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A member asked:

I need cipro (ciprofloxacin) for strep of vagina- can i take zithromax instead? have a new pack that i didn't need for in case i got bronchitis, no gas or money.

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

It might work: It is worth a try under the circumstances you are describing.

Dr Phillips agreed

Answered 11/1/2012

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