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A 60-year-old male asked:

I started cipro (ciprofloxacin) 500 mg two times/day for a uti. what is normal time before relief from symptoms like stinging? i do not have visible blood in urine.

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Dr. Christian Schultheisanswered

Hematology and Oncology 26 years experience

Rapid: If sensitive to ciprofloxacin, then relief should occur rapidly.

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