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Took 1st dose of bactrim at 11:45am. can i take the 2nd at 9pm and not wait the full 12 hours? uti. 3 days of bactrim 2x daily prescribed.
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No prob: Try to get as close to every 12 hours from now on. Let's just say that that slightly early dose was a booster...
Answered 1/9/2021
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Mgt.: It should be fine, but closer to 12 hours may be advisable. Please follow up for continued symptoms.
Answered 11/27/2017
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