cystitis- would erythromycin work?

[margonbread]

I have had cystitis since thursday evening.
I have had 6 satchets of stuff, drank loads of cranberry juice but it is still here.

I have a full course of erythromycin (250mg) that i was prescribed for something else but didn't take. They are in date ---would they do the trick or do i need to go to GP/walk-in clinic for a different anti-biotic?

thanks

anyone?

Yes should be fine as they are a broad spectrum antibiotic - take them!! You should be okay only taking 5 days of them if it's a simple infection i.e. no signs of kidney infection - high fever/ back pains just under rib cage.

HTH and you feel better soon. If no better after them take a sample to GP in the morning so they can send it to the lab.

I wouldn't take any antibiotics for an infection that unless it was specifically prescribed for that infection.

I ahve googled it too and erythromycin is mentioned so i have taken one, I am desperate.

Do you think 3 a day---packet says 4 a day but i ink it wa for a tooth infection.

thanks

No, take them as they say on the packet. It's 4 a day regardless of the type of infection you have as it depends on how long it takes for the drug to become inactive and clear your system.

ok. great thanks.

it seems to be getting worse atm so 4 a day sounds good.

Erythromycin is not used to treat urine infections, normally respiratory tract and soft tissue infections - hence why it was prescribed for a tooth infection.
Do I need to tell you why it's irresponsible to not finish a course of antibiotics that have been prescribed, and equally irresponsible to take random antibiotics that have not been prerescribed for your condition. I would go to your walk in centre and explain the situation - including the fact you've taken ertythromycin.

Are you on any other drugs?

I assume that the dentist prescribed the Eryth in the first place?

You do know that there are different doses for different infections? And differing time lines in which to take it?

You should never take antibiotics unless under guidance from a medical/dental practitioner!

"Do I need to tell you why it's irresponsible to not finish a course of antibiotics "
No - you don't -- if you had read my first post you would see that it is a full course of anti-biotics; not somehting I had started and not finished.

Ethromycin is not used to treat urine infections at all - more skin infections/ impetigo. It is v hard on the stomach and can cause vomiting and nausea.

I really advise that you don't self-medicate like that, just go to the out of hours if you are in extreme discomfort.

Hello Margonbread.
When I get cystitis the Doc give me only three days worth of antibiotics - I have to take one twice a day for three days! They usually work - I hope you feel better soon, cystitis is revolting and makes you feel absolutely dreadful - you have my sympathy.

Thank you -- it was really getting me down this morning. Hence the desperation.

I feel a bit better this afternoon, have drank gallons of water, no more cranberry juice though as NHS website says it doesn't really help but can prevent it in the first place! Plus I don't eally like it.

Will see how I feel in the morning and may go to the walk-in clinic then and admit to the eryth.

I was given Erythromycin for a skin problem some years ago and developed a severe allergic reaction, covered in urticaria, & ended up in hospital with anti-histamine in IV 48 hours non-stop. It is a very strong anti-biotic that is indicated for menengitis and atypical pneumonia (iirc). I wouldn't take it "just because".

Well, I would never ever take it for any reason now that I'm certified allergic to it, but you get what I mean

erthromycin is not used for any urine infections at all .
What i would do is do a urine sample in a sterile urine bottle and make an appt on monday. Dont take any of the antibiotics as it will negate the results to the urine culture. Ask doc to send it off and meanwhile ask him for some trimethoprim tablets which are specifically for urine infections. Then at least when the results come back he will know which specific antibiotic to give you and who knows,the trimethoprim may well be the right one.

ERYTHROMYCIN is not to be meddled with. tis hardcore shit. i've had it prescribed for a skin infection and it was pure evil.

don't piss around with a uti- always best to get assessed sooner rather than later as it can move to your kidneys pretty quickly.

I got a uti while taking a long course of eurythromcin so taking them to treat one us probably pointless.

Trimethroprim is what they give you for Utis I think but be warned, in my case the trim was worse than the infection !

CoteDAzur, that's odd, I'm just reading a manufacturer's leaflet on erythromycin and it says it can't be used against meningitis as it cannot penetrate brain membranes

erythromycin is ineffective against most gram negative bacteria which are the most common cause of cystitis so far as I'm aware. Since you've already taken some let's hope it holts the progress of your cystitis but it's unlikely to kill it. You'd be better off seeing a doc 1st thing in the morning (as you've already said you're going to do)

That said, trimethoprim is indeed what you're most likely to get, and TBH it's a very old drug with many, many side effects - it's toxic for the kidneys among other things! When I used to live in Eastern Europe I would usually be prescribed Monurol which is a local antibiotic (it virtually doesn't bind with anything in your blood stream, just goes straight into your bladder and leaves your system within 48 hrs) but I don't think it's available in the UK Let's just hope a short course of trimethoprim isn't going to do much harm

Best of luck I know all too well how horrible cystitis is

My mistake - The antibiotic I was referring to was rifamycin, not erythromycin. (I really should remember the name of the antibiotic that can kill me a bit better )

In answer to OP NO it is ridiculous to take erythromycin for a uti

And as for the people advising her to take them - you are seriously misinformed and part of the reason antibiotics are getting useless!

It won't work on a UTI
It's not FOR a UTI and doesn't work on them

FGS can you please start taking this seriously, and STOP self prescribing with antibiotics.

It's so, so stupid. and if you have ever known someone with a superbug you will understand why.

keflex/cephalexin is also good for a uti.

Again though Cefalexin should not be given as a first line drug

it is not one of the 'safer' ones and is far too broad spectrum for most infections, thus encouraging resistance...so don't take it if you have it in the cupboard unless something like trimethoprim has failed and your GP advises it.

Get medical advice on which medicine to take.
Not an internet forum
Jeepers creepers
[shakes head]

I'm really surprised at the people telling her to go for it

Shocking. I thought we were a fairly bright bunch on here.

ok
i have been to GP who didn't bollock me for taking the eryth but has now prescribed a 3 day course of Trimethoprim

I know all about the dangers of self-diagnosis and self-medicating and not taking antibiotics etc etc etc BUT yesterday when I was really suffering all common sense and knowledge evaporated and I would have taken arsenic if someone said it would help!