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I Have Repeated Bladder Infection Can I Take This Medication

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Posted on Sat, 10 Nov 2018
Question: I have repeated bladder infection can I take this medication everyday ?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Arnab (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
you can take the Xifaxan...

Detailed Answer:
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Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service...
I've gone through your query in details...
I can understand your concerns...

As per your description, it seems like your suffering from Interstitial cystitis (IC).

This condition actually is seen quite often to coexist with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Which perhaps been due to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).

There are studies and research regarding this tested hypotheses that patients with repeated bladder infection tend to have/had SIBO. So the nonabsorbable antibiotic use improves symptoms.

So, it's a novel approach and the answer to your query is also yes, you can certainly take it daily as advised by your doctor.

Along with it, please drink plenty of water to help to flush out the infection. Avoid irritant foods like too much coffee, tea and carbonated drinks, some acidic fruits i.e. oranges, grapefruits, limes, spicy foods.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take Care
Kind Regards

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I Have Repeated Bladder Infection Can I Take This Medication

Brief Answer: you can take the Xifaxan... Detailed Answer: Hello there, Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service... I've gone through your query in details... I can understand your concerns... As per your description, it seems like your suffering from Interstitial cystitis (IC). This condition actually is seen quite often to coexist with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Which perhaps been due to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). There are studies and research regarding this tested hypotheses that patients with repeated bladder infection tend to have/had SIBO. So the nonabsorbable antibiotic use improves symptoms. So, it's a novel approach and the answer to your query is also yes, you can certainly take it daily as advised by your doctor. Along with it, please drink plenty of water to help to flush out the infection. Avoid irritant foods like too much coffee, tea and carbonated drinks, some acidic fruits i.e. oranges, grapefruits, limes, spicy foods. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take Care Kind Regards