For Urinary Tract Infection Excellent, took bactrim twice a day for 5 days with no side effects, worked quickly for a very painful and lingering UTI that nitrofurantoin (Macrobid) failed to cure. Excellent, took bactrim twice a day for 5 days with no side effects, worked quickly for a very painful and lingering UTI that nitrofurantoin (Macrobid) failed to cure. DRUGS FOR URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS (UTI) Prepared by: Loren Regier Feb/05 1. Highlights Acute uncomplicated cystitis in otherwise healthy Myself a former chronic UTI sufferer, I write about the latest UTI related research, advocating for the mindful use of antibiotics, smart preventive tactics, and focus on human microbiota. 160 mg trimethoprim/800 mg sulfamethoxazole PO every 12 hours. The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) recommends a 3 day treatment course for acute, uncomplicated cystitis and a 14 day treatment course for pyelonephritis in female patients. Will Bactrim cure an Ecoli infection in the urine? (So far I've taken 2 weeks of Macrobid and 2 weeks of Keflex, no - Answered by a verified Urologist Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in females, accounting for over 6 million patient visits to physicians per year in the United States. Cystitis (bladder infection) represents the majority of these infections (see the image below). Sorry for 2nd q of this nature.Gyn. Suggested probiotic douch to aid UTI prevention. Need all the opinions you have on this or other methods. Homeopathic treatment for urinary tract infections is very effective. Homeopathy can cure UTI without antibiotics and permanent treatment. Reno Sparks Cab Company was founded in 1979 by Owner and President Roy L. Street. RSCC began as a small operation, which has grown over the years to be the largest taxi company in Northern Nevada.