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Urine test came back neg for uti. dr gave cipro (ciprofloxacin) 500 mg. 2x daily. i have symptoms. pill is way too big to swallow. can i cut it in halves or thirds?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Culture: Why take antibiotics if your urine culture was negative? Perhaps you have nonbacterial urethritis or interstitial cystitis. Ciprofloxacin tablets can usually be cut in half. See a urologist if symptoms persist.

Dr Radovic agreed

Answered 2/26/2015

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A member asked:

Urine test came back neg for uti. dr gave cipro (ciprofloxacin) 500 mg. 2x daily. i have symptoms. pill is way too big to swallow. can i cut it in halves or thirds?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Radovic agreed

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