apr 15, 2016
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Dr. David Howard answered
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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A member asked:
Dr. Jeff Livingston answered
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Yes: This is a safe drug for use in pregnancy. Common choice.
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