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I have had a course of nitrofurantoin for infection of bladder 5omg 4 times a day. i am still getting that hurt feeling 2 days after full course. what?

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Dr. Howard Tay answered

Specializes in Urology

UTI : If a urine culture was taken then chk to see if the bacteria was sensitive to nitrofurantoin. Otherwise you may have to be given a "stronger" abx. @drhtay.

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Answered 4/4/2014

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