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Should I Continue Taking Alprim If Symptoms Are Still There?

Hi I am currently taking Alprim for a UTI. My doctor advised to discontinue after four days and although my symptoms have improved they have not resolved completely. I am still experiencing pressure during and increased frequency of urination. Should I continue the seven day course? Also is it common to notice an increase in symptoms late afternoon? (I am taking my dose in the am) Thanks
Sat, 26 Apr 2014
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Hi,welcome to healthcare magic forum.
If your symptoms have not resolved completely,you can continue the medicine for up to 7-10 days(I guess you do not have other medical illnesses like kidney/liver disease,and not taking any other drugs).If symptoms persists even after 7 days,it is better to do a urine culture and sensitivity test,rather than continuing the same drug.Meanwhile,take adequate oral fluids.
I hope you will find this information useful.Thank you.
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Should I Continue Taking Alprim If Symptoms Are Still There?

Hi,welcome to healthcare magic forum. If your symptoms have not resolved completely,you can continue the medicine for up to 7-10 days(I guess you do not have other medical illnesses like kidney/liver disease,and not taking any other drugs).If symptoms persists even after 7 days,it is better to do a urine culture and sensitivity test,rather than continuing the same drug.Meanwhile,take adequate oral fluids. I hope you will find this information useful.Thank you.