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Suggest Treatment For UTI While On Macrobid

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Posted on Wed, 25 Oct 2017
Question: I have benn prescribed Macrobid for a UTI infection. My kidney function is E GFR black 37 and E GFR non black 31. Is it okay for me to be taking Macrobid?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
NO!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It is not advised to take macrobid when GFR is less than 60ml/min because of increased toxicity. Bring this to your doctor's attention and get this drug changed.

I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
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Suggest Treatment For UTI While On Macrobid

Brief Answer: NO! Detailed Answer: Hi, It is not advised to take macrobid when GFR is less than 60ml/min because of increased toxicity. Bring this to your doctor's attention and get this drug changed. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.