kidney infection (Medication)

Does any one know what medication to take for a kidney infection? Sleeved 8-4-09 Bactrum is to large of a pill. Has any one had this problem?

Cipro is another broad spectrum that comes in a (very expensive) liquid suspension if needed.  I recall taking it early out........most antibiotics can be special ordered as an oral suspension - takes 24 hours for a local pharmacy to get them.....but your doctor has to order.  WHat does your doctor say??!?  Susan

Bactrim DS is big you might want to break it in half...BUT the silly sulfa drugs don't work for me.  I usually get Cipro and you can't take that near vitamins but it is definitely easier to swallow...take care and hope you get well soon.  Patty B

Having just gotten out of the hospital saturday I will tell you both those antibotics I'm alergic to. They both will put me down. Either my joints will swell or my liver will act up and I end up in the hospital critical.

What they finally put me on was Keflex. Before surgery I had some problems with antibotics after I react quickly to those that I'm alergic to. Kidney infections are no laughing matter. If you can't take the pill ask to go to the ER and have it through an iv. Most of my stay in the hospital that is how they did it. - Jaz

If you have any arthritis issues, Cipro will cause more problems. But seriously, your physician should be choosing the correct medication for you, not us.

Good Luck and hope you feel better soon.

 my question is what caused the kidney infection?   have you had this before your surgery?

NO I just got it this month but wasn't sure what I could take having VSG surgery. Thank You

Bactrim is available in a liquid.

Thank you so much. That is what I wanted to here. Need to call my Doctor tomarrow. Thanks agian.

Thank you to all you have been much help.