Cipro and bactrim for Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection

[vision22]

Did any got Cipro and bactrim for bacteria infections? How did you deal with it?

I got a kidney transplant 18 days ago. Deceased donor, never on dialysis. Recently got fever and went back admitted to the hospital with an infection. After some testing, they found have Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and sent me home with some changes in the meds. In addition they added 750 mg of Cipro twice per day and 80 mg of Bactrim once per day. I have read in the drugs description that there are many negative interactions that these antibiotics can cause a lot of damage.

[Eyak1971]

Have been on bactrim for 2 years. Only experience stomach issues with loose stools. Eat yogurt daily to counteract antibiotic. Take cipro on occasion. Same problem. Also ended up taking fiber supplement daily to help with bowel problems. Take care.

[vision22 in reply to Eyak1971]

Thank you. Yogurt is included in my meals too.

[WYOAnne NKF Ambassador]

Cipro and Bactrim are pretty common drugs to take. You probably are taking both due to the bacteria infection you have can be resistant to some antibiotics . I was on Bactrim right after my transplant. And have been on both since for a UTI, etc.Always if you have questions as to why doctors prescribed some drug, you should be asking them questions.

I agree with Eyak1971 that they cause GI problems . Ask if it is OK to take probiotics. These help a lot if causing loose stools. They are available OTC.

Take care.

[vision22 in reply to WYOAnne]

Thank you. When re-admitted at the hospital, I was on Zocyn IV but did not work. At discharge was given bactrim and cipro for 3 weeks. Hope it will work now.

[Charly1429]

Congrats on your new kidney!!! I had UTIs after my transplant quite a few times until They figured out the right antibiotics- the first 6 months I had side effects to the meds, but after time your body adjusts and almost 2 years post I have little to no side effects. I was on Bactrim for my first year with no issues. Praying for continued healing of your new kidney!

[vision22 in reply to Charly1429]

Thank you. It looks that I have to get used to frequent infections. Still concerned about side effects of meds and antibiotics though, especially in my liver. Hope will be minor.

[Minyminuskidney in reply to vision22]

Its ok just remember your 18 days out! Thats nothing. Dont be afraid if they want a biopsy from your kidney. Its no big deal. They do biopsies for everything and numb you up really good. Give yourself time to heal. Im on magnesium oxide 2x a day. It sort of helps with sleep but it allows the body to heal. This too shall pass. No one jumps out of bed and does a jig on their way to work. Transplants arent cures but omg way more natural than dialysis. I did dialysis 8 years!! Age 33-41. I lost the most important decade of my life. So look at the bright side it gets better and better. And set your alarm on your phone for medications. They must be taken 12 hour’s apart

[vision22 in reply to Minyminuskidney]

Thanks for your advice.

[Minyminuskidney]

No worries. I got my kidney from a deceased donor from mayo clinic 5 months ago. And congradulations! Im glad ur in the hospital. So its standard procedure to put everyone on bactrim at first. For about 6 months to a year. Since your 18 days out, you are on the heaviest drugs right now. It gets better by month 3-4. The only drug that should bother you is prednisone. It takes time for anti biotics to kick in. Did they say the bacteria was from the kidney? They always biopsy it. Where and what kind of infection? It is a bacterial infection i know for sure. You will be ok. Lots of funky things happen. Just listen to your doctors and follow their advive🥰

[vision22]

Did not have biopsy, but one week later had to go ER again due to an internal hematoma through kidney arterial bleeding . Dr theory is that bleeding was provoked by the pseudomona bacteria. Spent 2 weeks at the hospital, 4 surgeries and 11 blood transfusions, etc. Now I am at home with an abdominal drain and IV line in the chest for antibiotic (ceftazidine). Gradually recovering, my large incission stiches are gone, but still with pain and limited seating/walking.