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A member asked:

Has cipro (ciprofloxacin) 3 weeks ago and had a bad reaction. i tried keflex but now allergic as well. can't take bactrum, zpack, what can i take?

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Dr. Victor Nwanguma answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

More info needed: Usually antibiotics are prescribed for a specific reason. Before recommending what else you can take, we will like to know why you are taken the antibiotic, for what condition/illness?

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 10/18/2015

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