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I have a group b strep uti. im 5 days into amoxicillin treatment and am still having symptoms, especially at night. does this mean the meds likely arent working, or should i finish the course? (its not my first uti, so i worry about resistance.?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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UTI treatment: UTI symptoms can take several days to clear up. If your symptoms are improving, it's probably working. If no better than when you started treatment -- or if symptoms continue after treatment is entirely completed -- contact the doctor or clinic treating you.

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Answered 1/20/2021

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A member asked:

I have a group b strep uti. im 5 days into amoxicillin treatment and am still having symptoms, especially at night. does this mean the meds likely arent working, or should i finish the course? (its not my first uti, so i worry about resistance.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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