A member asked:

I'm traveling in thailand and have had diarrhea for a few days (no other symptoms). diphen/atropine not working. should i take cipro (ciprofloxacin) or zithromax?

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Dr. Joshua Batt answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Cipro (ciprofloxacin): Traveler's diarrhea is very common in the first few days of travel to a new location. Taking Cipro (ciprofloxacin) at the first sign of diarrheal symptoms is an easy way to stave off a prolonged course of diarrhea. Zithromax will not do you much good in this case.

Answered 7/2/2016

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