Ciprofloxacn

## What is the shelf life of ciprofloxacn 250 mg tab? ## Well this medication doesn't ever get dangerous, if it goes past about 18months old, it does start to lose some effectiveness, so where you used to take 1 pill you may now have to take 2 to get the full beneficial dosage. My concern though is you self-treating. You should never do this as this antibiotic may not be appropriate for your current condition and you also run the risk of creating drug resistance.

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urinary infection ## What is Ciprofloxacn 250mg tab mean to me? I need to know what is it and thanks. ## This is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. ## what other types of infections ## My doctor prescribed this for me for a UTI & I got terribly ill. Bad diarreah, stomach pain, & just plain sick for 4 days. My BM's are still not normal & still feel a sick stomach. Is this normal. I will not take it again!

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My husband and I are trying to have another baby. I have been on this for almost 10 days. I have 4 days left and we are just barely trying. Will this drug hurt me or my baby in this short period of time? Should I stop this medication and just talk with me Doctor? Any help would be great! Thanks ## Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic, it is used to treat various types of infections. No, it is commonly used during pregnancy. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. You can check with your doctor to be sure, but I did take this several times when I was pregnant. ## have anyone tried ciprofloxacn ## I used an updraft with albutural and I am taking Cipro 750 mg is that ok

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what does ciprofloxacn treat? ## my husband has gout and needs some medicine, so was wondering if cipro was for that. He is in severe pain and redness of the big toe and up his foot. ## Yipes! If your husband has gout, you can't just go giving him random pills that are lying around the house. You should have a prescription for his gout medication! Cipro is an antibiotic. It is used for confirmed bacterial infections. But it is an incredibly toxic drug that can leave one disabled, even after just one pill. Please read this introduction to Fluoroquinolones here to see how dangerous these drugs can be. If you gave your husband Cipro and he become disabled, how guilty would you feel considering that these drugs don't even treat gout! So, he might become disabled simply because you g...

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My doctor just prescribed two drugs for two different conditions, prednisone for severe poison ivy and ciprofloxacn for a urinary infection. After doing a bit of research, it is my understanding that prednisone should not be taken when there is an infection. Should I take them both? (Prednisone dosage: 5mg each tablet; 10 tablets daily for 2 days, reducing to 9/2days; 8/2days; 6/2days; 4/2days; 2/2days; 1/2days. Cipro dosage: 500 mg; 1 tablet twice daily for 14 days) ## You shouldn't take it if you have an active fungal infection that you are taking oral medications for, and it can make it easier for you to develop an infection, but it is fine to take if you're doctor has prescribed it for you, and is monitoring your condition regularly. The FDA lists the typical side effects of...

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My doctor prescribed Ciprofloxacn for a stomach infection, 500mg twice a day for 10 days. I am a runner, 64 years of age, and am concerned about possible tendentious, or other leg problems that could result. My question is, could this short of a dosage cause me serious leg problems that could cause me not to be able to run? ## There is really no way to say with any certainty. Some people can take it and never have a problem, but that type of side effect has happened to some people, even after just one or two doses. If you are that concerned about it, you should discuss it with your doctor and you may want to ask them about using a different antibiotic that may not be as risky. Are there any other questions or comments?

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Do I take Cipro Before or After eating and is there any food I shouldn't eat when I do take it? ## The tablet and suspension are usually taken twice a day, in the morning and evening, with or without food. The extended-release tablets are usually taken once a day. Cipro XR brand extended-release tablets may also be taken with or without food. Take ciprofloxacin at around the same time(s) every day. The length of your treatment depends on the type of infection you have. Your doctor will tell you how long to take ciprofloxacin. The link below offers more information on how to take this medication as well as many other important details: Hope this helps! Please post back if you have any other questions or concerns regarding this drug.

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I was prescribed ciprofloxan 500 mg.×2 a day iv taken 3 tablets and my abcess has doublrd in size since yesterday. It is going into my nose & eye area& now the right side of my neck. Im concerened as i have had a heart attack 2 yrs. ago. And am concerned of affects on my heart. ## Once you are a full 24 hours in to taking an antibiotic, you should not see any worsening. Since you have experienced more swelling, it may mean that this one isn't work for you and you should return to your dentist/doctor as you may need to try something else. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. And yes, there is a concern about the havoc such an infection could potentially cause to your heart, so plea...

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can you use ciprofloxacin to treat cough issuses ## Hello, Jexxie! How are you? No, this is an antibiotic that's used to treat or prevent bacterial infections, so it will not do anything to treat or suppress coughing. Side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Did your doctor prescribe this for you?

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Is Cipro an antibiotic given for an Upper Resp. Infection? I ## Hi Cheri, The answer to your question is "yes", Ciprofloxacin can be used to treat a number of infections including: Upper and Lower respiratory tract infections (although it is not recommended as a first-line antibiotic choice for either of them). I would actually consider discussing with your doctor and/or pharmacy whether or not they think you should be using some other antibiotic (depending on how severe the infection is). The reason being, is that if you don't use the most effective antibiotic for your infection, then the bacteria can build a resistance to what you may be using; possibly rendering the treatment useless in the end. So yeah, I think it really depends on how severe your infection really is. If...

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is it ok to take ciprofloxacn 500 mg with alprazolam 05 mg ## this site is not medical professionals, so you may want to ask your doctor or pharmacist to be sure, but there aren't normally any interactions between the two. Alprazolam is a Benzodiazepine, generic for Xanax, used to treat anxiety and nervous disorders. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, irritability and headache. YOu can read more here: ## Ciprofloxacin is an antbiotic used to treat various types of infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. You can read more on it here: Did your doctor prescribe both of these? ## Be very careful about taking Cipro. There are many possible hidden dangers with this medicine

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I am a 63 year old woman. I had a torn cuticle on my 4th toe and did get a small leech, (from a local lake) at that site on my toe. About 2 weeks later that toe became infected and there was a red line going from my toe up to my ankle. After going to an emergency clinic, I was prescribed 10 days of Amoxicillin. The infected toe began to look better and the red line was going away until around the 8th day of treatment. It became very itchy and I did scratch it quite a bit. Now the red line is very wide, goes up past my ankle and I have blotches on my shin---it is all raised, swollen, patchy and very itchy. Today I went to a local clinic and the doctor prescribed ciprofloxacn, and has given me a strong cortisone cream to apply topically. I am very concerned that he is just grabbing at str...

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Can one use Cephalexin 500mg or Ciprofloxacn 500mg for tooth infection? ## Hello, Judy! How are you? Yes, they are both classified as antibiotics by the FDA, so they can be used. You should take whichever your dentist has prescribed. The typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have a kidney infection, am taking ciprofloxacn,250 mgs. also taking orphenadrine 100 mgs twice a day, one in the morning, one at night as needed. I took two at once, will I be okay? ## Hello, Jocelyn! How are you? Did you suffer any adverse effects? That could be too high of a dose for some people, so any time you've accidentally taken more than prescribed, it's always best to check with Poison Control or your doctor. Taking too much of it, as reported by the FDA, may result in respiratory depression, slow heart rate, lowered blood pressure, severe dizziness and severe drowsiness.

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I was treated with h-pyroli 5 months then yesterday got chest pains & the doctor prescribed ciplofloxacin & fenpar tablets but after taking them I am experiencing ulcers pain. can they be the cause? please advice ## Hello, Kena! How are you? It is most likely due to the Fenpar, since it contains Paracetamol and Ibuprofen, so stomach irritation can be a side effect, as reported by the U.S. FDA, along with nausea, dizziness and headache. Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic and its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and drowsiness. Do you take anything for your stomach? ## Yes I take Ranitidine for an ulcer.. Prescribed Ciprofloxacn yesterday and I am having stomach pain where uler is located.. Wondering if this is what is causing my pain ## Can ulcer ...

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500mg white capsule apo ## It is a broad spectrum antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, diarrhea, rash and dizziness.

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ill this medication affect my birth cotrol pills ## Yes, almost all antibiotics affect the efficacy of birth control pills, please use some other form of protection for the duration of treatment with this medication.

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How well does this antibiotic work for bacterial infections? ## Ciprofloxacin ## Is either amoxicillin 500mg or ciprofloxacin 500mg prescribed in the treatment of diverticulitis?

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I need to know what this drug is made of. I am allergic to lortab, codeine, penicillin and iodine. Is any of it in the ciprofloxacin? ## No! The active ingredient in this is Ciprofloxacin, an antibiotic. ## can this medicine make you test positive for pregnancy?

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