I've been prescribed Ciprofloxacin for a UTI--3 days, 6 pills, 250 MG. I've been reading about the very serious side effects and am afraid to take it. I am allergic to sulfa so can't take Bactrim , etc. Is there another antibiotic (Keflex?) that would be just as effective without the serious side effects? Thank you.
Hello dear,welcome to Ask a doctor service. I reviewed your query and here is my advice. All drugs have side effects , all antibiotics have side effects and your doctor may have prescribed it because it is needed and benefits are greater than side effects.
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Hello dear,welcome to Ask a doctor service. I reviewed your query and here is my advice. All drugs have side effects , all antibiotics have side effects and your doctor may have prescribed it because it is needed and benefits are greater than side effects. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.