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    Aug 10, 2011, 12:12 AM
    Can a Kidney Infection turn into kidney failure answer needed asap
    Can a Kidney Infection turn into Kidney Failure? I was hospitalized and put on antibiotics for 2-3 days but still was given antibiotics to go home with but if they aren't taken could the infection turn into kidney failure
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    Aug 10, 2011, 05:54 AM

    Absolutely! Unless the bacteria is completely destroyed it will continue to attack your kidneys.
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    Aug 10, 2011, 06:25 AM
    What antibiotic did they put on? If it's Levaquin. Go back to your doctor and tell him to give you a different drug. Levaquin is bad business and should be taken off the market.
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    Aug 10, 2011, 06:27 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Dr1757 View Post
    Levaquin is bad business and should be taken off the market.
    I'll agree with that! It gave me a very bad case of AAC!
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    Aug 10, 2011, 09:26 AM
    I can't remember the name it has to be pregnancy safe since I'm in my 3rd trimester. I don't think I've ever taken Levaquin I know at least not recently I haven't I have heard a lot of bad things about Levaquin
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    Aug 10, 2011, 05:52 PM

    But I agree , why would you not take the medication the doctor gave you
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    Aug 10, 2011, 06:24 PM
    They switched it and its taking a while to get the pharmacy to get them, why I have no earthly idea I've thought about just going back to the hospital
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