A 39-year-old female asked:

I get sick to my stomach on every antibiotic i ve tried for uti bactirm macrobid and keflex i know that cipro (ciprofloxacin) has bad effects too what else to try?

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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience

Doctor : Are these prescribed by a doctor? Normally a UTI can easily be treated. The urine culture determines what antibiotics are the best choices.

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