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I used to take levaquin in the past for sinusitis but it didn't help me. only cipro (ciprofloxacin) helps. how is this possible that only cipro (ciprofloxacin) helps?
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Cipro (ciprofloxacin) and Levaquin: are both fluoroquinolone antibiotics and have a very close spectrum. The only explanation would be that you were infected with bacteria that is sensitive to Cipro (ciprofloxacin) but resistant to Levaquin, a rare occurrence. .
Answered 11/3/2015
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