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Recently took antibiotics for a uti. now i am experiencing flu like symptoms (really sore throat and body aches) is this normal after antibiotics?

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Dr. Edwin Ishoo answered

Flu-like symptoms: Your flu-like symptoms in your throat and body aches have nothing to do with taking antibiotics. You happen to have contracted a virus while treating your bacterial UTI.

Dr Chauhan agreed

Answered 10/21/2014

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A member asked:

Recently took antibiotics for a uti. now i am experiencing flu like symptoms (really sore throat and body aches) is this normal after antibiotics?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edwin Ishoo answered

Dr Chauhan agreed

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