Is Cipro A Sulfa Drug

I have an inflamed prostate that my urologist discovered during my last exam three weeks ago. Prior to that my primary care dr had diagnosed my problems as prostate as well. The cipro he prescribed did nothing and now on septra for four weeks or more. Any comments? Thx ## Hello, Anthony! How are you? Has there been any improvement, yet? The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. A long course of antibiotics is the most common treatment for this condition, but the only way to see if it works for you is by taking it, as prescribed.

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Hi, on Saturday I woke up with a fever of 100.6. I decided to go to minute clinic because my primary doctor was not open on the weekend. The nurse practitioner there checked me and told me I have fever and a very small bladder infection. Because it was small, she sent it out to see if it would grow. She prescribed me ciprofloxacin which really messed up my stomach. So I called and she gave me a new prescription which was sulfamethoxazole which also took a toll on my stomach too so I stopped the medication. I have been off it for a day and I'm still having really watery diarrhea. It does not stop since I've taken the first pill of ciprofloxacin. How long does it take until I get back to normal? I have no fever, and the nurse practitioner called back and said I had no bladder infe...

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burnt bottom of feet skin is off, can I take sulfamethoxazole trimethoprim and cipro together. ## Hello, Bob! How are you? Has your doctor prescribed them for you? These are both antibiotics that are used to treat or prevent infection, but it is not appropriate to take them, unless your doctor has instructed you to do so. That said, yes, they are often used together to ensure an infection is fully eradicated. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash, headache and diarrhea. ## Isn’t Ciprofloxacin a dangerous antibiotic?

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Which might be a better antibiotic and cause less stress on your liver? ## Hello, Mike! How are you? Generally, Bactrim is the most problematic antibiotic, overall, not just for any possible effect on the liver. It tends to be much more harsh, since it is a sulfa based antibiotic, so it usually causes a lot more side effects and many more allergic reactions than others. It's also very rough on the kidneys and can easily cause dehydration. Thus, if you have a choice, you might want to try Cipro first and save the Bactrim as a last resort, if others don't work. I rarely tell anyone to take it as their first option. Typical side effects to Cipro may include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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cipro or bactrim- i am not sure-ww927 are the markings and it is white and round ## This tablet contains 250mgs of the antibiotic Ciprofloxacin. Learn more Ciprofloxacin details here. Bactrim tablets contain 2 ingredients, Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, so they are typically larger, oval shaped tablets. Learn more Bactrim details here. Are there any other questions I can help with?

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can an 80 year old man take both cipro and sulamethozole double strength together and cause heart failure? ## Label warning say do not give Fluoroquinolones (Cipro) to elderly, but they can affect anyone. Search Facebook for Fluoroquinolone or online saferpills.org. ## Thanks for the info the doctor gave me 80 year old father both. ## It is listed to use Ciprofloxacin in caution with the elderly, not as a do not give it to them and the reason for it is due to the increased risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture. If you are concerned about him using both antibiotics, then you should contact his doctor and express that concern. Do you know what he was prescribed the antibiotics for? ## The patient is on trimethoprim for prophylactic treatment of uti ,she is getting it every night and now p...

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Just started on this prescription for a urinary infection after being pulled off of Cipro which gave me headaches and made sleep difficult. Is Sulphamethox similar to Cipro when it comes to avoiding calcium (milk/dairy products) 2 hours before and 6 hours after taking it? I was told that eating or drinking calcium rich foods diminished the effects and needed to know if this applied to Sulphamethox as well. Thanks ## Hello, Kevin! How are you? Since this is a different type of antibiotic, dairy products do not affect its absorption. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Can I take a 500 mg Cipro tablet after I took my Vitamin D supplement? The antibiotic is for a small boil. ## Dear Deb, Vitamin D is naturally present in our bodies from sunlight. I don't mean for this to come off as sarcastic in any way, but to my understanding Ciprofloxacin does not interfere with what's otherwise naturally occurring in our bodies (with the exception of reducing beneficial gut flora - and that could be replenished with prebiotics/probiotics). However I believe most vitamins and minerals in their raw form should be fine to take alongside it. I am also speaking from personal experience. NOTE: According to a Walgreen's disclaimer, "sulfa antibiotics in particular can reportedly cause photosensitivity", in which case, taking a Vitamin D supplement inst...

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PAR QUE SIRBE ESTA MEDICINA ## Sulfametoxazol / trimetoprim es una combinación de antibióticos utilizados para tratar varios tipos de infecciones. Los efectos secundarios comunes pueden incluir: náuseas, somnolencia, erupción cutánea y diarrea. Puedes leer más sobre ello: ¿Tiene alguna otra pregunta? ## Does the antibiotic Sulfamethe/Ttimethoprim contain Cipro.? They told me to take it for my ear infection. But im frighten that it may contain Cipro since im allergic to that. ## Contiene Cipro?

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I'm currently being treated for prostatitis w/Cipro. Also have chronic epydidymitis. Originally prescribed Bactim, but showed no improvement after 4 days, so was given 60 day course of Cipro. I've researched Cipro on the internet and am now very concerned about being on a fluoroquinolone drug for such a long time. I also suffer a lot from issues related to my gut. Could I expect it to still be effective to stop the Cipro & go back & finish the Bactrim prescription now? I have completed 10 days on the Cipro and have about 6 days of pills left on the Bactrim. Meanwhile, I still have pain & symptoms related to my prostate & testicle. ## The Bactrim is more likely to cause you problems, since it is a sulfa based antibiotic and many people end up being very sensitive ...

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i just want to know what this drug is and what it is used for. suxprim. ## i wanted to purchase this in mexico and wanted to know what it was for ## It is for a sinus infection antibiotic. Works very good ## how aften do I take this medicine and how many times a day for a sinus infection? 160/800 mg ## this drug is used for kidney infections. ## is the Sulfametoxazol-Trimetoprima 800 MG the same type with Ciprofloxacina 500mg? ## I think it is a general antibiotic, because it was prescribed to me for tourista. ## DOES THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN PENICILLIN? ## - Urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis, cystitis, urethritis, acute and chronic prostatitis, asymptomatic bacteriuria and prophylaxis of recurrent infections. - Gastrointestinal and enteritis, gastroenteritis, traveler'...

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I was taking cipro for prostatities and I had a bad reaction now I'm taking apo sulfatrim ds 800 160 mg dosage twice a day . Will this be safer than cipro ## Hello, Fab82! How are you? The only way to know is by actually trying it and seeing how it affects you. It may work better for you than the Cipro did, but you could also suffer some adverse side effects from this one, as well. There's just no way to know ahead of time. Typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. What type of reaction did you have to the Cipro?

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Can u take sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/160 while on methadone? I once took cipro and went into immediate horrible withdrawal! ## Hello, Sandy! How are you? Yes, as long as your doctor is aware that you're taking both. There is a chance that it may prolong the QT interval of the heart, but it isn't considered to be a dangerous reaction. Side effects to this antibiotic may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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20 years old with prostateitis and pain when I urinate only drug that has decreased pain is sulfamethoxazole doctor suggest I try this CIPROFLOXACIN but tried it before n still felt pain what should I take ## You should follow your doctor's instructions on what to take to help resolve the issue. Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate that is commonly caused by bacteria and antibiotics are usually required. Side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Can't get complete list of 11-digit National Drug Codes from Walgreens to submit to ChampVA. Can you help? Hydrocodone/apap 5mg/325mg tabs. Watson Alendronate 70 mg tabs. Teva Tramadol 50 mg tabs Metformin 1000 mg tabs. Teva Metformin 500 mg tabs. Teva Triamcinolone cream. 0.1% 30gm. Alpharma-NMC Amlodipine Besylate 2.5 mg tabs. Mylan Amlodipine Besylate. 5 mg tabs. Mylan Amlodipine Besylate 10 mg tabs. Mylan Lisinopril 20 mg tabs. Lupin Januvia 25mg tabs. Merck Januvia 50 mg tabs. Merck Meclizine 25 mg tabs. PAR Atenolol. 100 mg tabs. Mylan Propoxyphene-N 100 w/apap 650. Tabs. Qualitest Meloxicam. 15 mg tabs. Lupin Sulfameth/trimethoprim. 800/160 tabs. Lannett Amoxicillin 500 mg caps. Teva Ciprofloxacin. 500 mg tabs Cobalt Alendronate 70 mg tabs. Teva Oxybutynin 5 mg tabs. Watson S...

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Tengo un juanete y tengo el pie inchado, puedo tomar sulfa mientras contacto a mi doctor? ## Este es un antibiótico y sólo es eficaz en el tratamiento de infecciones bacterianas. Por lo tanto, no va a hacer nada para ayudar con un juanete y sweling pie causado por otros problemas. Sería mejor consultar a su médico. ¿Hay algo más que pueda ayudar? ## Toma cipro, es lo mejor de 500mg es lo mas fuerte, también para los nacidos

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Never had a problem with antibiotics. This one gave me cdif. I am still trying to get rid of cdif after six weeks and two more rounds of flagyl. ## I am not sure what cdif is. My daughters grandmother had taken omnicf - for a sinus infection... after taking this she has lost her sense of smell. It has been 10-months and still nothing. ## I had a terrible reaction to Ciprofloxin 15 yrs ago, and still carry the reminders in huge, red spots all over my legs. It caused a bone-deep itch that could not be reached, which lasted weeks. And after that, I was also allergic to sulfas. Cipro is a dangerous drug and should only be used as last-resort! It is a synthetically-produced one, and very strong. Oh, it cured my bronchitis, all right, but it left me permanent reminders of that illness! Good r...

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I currently have a tooth abcess that my endodontist is trying to treat. The problem he is having is that I am allergic to the antibiotics that are best at treating this. I am allergic to penicillin, erythromycin, cephalosporins. We tried cipro but that did not do much after 2 weeks. Is there another antibiotic I can try? ## Are you able to take the sulfa based ones, such as Bactrim? It can cause some nasty side effects and there is the risk of being allergic for about 3% of people, which is why I don't usually recommend it to anyone, but it may be your best option. Learn more Bactrim details here. It's worth asking him about it to see if it may work, anyway.

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Six months ago I had the staph infection MERSA. Three lesions were surgically treated and I was on bactrim for three weeks.The results were successful. One week ago I indicated to my internist,who was completely aware of the prior condition and treatment, that I had a supect growth on my rear. Upon examination he doubted that the infection was a repeat , did not suggest surgery but did prescribe ciprofloxacin 500 mg for a period of 10 days. In another city four days latter I beleived that that the growth had increased. Went to a large city hospital's emergency room were the senior specialist recommended lancing.That was done and I left with a perscription for sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/600 to be taken over ten days. All seems to be going well, however, I have asthma. Nomally it is c...

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Does this medication make you light sensative, will I have a higher chance of sunburn while taking this? ## Photosensitivity is common in antibiotic classes like quinolones (Ciprofloxacin), tetracyclines (Doxycycline), and sulfa drugs (Sulfamethoxazole). These drugs you would have to avoid sun exposure. I personally have not read about photosensitivity with Pota-Vi-Kin (Penicillin) use. Most antibiotics have a label on them saying that "this could cause sun sensitivity". I would be on the look out for a label like that for future references; but as far as Penicillin goes, you should be fine. Hope this helps!

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