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How Long Does Recovery From UTI Take?

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Posted on Wed, 31 May 2017
Question: Thank you . I have a uti and was prescribed macrobid 100mg. The lab report came back with a 50% resistance. I can not take Cipro...what can I take? Still taking the macrobid...seems a little better (day 4).
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
can monitor, may treat effectively

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

It is possible that the infection may respond to the antibiotic though there is some resistance present.
There is 50% resistance, implying that there is still a chance that the antibiotic may still work.

You should consider completely the course and monitoring for a change in symptoms.
They may continue to improve but if this is not the case, your doctor can use an alternative.

Septrin or augmentin are possible choices if you can use either of these.

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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How Long Does Recovery From UTI Take?

Brief Answer: can monitor, may treat effectively Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic It is possible that the infection may respond to the antibiotic though there is some resistance present. There is 50% resistance, implying that there is still a chance that the antibiotic may still work. You should consider completely the course and monitoring for a change in symptoms. They may continue to improve but if this is not the case, your doctor can use an alternative. Septrin or augmentin are possible choices if you can use either of these. I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions