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Can any other antibiotic besides levaquin (levofloxacin) safely be used to treat a urinary tract infection?

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Many: There are lots of choices including ampicillin, tetracycline and cephalexin.

Dr Friedlander and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/24/2012

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