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A member asked:
I already have leg & ankle swelling should i take cipro (ciprofloxacin)?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: You an antibiotic would be warranted if you had an infection like a cellulitis. Swelling is not necessarily an infection. Also, if a cellulitis was present cuprous would be a bad choice as it has no gram positive coverage. Antibiotics should be used judiciously not indiscriminately.
Answered 7/8/2017
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No: You should only start an antibiotic as potent as Cipro (ciprofloxacin) under the direction of a physician. Have your doc evaluate the swelling first.
Answered 9/5/2020
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