UTI Meds While Nursing

Knottie84607381

Okay, having a little panic moment here. Almost 4 weeks after giving birth, I started feeling symptoms of a UTI today and tried to overcome it by drinking a ton of water and flushing it out. Well its after midnight now and the discomfort was too much to sleep with. I have had UTIs before and have Azo on hand for pain management until I can visit the dr for antibiotics. I'm guessing that because I'm still new to this I popped the Azo without a second thought and did not realize it might not be safe when breastfeeding until I was snuggling with baby girl. Does anyone have any information about Azo and nursing? I'm getting mixed answers from Google!

ekscopp

I don't have any information but you can try to call a 24 hour pharmacy and ask a pharmacist. They have always been very helpful with OTC products for me!  Hope you feel better soon, UTIs suck!!

leap_frog

I hate postpartum UTIs. After dealing with the symptoms on and off for a week, I broke down and went in. I am currently on Macrobid. Nothing else helps me but antibiotics.

chillmama1518

Azo does nothing to treat UTI it just for symptom relief. Not established as safe (doesn't mean it's dangerous, just not proven safe) in breastfeeding so I wouldn't take anymore. Get in touch with your health care provider for antibiotics. Only way to get rid of the infection.