Ciprofloxacin For Sore Throat

if my throat is sore and itchy and coughing up phlem can i use this medication to treat it as a preventive for a full blown chest infecton or strep throat ## Yes, you can. Ciprofloxacin is used to treat a number of infections including: infections of bones and joints, endocarditis, gastroenteritis, malignant otitis externa, RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS, cellulitis, urinary tract infections, prostatitis, anthrax, chancroid, among others. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## I took Claritin last few days, because i thought i got allergic. but is not working, I got Ciprocyn 500 mg, how many time the dosage?,my problem now I have a lot of mucus on my throt, it ...

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I was at a clinic yesterday so they gave me ciprofloxacin 250mg for healling Sri my discharge is yellowish in colour so is it good to use this medication? ## Cipro almost killed me, and I only took two 500 mg. It's toxic, it blinded me in just a few weeks, it attacked my joints, and my skin. I could go on and on about the burning in my hands and feet, the sore throat, the nightmares....don't ever take it if you Value quality of your life. ## I am from nigeria I took cipro n its really ruining me...heart beat changed..joint sound..boil on my neck...tooth ache..one week diarhea...ear pain...now I lost taste for food...tingling from neck to ear...I am so scared ## Yes, this is an antibiotic, so it can be sued to various types of bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side ...

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So I went to the doctor because I had flu like symptoms and a very sore throat with minor headaches. Doctor prescribed me cipro and prednisone. 2 500mg tabs/day for 10 days and prednisone 10mg tabs. 7 the first day, 6 the second, etc, etc. and 1 on the 7th day. Am I crazy or is this prescription very risky?? ## Hello, Richard! How are you? I'm sorry that you've been ill. What seems risky about it? Ciprofloxacin is classified by the FDA as an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Prednisone is a steroid that's used to treat inflammation, which can occur with infections. Starting at a high dose and gradually tapering is normal, but not really necessa...

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SORE THROAT SO BAD THAT I SPIT BLOOD WHEN I CLEAR MY THROAT. ## I have a very bad sore throat and need to know which antibiotic, amoxicilina or ampicilina, is best to treat this sore throat. ## Both Amoxicillin and Ampicillin can be used to treat infections, however, it is very important to be certain that it is being caused by an infection of some type. If the sore throat has been caused by something like a virus, allergies, just being hoarse or a myriad of other things, then antibiotics will not help. In addition, if you use them inappropriately you run the risk of developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. Have you consulted a doctor, yet? ## dry hacking cough/sinus problem ## I am having dry cough from past 5 days. I am using ciprodac 500 (ciprofloxacin) and Leekug-SG. please suggest...

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I am allergic to Penicillins-hives & acute breathing reaction; Bactrim-acute breathing reaction; Ceclor-shortness of breath; Vicodin-shortness of breath; Clindamycin-shortness of breath. I have an intolerance to Levaquin-both knees joint damage; Azithromycin- acute vomiting & diarrhea for 4 consecutive days; Erythromycin-severe stomach ache & diarrhea. I have had this infection since 8-24-13. I got it from my grandson who was prescribed Augmentin and was visibly better within 24 to 48 hrs. Today is 9-9-13, I have bright mustard yellow mucous now instead of deep green, both my ears are still plugged up, and my sinuses & chest are still congested. I took the ciprofloxacin drops in my ears for 7.5 days then stopped because I felt the drops were just rolling away from my int...

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I was taken Amoxicillin that my dentist Rx to me but its been 3 days now N I have developed a sore throat witch the Amoxicillin is not doing anything for. So can I stop taking that one n start with Ciprofloxacin 500 mg I have instead? ## Hello, Mindy! How are you doing? An antibiotic isn't going to help a sore throat, unless it's due to an infection. And either way, they do take time to work, improvement should be seen after taking it for a full 3 days. Learn more Amoxicillin details here. After that if there is still no improvement, you should contact your dentist, because it may not be the right antibiotic to eradicate your infection. And no, it isn't a good idea to try to treat yourself by taking something else that you have laying around. You may not have enough of it to...

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Can you take cipro for a sore throat? ## Hello, Ed! How are you? Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections, so it will only help, if the sore throat is caused by a bacterial infection. 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? ## It sounds as if you might be trying to diagnose having an infection and taking an antibiotic without the help of a doctor. Please, in no case should you EVER take Cipro without a confirmed infection and a doctor's prescription. These drugs are extremely powerful and can be dangerous enough to cause lifelong disability. Please read the page on the Introduction to the Fluoroquinolone Anti...

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I have been taking this medication for 7 days and off of it since a week and still have severe side effects, abdominal cramps, severe headaches, dizziness, unsteadiness... How long is it expected to last? It was prescribed with Ciprofloxacin to me and I take Entrophen on a regular basis... ## Have things improved any? Have you consulted your doctor? For a short course of the medication, it would be unusual for side effects to remain that severe for that long, after you are finished with it. ## I started flagyl on 3/5/12 I'm so sick now, but I stopped it 3 days ago when these symptoms started yet they have only gotten worse. My throat is covered in sores and blisters. It also has a yellow type puss that runs down the back of my throat. I Itch like crazy my stomach is so bloated i loo...

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