Are Antibiotic Shots Required For Treating An Urinary Tract Infection?

Posted on Sun, 29 Oct 2017

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Question : I have a serious insomnia problem, Take over the counter sleep aids. I have serious spinal pain suffered in fractured spinal vertebras in auto accident. Was prescribed tramadol 50 mg., 2 a day, 5mg. Valium,2 a day. one one Ziac for hypertension. I have

contnued---Ziac for hypertension, this week I have urinary tract infection, am taking over the counter, Cystex. Should I get a anti-biotic shot tomorrow?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

If you were diagnosed with a urinary tract infection by a physician, and if that physician recommended treatment with antibiotics, then yes, you should absolutely take the antibiotics as recommended by that physician.

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