A member asked:

I'm too scared to take an antibiotic for my uti because of all the possible side effects. is there anything else i can do. is there a shot they give?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Anatoly Belilovsky answered

Yes,: ...But the shot is an antibiotic, too. Depending on how bad the UTI is, you might try the old "lots of cranberry juice" remedy - but if that does not work, discuss with your dr which antibiotic would be least likely to cause problems for you, because untreated UTI can certainly cause some major ones.

Dr Kandarpa agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

4.9k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I'm too scared to take an antibiotic for my uti because of all the possible side effects. is there anything else i can do. is there a shot they give?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Anatoly Belilovsky answered

Dr Kandarpa agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

What does a person do to get rid of a UTI when they are allergic to or have severe adverse effects to most all antibiotics and cannot take them?

A member asked:

Hello Doctors will it be it okay if I get the covid 19 vaccine (Johnson and Johnson) while I am on antibiotics (macrodatin) for a stubborn UTI? Will side effects from the vaccine be worse while I'm on the antibiotic?

A member asked:

What are the side effects of septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim)?. I have a UTI and thats the antibiotic they gave me. So yeah what are they?. They also gave me pyridium.

A member asked:

Put on cipro (ciprofloxacin) for uti or bladder infection. Read side effects of it & it says it's a dangerous antibiotic.Is it safe? Zpak gave nerve damage last year.

A member asked:

I'm 13 weeks pregnant & found out I have a uti, what happens if i don't take the antibiotic ?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

What are the odds of getting Sjs or running into liver issues off antibiotics? I'm scared to take antibiotics for a probable uti?

Can you take steroids while on antibiotics. I took a antibiotic shot for a uti. And currently taking test and Anavar. Will it interfere or no? Thanks

I am taking augmentin for a UTI. It is giving me fits (literally!)--constant muscle twitching, trembling, chills, and exacerbating a head tremor of mine. It feels like a prelude to a seizure. I'm scared. should I change to another antibiotic?

I have had a UTI since Sept. Taken take 4 different antibiotics to no avail. Extreme nausea & left side flank pain radiating to front. Any suggestions?

Is a 3 day course of amoxicillin sufficient for e choli uti? I read 3 days of antibiotic are enough and reduces side effects.

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?