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How long does it take for nitrofurantoin to work on treating uti? i've been taking the pills for three days, but haven't seen too much of a change yet. doctor says to take for a week?
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UTI symptoms usually start to improve within 1-2 days. If you still have urinary frequency, urgency or painful urination in another day or two, contact your doctor again. You may need a different antibiotic, or confirmation that your symptoms are caused by UTI and not something else. Good luck.
Answered 10/22/2022
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It should work within this period. If not better in another day or two- either the drug is not the right one for type of infection, you might have something else. Drink plenty of water. Hope you do well
Answered 10/25/2022
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