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A member asked:

I got antibiotics for a uti my dr perscribed me microbid and said i didn't have to take all of them so only about 3 days is it okay to stop them early?

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Generally...: Nobody should stop antibiotics early. The doctor should prescribe you exactly the amount you need to take and you should finish them.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 12/13/2013

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