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Is It Safe To Take Cipro For Urinary Infection?

for the past 3 months ive had a frequent urge to urinate even if I didn t have a full bladder. 3 days ago I started having blood in my urine and went to the doctor and they prescribed me cipro because there was bacteria in my urine, I ve been on it for three days and now im starting to have pain in my kidneys especially my right side. what should I do?
Thu, 19 Feb 2015
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Hi,
Continue with Cipro medicine.
If pain or frequency of micturition persisted after full course of antibiotic then go for ultrasound of kidneys to rule out kidney stones as there is passing of blood in urine as well.
Take plenty of water.
Ok and take care.
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Is It Safe To Take Cipro For Urinary Infection?

Hi, Continue with Cipro medicine. If pain or frequency of micturition persisted after full course of antibiotic then go for ultrasound of kidneys to rule out kidney stones as there is passing of blood in urine as well. Take plenty of water. Ok and take care.