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How long do docs recommend i should i give home remedies to work before taking antibiotics for an uti?
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No time at all: You need antibiotics to kill the bacteria causing a uti. There is no scientific evidence that any home remedies cure utis. Drinking lots of water & voiding frequently may eventually work because some bacteria just fail to continue multiplying/dividing after many generations. Please don't count on any documented UTI clearing up without antibiotics. Good luck.
Answered 6/10/2014
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