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My fianc has been on cipro (ciprofloxacin) (500 mg) for 7 days for stomach infect. his last dose was last night and today hes stomach cramping. normal?

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Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Normal: Abdominal symptoms after an antibiotic course, lack of appetite, diarrhea, even with blood, are pretty common side effects. Ask her to use probiotics or take yogurt to improve her digestive health. BTW, check dictionary for fianc'e vs fianc'ee!

Answered 1/4/2015

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