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A member asked:

I get uti everytime after intercourse its a constant urge to go to the bathroom, its painfull. my doctor gave me keflex. 500mg is there anything else?

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Yes: If you experience utis everytime you have intercourse, you should take an antibiotic beforehand. Keflex is a good choice as are macrodantin, bactrim, and cipro (ciprofloxacin). If Keflex is not working, discuss it with your physician. Other things which can cause symptoms are a reaction to condoms or lubricants. Good luck!

Answered 6/26/2014

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