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Hi, i am 10 weeks pregnant and have always suffered from recurring uti. is it safe to continue to use macrodantin in early pregnancy?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Discuss with doctor: You and your doctor will need to decide together based on you past history of prophylactic antibiotics are indicated or not. Macrodantin is often chosen for those who have culture proven recurrent gram negative rod UTIs.

Answered 1/31/2018

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