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A member asked:

I have a uti.. my back was not hurting at the doctors and they gave me septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) before i left& also proscribed it. can septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) help my kidneys also?.

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Dr. Charles Rocamboli answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Yes. Septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) drains though your kidneys and works for kidney infections as well.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 5/18/2013

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History of UTI. Bladder inf 2 weeks cultured given Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim). Cleared 1 week. Have another one on Septra not working. Do I need to be off meds 4 recheck?

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Does septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) and pyridium make the infection come out in your discharge also?. I have an UTI and was wondering.

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After taking pyridium for two days.. I still have to pee alot. And with septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) when shall i notice a change in my uti. On septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) for 7 days. So far 3?

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After taking septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) for the 7 days i was on it for a uti.... Im having diarrhea.. What would be the cause of the diarrhea.. If its not the septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim)?

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I got a UTI and was prescribed septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) for 5 days. I have taken 3 days & still test positive for LEU. Is it working still? What should I do?

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