How to take Hiprex: Dr. Cat Anderson (Part 2)

Hiprex, methenamine hippurate, is an effective urinary antiseptic predominantly used for UTI prevention. In this video, Dr. Cat Anderson from the UK continues her introduction to this medication and explains how to take it.
Dr. Anderson explains that Hiprex is known to be effective against a wide range of bacteria, including Gram-negative, Gram-positive, and anaerobic bacteria.
Since Hiprex in the urine may be slightly irritating in patients who already have an inflamed bladder, it may be necessary to initially get the infection under control with antibiotics before introducing Hiprex. The dose can be built up slowly, and easily reduced if needed. Dr. Anderson describes how beneficial it can be to use Hiprex alongside antibiotics, increasing the rate at which patients get better.
If possible, once patients start to get better, Dr. Anderson aims to reduce the use of antibiotics and encourages her patients to take Hiprex on its own or with naturopathic remedies such as D-mannose or oregano oil.
Some people who experience dyspepsia, acid indigestion or gastroesophageal reflux symptoms may tolerate Hiprex less well. To combat this, Dr. Anderson recommends trying medication to reduce stomach acidity, using enteric-coated Hiprex tablets, or buying empty Size 000 gelatin or vegetarian gelatin capsules in which to place Hiprex tablets.
For people who are not catheterized, the typical Hiprex dose for most patients is 1 gram taken twice a day. Specialist doctors may support their patients to safely increase the dose to 1 gram three times a day, even alongside antibiotics.
Most patients will start to see the benefits of taking Hiprex after a few weeks, but it depends on the individual. Dr. Anderson describes how Hiprex is likely to work particularly effectively and quickly for people who experience distinct episodes of UTI with clear patches in between infections. It may take longer for patients with more complex UTI experiences, but as long as the general trajectory is towards improvement then Dr. Anderson recommends continuing the medication.
About Dr. Cat Anderson, MBCHB, BSC(HONS), MRCGP, DFSRH, Certificate in Menopause Care
Before returning to university to study medicine, Dr. Anderson used her undergraduate degree in medical microbiology and biochemistry to work as a research scientist in the pharma industry. This likely underpinned her interest in some of the more challenging cases of long-standing microbial infections, including UTIs. Motivated by her interest in this area and frustrated by the lack of educational resources, she looked to key opinion leaders around the world, where she studied the etiology of recalcitrant/fastidious bacterial infection and how therapies used in these infections have successfully helped a wide range of patients.
A true portfolio GP with postgraduate qualifications, expertise in women’s health and urogenital infection, Dr. Anderson divides her time between NHS and private practice. She runs a specialist service dealing with recurrent and chronic UTI, vaginal problems and menopause in North Staffordshire, UK and has a branch clinic in London.
With a wealth of experience in these areas of medicine, she is well placed for designing personalized treatment plans. She uses a variety of established treatments and complements them with naturopathic remedies and lifestyle measures to optimize outcomes as quickly as possible. The majority of patients (70%), report symptomatic improvement within 6-8 weeks of starting treatment, more complex cases can benefit from on-going investigations if needed.
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