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UTI Treatment: Prescription and Over-the-Counter Options
Treating urinary tract infections often requires prescription antibiotics.
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Updated on June 30, 2023If 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.
Additional Medical Contributors
- Stacia Woodcock, PharmDStacia Woodcock, PharmD, is a pharmacy editor for GoodRx. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Kentucky and is licensed in New York and Massachusetts.
References
Bono, M. J., et al. (2022). Urinary tract infection. StatPearls.
MedlinePlus. (2022). Urinary tract infection - adults.
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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. (2017). Treatment for bladder infection in adults.
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