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If I Have Leftover Antibiotics From A UTI And Feel

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Posted on Thu, 28 May 2020
Question: If I have leftover antibiotics from a UTI and feel symptoms should I start taking it again
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You can use it.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query
Based on the facts that you have posted you seem to have recurrence of UTI and you have some left over antibiotics .

If the said antibiotic were effective in combating the infection you can take it However Since there is every possibility of change in bacterial flora I would suggest to get fresh urine test and culture done and take antibiotics as per culture report.

Thanks and Regards
DrPatil






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If I Have Leftover Antibiotics From A UTI And Feel

Brief Answer: You can use it. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for query Based on the facts that you have posted you seem to have recurrence of UTI and you have some left over antibiotics . If the said antibiotic were effective in combating the infection you can take it However Since there is every possibility of change in bacterial flora I would suggest to get fresh urine test and culture done and take antibiotics as per culture report. Thanks and Regards DrPatil