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A member asked:

Cipro (ciprofloxacin) makes my stomach upset even 15mins after taking. making me have to poo. a lil lightheaded too. im worried because i have a ski trip this week!?

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Switch: If this is causing bad symptoms then ask your prescribing MD to switch the antibiotic depending on what the indication is.

Answered 12/21/2014

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