Question 1

for how long should i take amoxicillin 500mg for uti?

Accepted Answer

Depends on culture: The usual treatments for a simple, uncomplicated UTI include one of the following:  3 days of Bactrim, 3 days of ciprofloxacin, 7 days of nitrofurantoin, 7 days of Keflex, etc... Perhaps amoxicillin is used if one's urine culture result shows sensitivity to amoxicillin, but more likely one of the other antibiotics would be used. A patient can ask her doctor what the urine culture showed.

Question 2

what is best between ciprofloxacin 500mg and augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) 500mg for uti?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: Neither is better or worse. Their effectiveness depends upon the causative organism and its sensitivity to a particular drug, the severity of the infection, allergies the patient may have, and so on.

Question 3

i have had a uti for a few days maybe a week. i am taking amoxicillin 500mg and cranberry pills for about 2 days now when should i start feeling better?

Accepted Answer

Soon, unless...: Most start getting relief within 24 hours of taking antibiotics. A particularly bad infection can cause a lot of inflammation in the bladder, and some urinary symptoms may continue for several days despite clearing the bacteria. If you have no improvement, your antibiotic might not be working, and you'll have to go back to your doctor to check culture results to find the appropriate antibiotic.

Question 4

will amoxicillin work for uti?

Accepted Answer

Most of the time: In general a culture is the best way to know if you are on the right antibiotic.

Question 5

can u take amoxicillin for uti?

Accepted Answer

Yes : It is not recommended to use amoxicillin for UTI as this group of medications has been met with increasing resistance from he usual  Bacteria that cause UTIs.  If the culture confirms sensitivity and you cannot tolerate Bactrim or nitrofurantoin, then it is reasonable to try (ensuring that prior cultures if present have not shown resistant pathogen).  If there is resistance or worsening - doctor

Question 6

how long do you take amoxicillin 875mg for uti?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: Most UTIs in females are uncomplicated and only requires a course of antibiotics for 3-5 days if the involved bug is sensitive to its use. If not getting better as usually expected, seek re-evaluation for accuracy of Dx and re-align the treatment and care timely. So, work with Doc closely and timely. Best wish ...

Question 7

why should i take amoxicillin for uti for 7 days?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: Nowadays, the usually uncomplicated UTI only needs 3-5 days of taking antibiotics. For adult males, oftentimes, UTI would not suitable to be classified as uncomplicated UTI. So, ask the treating doctor for individual specific clinical situation, then decide how long you need to take the antibiotics.

Question 8

if amoxicillin doesn't help uti what can be taken?

Accepted Answer

Depends: That depends on which bacteria is causing the infection, and what its antibiotic sensitivities are, which can only be determined by a urine culture.  Typical antibiotics include ciprofloxacin, trimethoprim/sulfamethaxazole (bactrim), and nitrofurantoin.

Question 9

how much is amoxicillin without insurance? for uti

Accepted Answer

Wrong antibiotic: Amoxicillin has a very low rate of success for empiric use in uti, due to extensive resistance.  You would need a doctor's prescription for it anyways, and no competent doctor would write a prescription willy-nilly without an exam (it is not legal).  See your doctor.

Question 10

amoxicillin not working for uti what else could i take?

Accepted Answer

Depends on culture: The usual treatments for a simple, uncomplicated UTI include one of the following:  3 days of Bactrim, 3 days of ciprofloxacin, 7 days of nitrofurantoin, 7 days of Keflex, etc... One's doctor can tell from the urine culture result whether or not amoxicillin should or should not be effective in a patient's particular infection, but more likely one of the other antibiotics would be used.

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