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Taking Triprim For UTI. Experiencing Indigestion And Chest Heaviness. Are They Related?

Posted on Thu, 14 Feb 2013

Question: Hi I have a UTI that I am taking Triprim for. I am also experiencing a heavy chest feeling and an indigestion feeling as well as a gnawing feeling in my stomach. Could it all be related? XXXXXXX age 45

Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (21 minutes later)

Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Trimprim contains trimethoprim - an antibiotic. And one commonly encountered side effect of Trimethoprim is gastric upset (gastritis) which manifests with symptoms like indigestion, heaviness in the chest, etc. Therefore your current symptoms may be due to drug induced gastritis.

You can try antacids like Syp Gelusil three times a day before food for few days. Avoid any spicy food and beverages. Antigastric drugs which as prescription medications such as ranitidine/pantoprazole can give added benefits.

If the above measures fail to reduce the side effects you may have to consult your treating doctor and get the medication revised.

Hope I answered your query. Please do let me know if there are any other concerns.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Raju A.T (1 hour later)

I am also taking 40 mg of nexium daily

Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (8 hours later)

Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

Nexium (Esomeprazole) is a medicine given to avoid/treat gastritis. Please do continue the same. This will help to reduce the gastritis caused by Trimprim. If it doesn't get better, visit your treating doctor again. He will be able to make he necessary changes, if required.

Wish you good health.

Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Mohammed Kappan