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Is Itching In The Genitals And Frequent Urination Normal While On Bactrim?

Hello, I was recently treated for cystitis on Saturday in the ER and was prescribed bactrim. I feel like I have more itching and am going to the bathroom even more. Also I also nowhave an occasional annoying cough. Is this normal? I still have 5 doses left.
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
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Dear patient,
regarding the itching sensation this is not due to the cystitis, however it might be due to candidiasis, aif you have white thick vaginal discharge then a treatment using oral fluconazole 150 mg orally once along with vulvovaginal application of antifungal cream will help significantly in your itching sensation.
regarding the cough, bactrim can rarely cause cough as a side effect, so it is recommend to look for another reason that might the reason for your cough and look for other respiratory symptoms or gastrointestinal symptoms.
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Is Itching In The Genitals And Frequent Urination Normal While On Bactrim?

Dear patient, regarding the itching sensation this is not due to the cystitis, however it might be due to candidiasis, aif you have white thick vaginal discharge then a treatment using oral fluconazole 150 mg orally once along with vulvovaginal application of antifungal cream will help significantly in your itching sensation. regarding the cough, bactrim can rarely cause cough as a side effect, so it is recommend to look for another reason that might the reason for your cough and look for other respiratory symptoms or gastrointestinal symptoms. best regards