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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

UTI Treatment: Prescription and Over-the-Counter Options

Treating urinary tract infections often requires prescription antibiotics.

Lauren Smith, MAKaren Hovav, MD, FAAP
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP
Updated on June 3, 2025
Featuring Stacia Woodcock, PharmDReviewed by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP | June 3, 2025

If you have a urinary tract infection (UTI), your doctor will likely recommend a prescription antibiotic. They may also suggest over-the-counter options to help manage pain and other UTI symptoms.

In this video, learn how treatment works to get rid of UTIs and manage symptoms, according to Stacia Woodcock, PharmD, Pharmacy Editor at GoodRx.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
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Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.
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