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Once on bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) how long before uti clears up?

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3 days: If the bacteria is sensitive to Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds and it is an uncomplicated uti, then the infection should be cleared in 3 days.

Answered 11/9/2020

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