Since I was 9 months old I suffered from periodic bouts of UTI until teenage years. After marriage the occurrences of UTI began again and as I aged, the ferocity of the UTI increased. It was recommend I take 100mg daily to help combat the frequency of the UTI. I began this regimen 3 years ago and except for the one time I ran out of my Rx for Trimethoprim I have not had any recurrences of the UTI...
Two hours after taking felt like I had the flu. Fever, sweats, then terrible, scary shivering. It was extreme. Completed prescription (three days) because emergency nurse on the phone said it was the flu because symptoms are not related to this drug. Several months later my UTI symptoms reappeared. Same prescription same terrible outcome! This time ended up in emergency room. Clearly I am no...
Sara | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/4/2009
Condition: Urinary Tract Infection due to E. Coli Bacteria
Overall rating 3.0
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Excellent for my recurring UTI but has caused significant colon problems (diarrhea 3+ times daily, sometimes without warning), alergic to sulfa drugs so must find somthing else, even though I take probiotics & activia yogurt.
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Anonymous |
10/14/2007
Condition: Infection of the Urinary Tract caused by Proteus Bacteria
Overall rating 5.0
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have this a a reoccuring thing as only one kidney - works wonders within hours
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