Have UTI. Prescribed SMZ/TMP DS. Having Nausea Without Vomiting, Loss Of Appetite And Heartburn. What Is This Drug? Will It Help?

Posted on Tue, 9 Jul 2013

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Question : I have a UTI caused by klebsiella pneumoniae. My doctor prescribed SMZ/TMP DS 800-160 - 6 tablets to be taken twice a day for 3 days. What is this drug and will it help? I am also having digestive problems - nausea without vomiting; loss of appetite; heartburn. I've taken a course of Prilosec - didn't work. Should I see a gastroenterologist?

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (7 minutes later)

Hello,

The SMZ/TMP Is actually an antibiotic. This antibiotic is extremely effective in treating recommended by your physician.

Regarding your gastrointestinal symptoms since you're continuing to have nausea. I would recommend that you discuss this with your Prilosec without any improvement a referral to a gastroenterologist is a reasonable consideration.

Please let me know if there are any other concerns.

Dr Galamaga

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