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Uti bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) given. 2x a day 7 days. ive taken 4 pills of it. still feeling very bad. no back pain but yes burning and urgency. azo barely helps. sugg?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Recheck w/ doctor: After 4 doses over 2 days, symptoms should be better. Many UTIs are caused by bacteria resistant to sulfa-trimethoprim (Bactrim). You need a urine culture and probably swicth to a different antibiotic ASAP, such as a quinolone (e.g. ciprofloxacin). Contact your doctor ASAP. Good luck!

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Answered 4/24/2016

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A member asked:

Uti bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) given. 2x a day 7 days. ive taken 4 pills of it. still feeling very bad. no back pain but yes burning and urgency. azo barely helps. sugg?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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