A 26-year-old female asked:
Had sex with bf, next day felt like i had a uti three days later go to the dr itchin, d/c, blood in urine, hurts to even wipedrdid not look. levaquin (levofloxacin)?
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Dr. Nonyelu Anyichieanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Uti: Your symptoms sound like urinary tract infection. It is ok for a doctor to treat presumptively. If you improve here is your cure if you do not or other symptoms develop return to your doctor. The taste of the pudding is in the eating. Good luck. Stay healthy
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Days of treatment for a man with UTI on 500 mgs of levaquin (levofloxacin)?
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UTI: It depends. If it is uncomplicated, i.e. No history of stones or hardware and no recurrence then 3-5 days. Consult your physician please!
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Taking 500mg levaquin (levofloxacin) once a day7days for uti. Now feeling extremely tired and droesy should I stop? I'm on day 3! please help!
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Is it safe or needed to take Macrobid with levaquin (levofloxacin) for a uti?
Dr. John Munshoweranswered
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A 33-year-old female asked:
After receiving rocephin by iv for a uti, I was also prescribed Levaquin (levofloxacin). Is it still necessary to take the Levaquin (levofloxacin)?
Dr. M. Hytham Beckanswered
Surgery 45 years experience
Yes: yes actually levequin is more important in the treatment of UTI than rocephin (ceftriaxone).
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Hives for month+. Prior I was on a long course of levaquin (levofloxacin) for UTI & air purifier broke (live by a freeway). Which is more likely cause of reaction?
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