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I have been taking cipro (ciprofloxacin) for 6 days for a sinus infection and see no relief so far. i usually see relief in 2 days. what should i do?
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Consult a physician: Sinusitis could be poly microbial . Cipro (ciprofloxacin) works for particular type of bacterial ( gnr) only. If Cipro (ciprofloxacin) does not work, need evaluation by a physician.
Answered 6/24/2014
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