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Are Antibiotic Shots Required For Treating An Urinary Tract Infection?
Question: I have a serious insomnia problem, Take over the counter sleep aids. I have serious spinal pain suffered in fractured spinal vertebras in auto accident. Was prescribed tramadol 50 mg., 2 a day, 5mg. Valium,2 a day. one one Ziac for hypertension. I have
contnued---Ziac for hypertension, this week I have urinary tract infection, am taking over the counter, Cystex. Should I get a anti-biotic shot tomorrow?
contnued---Ziac for hypertension, this week I have urinary tract infection, am taking over the counter, Cystex. Should I get a anti-biotic shot tomorrow?
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
If you were diagnosed with a urinary tract infection by a physician, and if that physician recommended treatment with antibiotics, then yes, you should absolutely take the antibiotics as recommended by that physician.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
If you were diagnosed with a urinary tract infection by a physician, and if that physician recommended treatment with antibiotics, then yes, you should absolutely take the antibiotics as recommended by that physician.
Please rate and close your answer when you are finished and satisfied.
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