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Can antibiotics like cipro (ciprofloxacin) or flagyl effect the liver?

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Dr. Larry Lutwick answered

No and yes: Although anything can probably do anything, Metronidazole can affect the liver and Ciprofloxacin not.

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Answered 6/28/2014

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A member asked:

Can antibiotics like cipro (ciprofloxacin) or flagyl effect the liver?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Larry Lutwick answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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