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My doctor gave me 5 days augmentin for a uti because i told him i tolerate this antibiotic well. is this a good treatment?

Q: my doctor gave me 5 days augmentin for a uti because i told him i tolerate this antibiotic well. is this a good treatment?

: It is for many. The active drug in concentrated in the urine and effective against most common UTI germs. Treatment guided by a culture and sensitivity test is the gold standard for success,

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

It is for many. The active drug in concentrated in the urine and effective against most common UTI germs. Treatment guided by a culture and sensitivity test is the gold standard for success,

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/18/2023

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A member asked:

My doctor gave me 5 days augmentin for a uti because i told him i tolerate this antibiotic well. is this a good treatment?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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