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Does Intake Of Metronidazole Help In Curing UTI?

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Posted on Wed, 24 Feb 2016
Question: I began having UTI symptoms two days ago. I took ago and I have taken 4 doses of metronidazole 500 mg that were prescribed previously. what should I do? will it go away? I have one more antibiotic left.
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Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.

For a typical urinary tract infection metronidazole may not be the most ideal antibiotic. We tend to use other antibiotics as a first-line for treatment of typical urinary tract infections including the Bactrim or Cipro for.

Metronidazole is used to treat a number of different types of infections includinginfections of the gastrointestinal tract as well as bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis. If you have a bacterial urinary tract infection however and alternate antibiotic may be more appropriate.

Thank you again for sending your question. Please follow up with your local doctor for management of your continued symptoms.

Sincerely,

Dr. Galamaga
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Does Intake Of Metronidazole Help In Curing UTI?

Brief Answer: Considerations Detailed Answer: hello and thank you for sending the question. For a typical urinary tract infection metronidazole may not be the most ideal antibiotic. We tend to use other antibiotics as a first-line for treatment of typical urinary tract infections including the Bactrim or Cipro for. Metronidazole is used to treat a number of different types of infections includinginfections of the gastrointestinal tract as well as bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis. If you have a bacterial urinary tract infection however and alternate antibiotic may be more appropriate. Thank you again for sending your question. Please follow up with your local doctor for management of your continued symptoms. Sincerely, Dr. Galamaga