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Can i take ciprofloxacin while i'm pregnant?

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Cipro (ciprofloxacin): Category c: not adviced to take during pregnancy due to adverse effects on fetus, specially 'cartilage defects'. Talk to your doctor for alternative antibiotics. Good luck !

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Answered 12/29/2013

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