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I think i have a uti and plan to go to urgent care in the morning. i took pyridium at 730am today. how long until i can take a reliable culture?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Pyridium: is an anesthetic NOT an antibiotic and generally will not interfere with a urine culture. Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 1/5/2019

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Anytime: Pyridium is not an antibiotic. It will not affect your culture results. Good luck.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 1/8/2019

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A member asked:

I think i have a uti and plan to go to urgent care in the morning. i took pyridium at 730am today. how long until i can take a reliable culture?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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