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Constant urge to urinate. azo doesn't help. i've been on bactrim for 24 hrs now. urine culture positive for nitrites and mixed flora?

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Dr. Alfredo Nieves answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Uti: may take 48 to 72 hrs for the symptoms to improve after starting bactrim. Drink plenty of fluids

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Answered 11/28/2017

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