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In 2nd Trimester, Prescribed Ciprofloxacin For UTI. Is It Safe For The Fetus?
Hi, My doctor prescribed CIPROFLOXCIN for me due to an UTI . im reading up on the antibioyic online and multipule websites are saying that it maybe harmful to a developing fetus . Im nearing the end of my 2nd trimester and im very worried about the effects this medication might have on my unborn baby. have you heard of or personally know of anyone who has taking the antibiotic and has had an healthy baby?
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
Most antibiotics are harmful during the fetal development on the first trimester but several studies have been conducted and revealed that there's very low risk if the're used during the second and third trimesters.
On the other hand having a UTI increases the risk for early labor and kidney infection in the baby, that's why the antibiotic therapy has a greater benefit than risk.
On the other hand having a UTI increases the risk for early labor and kidney infection in the baby, that's why the antibiotic therapy has a greater benefit than risk.
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