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Suggest Medication For Kidney Infection

Posted on Sat, 31 Oct 2015

Question: I was diagnosed with a UTI/kidney infection last Thursday. I gram Rocephin IM. Had to stop taking cipro after 6 days due to my Meniere's. Is that long enough

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (40 minutes later)

No, complete the full course of antibiotics. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX psychiatrist working in New York City. For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (5 minutes later)

I cant take it. It makes my Meniere's really bad.

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Follow-up

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the question.

Ideally it is best to continue the full course of antibiotics, because even if symptoms go away, this does not mean the infection has gone away. It is PROBABLY enough antibiotic given the amount you have taken so far. I would check a urine culture in 7 days to confirm resolution of the infection, and if it is positive, to choose an antibiotic that has less of an effect on your Meniere's disease.

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