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Do i need to wait after i eat before taking cipro (ciprofloxacin)?
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Ciprofloxacin : Milk or dairy products decreased GI absorption of ciprofloxacin by 36-47%. Take ciprofloxacin 2 hrs before dairy products. Other meals do not affect cipro absorption.
Answered 5/7/2015
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NO: You can take cipro (ciprofloxacin) with food or a glass of water. You should not take Cipro (ciprofloxacin) if you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant.
Answered 11/30/2014
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