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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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Yes: Yes. Septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) drains though your kidneys and works for kidney infections as well.
Answered 5/18/2013
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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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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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