Cirhossis from PBC and newly prescribed antibiotic for urinary infection

[bobbycat]

Hi

I was hoping someone might have had the anti biotic Nitrofurantion for cystitis or know someone who has who has cirhossis too. I was given it yesteray and read up that it is not good for the liver though GP said it was ok as a short five day course. My LFTs are not bad at present but already after two doses I feel rough, very hot and stomach upset. I am allergic to penicillian which is better for the liver. I usually dont itch but now I am. I can contact the surgery but I dont expect anything else as everything seems to be bad for the liver.

Appreciate your help...it is a difficult road when you cant be sure of your doctors knowledge on this disease!

[AyrshireK]

Nitrofurantoin has been implicated as one possible trigger for Auto-Immune Hepatitis though this has often been in people who have been treated for lengthy periods with the anti-biotic.

I don't know what access you have to your specialist (via email or phone to secretary perhaps) to ask if they have a preferred antibiotic for your UTI rather than the nitrofurantoin.

Katie

[bobbycat in reply to AyrshireK]

Thank you. Its hard to get to the consultant even via his secretary..the GP who prescribed this seems certain it was ok for five days maximum. I will try and call her.

[Geffy22]

Hi Bobbycat - stay scrptical cos Antibiotics killed my hubby, wish the docs had listened to me.... hope youre better soon xo

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Hi

I was put on it but didn't know until after it was bad for liver! I will be asking for an alternative in future! You would think our G.P. s would know what to give us!!! Please take care. Lots of love to you all Lynne xxxx