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I have a uti. i was prescribed bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim). since i am supposed to take it twice a day and it is so late now, can i still start or should i wait until to?

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Dr. John Leander Po answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Take the antibiotic: The longer you wait, the longer the discomfort (pain on urination stops within a day of starting the right antibiotic ) and the higher the risk of complications such as a kidney infection, abscess, or blood infection.

Answered 5/17/2013

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A member asked:

I have a uti. i was prescribed bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim). since i am supposed to take it twice a day and it is so late now, can i still start or should i wait until to?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Leander Po answered

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