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Days of treatment for a man with uti on 500 mgs of levaquin (levofloxacin)?

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Dr. Armen Margaryan answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

UTI: It depends. If it is uncomplicated, i.e. No history of stones or hardware and no recurrence then 3-5 days. Consult your physician please!

Dr Krauser and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/21/2015

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