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Is It Safe To Take Ciprofloxacin For UTI?

I recently started taking ciproflaxcin for a urinary tract infection and after reading the reviews.. I am a bit freaked out. Today my ankles started itching, not consistently (and this was before reading the reviews). It says to contact a doctor right away if experiencing itching.. is this true/what should I do?
Thu, 30 Mar 2023
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Hello,

You are suffering from UTI, you had been prescribed Ciprofloxacin. You are presently, having itching on your ankles. If you are sensitive to the class of medicines called fluoroquinolones of which one is ciprofloxacin, you should have informed to your treating doctor. Itching is one of the side effects of ciprofloxacin (fluoroquinolones), it can cause other serious side effects also.

Get connected with your treating doctor so that the medicine can be replaced by another that suits you better. Cephalexin works well in cases of simple UTI infections. Drink plenty of water. Water helps to dilute your urine and flush out bacteria. Avoid taking coffee, alcohol, and soft drinks containing citrus juices or caffeine until the infection has cleared. They can irritate your bladder and tend to increase the need to urinate.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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Is It Safe To Take Ciprofloxacin For UTI?

Hello, You are suffering from UTI, you had been prescribed Ciprofloxacin. You are presently, having itching on your ankles. If you are sensitive to the class of medicines called fluoroquinolones of which one is ciprofloxacin, you should have informed to your treating doctor. Itching is one of the side effects of ciprofloxacin (fluoroquinolones), it can cause other serious side effects also. Get connected with your treating doctor so that the medicine can be replaced by another that suits you better. Cephalexin works well in cases of simple UTI infections. Drink plenty of water. Water helps to dilute your urine and flush out bacteria. Avoid taking coffee, alcohol, and soft drinks containing citrus juices or caffeine until the infection has cleared. They can irritate your bladder and tend to increase the need to urinate. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician