Trimethoprim UTI Tablets

Yes, trimethoprim is considered to be a strong antibiotic. Despite this, it is a safe and common treatment for simple UTIs, such as cystitis. The medication is not suitable for everyone, however, so it’s important to consult a doctor beforehand. 

Like most medications, trimethoprim can cause side effects. The most common of these are:

• feeling sick (nausea)
• being sick (vomiting)
• diarrhoea
• skin rashes
• thrush 
• hives

A more complete list of trimethoprim side effects can be found in the patient information leaflet supplied with your medicine. If you are struggling to manage yours effectively, you should contact your doctor, who may be able to recommend an alternative treatment. 

Yes, it’s completely safe to take paracetamol with trimethoprim, since there have been no known interactions between the two drugs. You can also use other common painkillers such as ibuprofen to reduce the discomfort cystitis causes. If the pain persists, please contact your doctor for further assistance. 

If you forget to take a trimethoprim dose, you should do so as soon as you remember, unless it’s almost time for the next one. In this scenario, simply skip the first one and proceed with the second as normal. Never try to take two at the same time.

Should you find that you’re regularly missing trimethoprim doses, you could try setting a reminder on your phone or calendar. 

While the NHS states it is possible to take trimethoprim while pregnant, this is usually not advisable, and it’s only really considered as a last resort. The medication should definitely be avoided in the first trimester, since the folic acid-reducing impact of the treatment can affect the early stages of a baby’s development.  

Other medications, such as Nitrofurantoin and Cephalexin, are considered to be better options for dealing with cystitis during pregnancy. If you become pregnant while taking trimethoprim, stop taking the treatment and contact your doctor as soon as possible.

Trimethoprim does not interfere with any type of contraception. This includes the combined pill or morning-after pill. However, if the medication makes you feel sick or experience severe diarrhoea for 24 hours or more, these side effects may mean your contraceptive pills will not protect you from pregnancy. 

Since alcohol does not impact the medication’s efficacy, it is possible to drink moderately when taking trimethoprim. This isn’t recommended, however, as alcohol can enhance the impact or increase the risk of side effects occurring. Therefore, you should limit or avoid alcohol consumption while taking trimethoprim.

Several medications should not be mixed with trimethoprim. These include:

• Warfarin or Acenocoumarol
• Phenytoin
• Rifampicin
• Replaglinide or Pioglitazone
• Digoxin

It’s not possible to say whether trimethoprim is compatible with herbal remedies or other complementary medicines, since these treatments are not tested in the same way as pharmaceutical drugs. You should always tell your doctor if you are taking any other medications before starting trimethoprim. 

While both trimethoprim and nitrofurantoin are antibiotics used to treat cystitis, they are not the same medication. Whichever option you’re prescribed will depend on a number of factors, such as the severity of your condition. If you are unsure which one is most suitable for you, speak to your doctor or a pharmacist.

No. Trimethoprim tablets are classified as prescription medication, meaning you’ll need to receive prior approval from a doctor before purchasing the treatment. This is to determine whether the product is suitable for your circumstances or if an alternative would be more suitable for you.

You can buy trimethoprim 200 mg tablets from Prescription Doctor following a short online medical questionnaire, so there’s no need to make a face-to-face appointment with a GP. 

Yes, you can buy trimethoprim online from reputable companies such as Prescription Doctor. Our straightforward process is as follows:

• Start your consultation and fill out the medical questionnaire
• Our clinicians will review your responses and approve your request if appropriate
• Provided the order is approved by 3pm on weekdays, your treatment is delivered the next day in discreet packaging
• If your order isn’t approved, you will receive a full refund

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