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What are the dipsticks for diagnosing UTIs? I have had two

 
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What are the dipsticks for diagnosing UTIs? I have had two UTIs treated by Sulfame/trimem.....800/160? Should I worry about recurrent UTIs? I have heard that one of the symptoms of UTIs in the elderly is a tendency to fall. I have been diagnosed with mild Parkinson's does that explain my tendency to get a UTI?

 

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Person's Age: 76

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Cipro, Sulfamerh/trime.....800/160

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Drugdad :

Hi, let mw help you with this

Drugdad :

First question, are you looking to get UTI dipstick for testing?

Customer :

Yes are they available OTC?

Drugdad :

Yes, it is available OTC

Customer :

What are they called?

Drugdad :

Bactrim DS can cause vertigo, which can lead to fall in the elderly

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Drugdad :

It is called UTI strips

Customer :

I am using Oxytrol Does that affect the recurrent UTIs?

Customer :

Why?

Drugdad :

As for Parkinson causing recurrent UTI, it is least likely. If you are diabetic that can be the cause.

Customer :

The question about Oxytrol?

Drugdad :

It should be causing this directly but it can lead to urinary retention which might put patients who are at risk of UTI to develop one

Drugdad :

It should not be causing"

Customer :

Is there a generic version of the Oxytrol patch?

Drugdad :

Right now, no

Drugdad :

Is there anything else I can help you with

Customer :

No, thank you You have been very helpful

Drugdad :

You are welcome

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