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Is Ciprofloxacin Safe For The Treatment Of UTI In An Elderly Person?

I have been diagnosed with a UTI by urgent care doc. She prescribed Sulfamethoxazole instead of Ciprofloxacin HCL 50O MG. The doc said I should not use the Ciprofloxacin b/c of my age (70) though the other medication has not relieved my symptoms. Is Ciprofloxacin no longer a valid med for me for UTI symptoms?
Mon, 23 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Ciprofloxacin is a good drug and it shows good response in UTI.
Age is not a contraindication you can safely take Ciprofloxacin. Better to do a urine culture and sensitivity and chose antibiotic according to culture report.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Shinas Hussain
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Is Ciprofloxacin Safe For The Treatment Of UTI In An Elderly Person?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Ciprofloxacin is a good drug and it shows good response in UTI. Age is not a contraindication you can safely take Ciprofloxacin. Better to do a urine culture and sensitivity and chose antibiotic according to culture report. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain