A member asked:

Doc if i drink for 5 days antibiotic for the uti its possible its going or no thanks doc.

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Dr. Tarek Naguib answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes: 5 days of antibiotics is enough treat a urinary tract infection, what doctors call as "simple cystitis". It is not enough for complicated infection i.e. Not enough if fever, kidney pain, or if you have a stone disease. In these cases you need 10-14 days of antibiotics.

Answered 5/28/2013

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sounds right : A five day course of antibiotics is very typical for a prescription of a bladder infection.

Answered 12/31/2014

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