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Is it likely for my uti to clear up after three days of taking septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds?
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UTI: 3 days is the recommended duration of treatment for UTI in females. So yes it should clear up unless if the bacteria is resistant to it.
Answered 1/29/2017
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UTIs: Yes. Of course. One day is also common.
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