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Medical Care Senior Health Antibiotic for UTI + Diuretic = Risk of Death in Older Patients By article The combination of the antibiotic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, frequently prescribed for urinary tract infections, with the diuretic spironolactone, widely used for heart … Read More→
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