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How long does amoxicillin take to kill a uti?

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Depends: Often 3-5 days but if deep seeded infection could be 7-14 days.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Bladder infections : Need 5-7 days of antibiotics, while kidney infection need 7-10 days. Shorter courses may work but are associated with a higher rate of relapse.

Answered 8/21/2017

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6 days ago, I was prescribed amoxicillin (20 pills, taken every 12 hours) for a UTI. I forgot to take the last few doses. Do I start taking them now?

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Is it okay to take amoxicillin 500 mg for 3 days only and shift to ciprobay 500mg after for treatment of uti?

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I'm 14 weeks pregnant. I'm currently on amoxicillin for a UTI. I'm supposed to take three a day for 7 days. But I accidentally took 4 instead of 3. Will this hurt me or my unborn baby?

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I have foul smelling urine and burning sensation when I pee and this came out of nowhere, is it wise to take amoxicillin for it if I believe its a uti? I have about 10 pills left from last week for a tooth infection I had

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