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I am experiencing chills.i been having a urinary tract infection over a week now. last week i went to see my primary care doctor and he proscribed me ciprofloxacn of 500mg, and it did help but it only helps while the effects of the medication last?

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Urgent!!: See your doctor ASAP. You may be getting sepsis. You need a blood and urine culture and change in antibiotics. If your blood pressure is low, you may need critical care. Do it NOW!!

Answered 6/26/2020

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A member asked:

I am experiencing chills.i been having a urinary tract infection over a week now. last week i went to see my primary care doctor and he proscribed me ciprofloxacn of 500mg, and it did help but it only helps while the effects of the medication last?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gary Reiter answered

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