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Can 10 days cipro (ciprofloxacin) be effective for sinus/uri rather than full 2x500x15 if causing severe tendon pain? azithromycin 250x20 taken too. allergies.
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Cipro/levoquin simil: Discuss this with your doctor first. There may be a reason why your doctor is using the regimen s/he feel is safer for you. With your tendon rupture history, you want to be safe, and stay away from all fluoroquinolones family (cipro (ciprofloxacin), levoquin) of compounds, since they have the same toxicity profile. Azythromycin is better for your lungs than cipro (ciprofloxacin). Tell your doctor of your tendon tear/ history.
Answered 8/28/2015
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Call your doc: If you're having side effects from any antibiotic always call your doctor for recommendations regarding stopping or switching to another antibiotic. Your doctor may have a reason for 15 days of therapy.
Answered 8/28/2015
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