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A member asked:

If you are alllergic to keflex and cipro, (ciprofloxacin) can you take bactrim?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: Bactrim contains trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole neither of which is chemically related to Keflex or cipro (ciprofloxacin). Note you appear to be atopic and could also have an allergic reation to Bactrim independent of your other allergies.

Answered 5/6/2017

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