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I have epididymitis and have to take liquid ciprofloxacin and im very worried about the bad side effect can i take anything else or do i have to take it?

Q: i have epididymitis and have to take liquid ciprofloxacin and im very worried about the bad side effect can i take anything else or do i have to take it?

: Unless you are allergic to it there are practically no 'bad' side effects from the short term use of Cipro. So if your MD thinks it appropriate take it. If still worried ask her/him to switch to something else.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Unless you are allergic to it there are practically no 'bad' side effects from the short term use of Cipro. So if your MD thinks it appropriate take it. If still worried ask her/him to switch to something else.

Answered 4/18/2022

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A member asked:

I have epididymitis and have to take liquid ciprofloxacin and im very worried about the bad side effect can i take anything else or do i have to take it?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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