A female asked:
Still have heavy thick discharge. er physician diagnosis as uti, finished bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) round... if it is an std would that help clear it up.
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Unlikely: Although Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is a good basic med for most causes of UTI's there are few if any STD's where it is an effective cure.
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Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunlaanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Pelvic exam: You need a pelvic exam by a doctor to determine what is actually going on. If there is an infection,you will be treated
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Dr. Michael Grossanswered
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Check: Check with your PCP may be resistant to Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim)
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A 69-year-old male asked:
Have a UTI and started Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim). My urine turned dark tonight. Is this an emergency issue or can I take it up with my doctor on Monday?
Dr. Laura Anissiananswered
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Monday: If you don't have fever or a lot of pain in lower back, over bladder, then Monday should be fine. Make sure to drink plenty!
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Could sitting on the shower floor several times have caused me a 19 yo male to get a uti? I was put on bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) by my doctor.
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My doctor gave me nitrofurnation for a uti/kidney infection after finishing bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim). Is nitrofurnation used for kidney infections?
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
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