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I have a uti and have taken cipro for 4 days and due to side effects switched to bactrim. do i take bactrim for 6 days to complete my original 10 day course or is it like starting over and i will have to take it for 10 days ? both are sensitive?

Q: i have a uti and have taken cipro for 4 days and due to side effects switched to bactrim. do i take bactrim for 6 days to complete my original 10 day course or is it like starting over and i will have to take it for 10 days ? both are sensitive?

: Probably 6 days is sufficient, but even this may be unnecessary. 4-5 days treatment usually is sufficient for an uncomplicated UTI. Ask the doctor treating you.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Probably 6 days is sufficient, but even this may be unnecessary. 4-5 days treatment usually is sufficient for an uncomplicated UTI. Ask the doctor treating you.

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Answered 6/30/2021

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A member asked:

I have a uti and have taken cipro for 4 days and due to side effects switched to bactrim. do i take bactrim for 6 days to complete my original 10 day course or is it like starting over and i will have to take it for 10 days ? both are sensitive?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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