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Does cipro (ciprofloxacin) treat yeast infection?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No, antifungal: Medications kill yeast. Using a medication like Cipro (ciprofloxacin) can actually sometimes lead to a yeast infection.

Dr Gelin agreed

Answered 9/8/2015

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