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I made a stupid mistake. Last month I was treated for uti (had nausea, lack of appetite, low grade fever, bitter taste, even though my urine culture came negative. I had given the sample after starting on antibiotics.) nevertheless, the treatment worked and symptoms subsided. Unfortunately, I stopped antibiotics as soon as I got my culture report (just 6 single doses later, while my doctor had prescribed a 10 day course with double dose). Now some of my symptoms are back (bitter taste, and an additional symptom- blood in urine only once.) but most symptoms are milder than before. Should I complete the remaining course of antibiotics or should I start the course from beginning? I took augmentin 625 duo last time. How long should I take it?
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Incomplete course of antibiotics in case of uti can result not only in recurrence of the condition but also there is chance of developement of resistance to previous medications. It would be better to go for another culture sensitivity test before starting any medicines if last dose of antibiotic was taken 10-15 days before. Thank you.
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