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Any pharmacists about? Trimethoprim query

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SickKid · 20/05/2022 11:09

DD3 is 4 days into a 7 day course of trimethoprim for suspected uti. She was awake throughout the night with fever. The side effects listed say to seek advice if you develop a fever. Have not been able to get through to GP and DD now asleep. How concerned should I be? Don't know whether to give her the next dose when she wakes.

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thecurtainsofdestiny · 20/05/2022 11:14

One of my children had utis.

Personally I'd seek medical advice via GP. I'd be concerned about the possibility that antibiotics are not fully working and a kidney infection might be developing ( upper urinary tract infection rather than lower).

Of course fever can have other causes but I think you need actual medical advice about what to do.

SeenCanary · 20/05/2022 11:16

Pharmacist here. Seek medical advice, as a fever after 4 days mean a different antibiotic is likely to be needed. No need to panic or anything, but get him assessed definitely.

SickKid · 20/05/2022 11:27

Thanks both, will keep trying GP

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