How Long Do I Need To Take Medication For UTI?

Posted on Sun, 17 May 2015

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Sun, 17 May 2015 Answered on

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Question : how long do I need to take these pillsfor a uti.

Answered by Dr. Heera Lal Poonia (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
for a week

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX, welcome to HCM and thanks for choosing us.

Generally one needs to take medicines for a week for uti. However if it is not cured completely (you still have symptoms) you can take them for longer under doctor's supervision. Keep taking plenty of water.

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