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Have a bladder infection. cannot take cipro (ciprofloxacin) or sulfameth. taking macrobid, but not working. can you help me?

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Dr. Larry Lutwick answered

Cephalexin: Cephalexin or even Ampicillin might suffice.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 9/2/2016

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