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Suggest Alternative Medication For Cipro

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Posted on Mon, 4 Jul 2016
Question: is there another drug as effective as cipro without the cipro side effects?MY DERMOTOLIGIST HAS PRESCRIBED CIPRO TO TREAT AN INFECTION THAT DEVELOPED IN THE SUTURE AREA OF A SMALL INCISION ON MY HEAD. CIPRO IS CAUSING DIARREA AND STOMACH CRAMPS.
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
There are definitely other medications!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this side effect. Definitely, there are many antibiotics that can replace ciprofloxacine. However, I will allow your doctor to make this switch. Inform him about this side effect and he will certainly make the change. It is necessary to get a drug free of side effects so that you can be compliant and stick to treatment as prescribed for best results. For the diarrhea, drink much fluids and may try Buscopan to relief the aches while you make the necessary arrangements o get your doctor to intervene here.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
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Suggest Alternative Medication For Cipro

Brief Answer: There are definitely other medications! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this side effect. Definitely, there are many antibiotics that can replace ciprofloxacine. However, I will allow your doctor to make this switch. Inform him about this side effect and he will certainly make the change. It is necessary to get a drug free of side effects so that you can be compliant and stick to treatment as prescribed for best results. For the diarrhea, drink much fluids and may try Buscopan to relief the aches while you make the necessary arrangements o get your doctor to intervene here. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.