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A member asked:

Can i take penicillin v potassium500mg for a uti? i've had the uti for 4 days now and cranberry juice isn't doing the trick. please answer asap

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Well...: You can, but you should not. You have Diabetes and an UTI requires more specific antibiotics. Consult your Dr. ASAP!

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/3/2015

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