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I started treating my uti with leftover cipro (ciprofloxacin) but now have 1 pill left and it's only been day2 on the course. can i use my leftover levo to finish it?

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Dr. Mazen Kherallah answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

3 days: If the left over cipro (ciprofloxacin) medication has not expired yet (expiration should be printed on the package), you can complete total of three days of treatment with 500 mg twice daily and assess clinically, if symptoms persists, you need to see PCP for urinalysis, culture, and appropriate treatment

Answered 3/1/2016

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A member asked:

I started treating my uti with leftover cipro (ciprofloxacin) but now have 1 pill left and it's only been day2 on the course. can i use my leftover levo to finish it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mazen Kherallah answered

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