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A member asked:

I have a uti and my doctor gave me macrobid, i also have a head cold. could the macrobid help with that?

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NO: MacroBID is specific for urinary tract infection and will not help with a head cold

Answered 2/5/2016

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A member asked:

How does a uti become urethritis? My urine said I had eColi. Treated me for a UTI NOT URETHRITIS. why did I not get medication for this. The macrobid did not help me at all. on it 2 weeks. Can you tell me which medication to ask my doctor for?

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A member asked:

Macrobid was called in for a suspected UTI due to burning. After taking two doses, I was able to leave a urine sample at my doctors office which came back normal. Should I continue the Macrobid until the full culture comes back or discontinue?

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A member asked:

I have a UTI and I can't get to a doctor for a few days to get medication, but I have some Macrobid despened in 2010, would it be okay to take it?

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A member asked:

Hello, I took a five day course of Macrobid for a uti. I feel a lot better, but not 100%. Is it wise to go back to the doctor and get tested again?

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A member asked:

I have a bottle of macrobid from 7 months ago. I feel a uti coming and mine progress quickly. Can I take one until I'm able to see a doctor tomorrow?

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