Question 1

the longer i'm on cipro, (ciprofloxacin) is it more likely i'll have severe side effects?

Accepted Answer

No: Severity of reaction is not determined by duration of treatment. Of course the longer you are on an antibiotic  the longer time you are susceptible to having a reaction.

Question 2

aren't cipro's effects cumilitive, meaning the longer you're on it, the more likely you'll have a bad reaction/side effect?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: There is some correlation with time of therapy and tendon rupture.  Also long term antibiotics foster secondary overgrowth with yeast, clostridium difficile, etc. Must always assess potential benefits versus risks. Talk to your doctor. Good luck.

Question 3

does cipro (ciprofloxacin) work to treat bv?

Accepted Answer

BV: No.  Cipro (ciprofloxacin) does not treat BV.  For treatment, you should discuss with your provider.  FOr women with BV but no symptoms, sometimes treatment is not needed.  As well, BV can sometimes clear spontaneously, without any treatment.  See your provider to determine what is right for you.

Question 4

cipro (ciprofloxacin) and flagyl how long before they work?

Accepted Answer

5-7 days: But that does not mean to stop them , you shouid ask the prescriping physician.

Question 5

i have some left over cipro antibiotic from november 2015. is it still good/ will it work, or is it expired & unsafe to take?

Accepted Answer

It's less effective: It won't hurt you, but I wouldn't take it for a serious infection. It's probably about 80% as strong as it was in 2015.

Question 6

i was diagnosed with chlamidyia and treat with cipro (ciprofloxacin) (non diagnosed). the treatment worked and i tested clear few weeks later. why? iv been told since cipro (ciprofloxacin) wouldn't work? but it did?!?.

Accepted Answer

Can work: Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is not a drug we usually use to treat chlamydia infections, but it can work.  Other question I would have is whether diagnosis of chlamydia infection was correct?  Many other types of infections and irritations can cause urethritis (inflammation of urethra). Hope this was helpful. Dr R

Question 7

does cipro (ciprofloxacin) work on baterial vaginitis?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Bv is treatable with antibiotics. Two different antibiotics are recommended as treatment for bv: Metronidazole or clindamycin. Either can be used with non-pregnant or pregnant women, but the recommended dosages differ. Ciprofloxacin may not be effective in managing the most common causative organisms of this condition, but some doctors will prescribe this.

Question 8

likelihood cipro (ciprofloxacin) will not work again? about a month ago i took cipro (ciprofloxacin) for 3 days. stopped.(7 days left) didn't kill all infection. now taking again.

Accepted Answer

May not work....: but it may. Please TAKE ALL your antibiotics and if symptoms persist, see your doctor

Question 9

i am alergic to penicillan, sulfa and cipro (ciprofloxacin).  i have used microbid so much it doesn't work now.  what can i take for u.t.i.'s ?

Accepted Answer

UTI: Getting a culture and sensitivity might help to choose either a tetracycline derivative or azithromycin, or others depending upon the results.  If necessary it may be necessary to undergo desensitization but only if the infection is upper tract.  Good luck.

Question 10

i always used to take cipro (ciprofloxacin) for recurrent uti but became resistant to it. this time i was prescribed bactrim. will it work this time?

Accepted Answer

A good chance...: Like any other antibiotic, frequent use will create resistance and become ineffective. If you have not used that before, the chance of it working is good. If not, there are still other options. Work with your doc to get some info on preventive measures to minimize recurrence and reduce need for antibiotic use. Good luck.

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The longer i'm on cipro, (ciprofloxacin) is it more likely i'll have severe side effects?

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Aren't cipro's effects cumilitive, meaning the longer you're on it, the more likely you'll have a bad reaction/side effect?

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Does cipro (ciprofloxacin) work to treat bv?

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Cipro (ciprofloxacin) and flagyl how long before they work?

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I have some left over cipro antibiotic from november 2015. is it still good/ will it work, or is it expired & unsafe to take?

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with chlamidyia and treat with cipro (ciprofloxacin) (non diagnosed). the treatment worked and i tested clear few weeks later. why? iv been told since cipro (ciprofloxacin) wouldn't work? but it did?!?.

A member asked:

Does cipro (ciprofloxacin) work on baterial vaginitis?

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Likelihood cipro (ciprofloxacin) will not work again? about a month ago i took cipro (ciprofloxacin) for 3 days. stopped.(7 days left) didn't kill all infection. now taking again.

A member asked:

I am alergic to penicillan, sulfa and cipro (ciprofloxacin). i have used microbid so much it doesn't work now. what can i take for u.t.i.'s ?

A member asked:

I always used to take cipro (ciprofloxacin) for recurrent uti but became resistant to it. this time i was prescribed bactrim. will it work this time?

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