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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?
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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