Question 1

how long does a uti last when you take antiboitics?

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Depends on kind of u: Depends on kind  of UTI  (type of bacteria, kind  of antibiotic, underlying  problems , etc).

Question 2

what can i take for a uti?

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Antibiotics: See you doctor to obtain a formal diagnosis.  He/she will prescribe an antibiotic regimen for you.

Question 3

how long to uti take to clear?

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UTI: Depends upon the type of uti, the treatment , the underlying cause of the infection, and so on.  For uncomplicated cystitis this should respond within 24-48 hrs, but may take longer to cure.

Question 4

how should one take care of a uti?

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Urinary tract infect: Urinary tract infection = uti. 2 major subgroups are bladder & kidney infections. All have frequent painful urination w/sense of urgency in common. Kidney infection also has fever & one sided back pain. However, there are other reasons for these symptoms such as sexually transmitted diseases/infections. So if usual antibiotics aren't getting rid of symptoms, get urine culture & test for std/sti.

Question 5

what can you take for a possible uti?

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Antibiotics: Primary care doctors will prescrib antibiotics for uti. Uncomplicated UTI in females can be treated for 3 days while complicated or recuurent may be treated for longer. Females are advised on proper wiping techniques and drinking plenty of fluids. Complicated or recurrent UTI may warrant work for anatomic cause.

Question 6

what otc should i take if i have a uti?

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Cranberry: After a documented UTI:   a one dose antibiotic, or OTC cranberry juice and lots of fluid.

Question 7

what medication do you take for an uti?

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Uti : There's a variety of antibiotics that you can use .. Common ones are Cipro, (ciprofloxacin) Levaquin and Bactrim.

Question 8

how long do anti uti meds take to work?

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Depends site of infe: It depends on site of infection and the antibiotics used.If the culture shows sensitivity to certain antibiotic for lowe UTI it takes 7to10 days for infection to clear.But if the infection is high up in kidneys(pyelonephritis)you may need longer course of antibiotics 2weeks or more to clear the infection.

Question 9

how long does it take for a uti to go away?

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3 days: Most UTI symptoms resolve within 3 days after beginning antibiotic treatment.  If symptoms of burning with urination, urinary frequency and urgency continue past 4 days, call your doctor.

Question 10

what should i take for a uti as a man of 70?

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Your Dr to advise: You can be treated with any of the first line antibiotics, provided you are not allergic. Utis in a 70-y-o can be treated with trimethoprim/sulfa (bactrim, sulfatrim), nitofurantoin macrocrstals(marodantin or macrobid) or cipro, (ciprofloxacin) these are most commonly prescribed. In some cases ampicillin, augmentin, keflx or a tetracycline. Good luck.

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