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How long before i can urinate normally, after taking a antibiotic for uti?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

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One day: If it is the right drug.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 4/25/2015

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3 to 5 days or longe: Uti usually respond withing 3 to 5 days if effective and right antibiotic used. But be sure to use full coarse to prevent recurrence or not compltely resolved. Good luck.

Answered 11/25/2013

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