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Is Frequent Urination A Side Effect Of Dicloxacillin?
My father is 96 years old. He is currently taking 500 mgs of dicloxacillin 4 times per day. He has prostate issues which have gotten worse since he has been on this medication. He gets up multiple times during the night to urinate. The side-effect information does not indicate that this would be a side-effect, but is it possible? Thank you.
Tue, 2 May 2023
Hi,
Dicloxacillin is an antibiotic medication that is commonly used to treat bacterial infections. It belongs to a group of antibiotics called penicillins and is used to treat infections such as skin and soft tissue infections, respiratory infections, and urinary tract infections. While frequent urination is not a common side effect of Dicloxacillin, it is still possible that your father's symptoms may be related to the medication.
Urinary frequency or urgency, particularly at night, can be a symptom of several conditions, including prostate enlargement or infection, urinary tract infection, or diabetes. In some cases, antibiotics can cause changes in the normal bacterial flora of the urinary tract, leading to an imbalance that can result in urinary symptoms. Given your father's age and prostate issues, the urinary symptoms may be related to his pre-existing condition. However, it is also important to rule out any possible medication-related causes.
In summary, while frequent urination is not a common side effect of Dicloxacillin, it is still possible that your father's symptoms may be related to the medication. Other underlying conditions such as prostate enlargement or urinary tract infection may also be contributing factors.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
Dicloxacillin is an antibiotic medication that is commonly used to treat bacterial infections. It belongs to a group of antibiotics called penicillins and is used to treat infections such as skin and soft tissue infections, respiratory infections, and urinary tract infections. While frequent urination is not a common side effect of Dicloxacillin, it is still possible that your father's symptoms may be related to the medication.
Urinary frequency or urgency, particularly at night, can be a symptom of several conditions, including prostate enlargement or infection, urinary tract infection, or diabetes. In some cases, antibiotics can cause changes in the normal bacterial flora of the urinary tract, leading to an imbalance that can result in urinary symptoms. Given your father's age and prostate issues, the urinary symptoms may be related to his pre-existing condition. However, it is also important to rule out any possible medication-related causes.
In summary, while frequent urination is not a common side effect of Dicloxacillin, it is still possible that your father's symptoms may be related to the medication. Other underlying conditions such as prostate enlargement or urinary tract infection may also be contributing factors.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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