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Taken macrobid&trimethoprim for uti.still v unwell.been in bed for 12 days&getting worse.now prescribed co-amoxiclav.likely to work?anything i can do?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Take your meds: as prescribed, rest and push more fluids, keep the follow up with your doctor, if not better in few days go to the hospital, you may need a urologist input, at times UTI takes more time to get over, wish you well

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Taken macrobid&trimethoprim for uti.still v unwell.been in bed for 12 days&getting worse.now prescribed co-amoxiclav.likely to work?anything i can do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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