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How long for Cipro to work
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How long for Cipro to work
by JanersM, Oct 18, 2009 02:24PM
I have a sinus infection and my doctor prescribed Cipro on Wednesday. I was unable to get it filled until Thursday, during which time the infection seemed to spread to my lungs. Since then, I have taken it regularly and been very careful about what times I take it. Instead of getting any better, I seem to be getting sicker. How long should I give the Cipro before calling the doctor?
Age
:
25
Sex
:
Female
Weight
:
320
Current Medications
:
Metformin XL 500mg
Effexor XR 2 150mg in the morning
Risperdal 2mg at bedtime
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg BID
Multivitamin
Effexor XR 2 150mg in the morning
Risperdal 2mg at bedtime
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg BID
Multivitamin
Drug Allergies
:
Ceclor, Septra, Zithromax, Penicillin, NSAIDs, Geodon, Caffeine, Topamax, Lithium, Propanolol
Medical Conditions
:
Asthma, Sjogren’s, Hypoglycemia, Insulin Resistance, Schizoaffective Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, Intractable Migraines, Chronic Daily Headache, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Hypermobility Syndrome, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Autonomic System Dysfunction, Myoclonic Seizures, Enlarged Turbinates/Deviated Septum, post gastric bypass malabsorption, and Scoliosis
Doctor's Answer
by Alison L, RPh, Oct 19, 2009 09:07AM
, Oct 19, 2009 09:07AM
Usually for a sinus infection, Cipro is prescribed for 10 days—I am not sure how long the doctor prescribed for you to take it. If you started on Thursday and you are not feeling better, you should call your doctor today (Monday) or Tuesday. Tuesday would be approximately half way through the course and you should see some relief from your infection. You may not be back to normal, but the antibiotic should start to work and you should be feeling relief to a certain extent especially half way through the course. If you feel as though you are getting worse, then you should definitely call the doctor today.
Member Comments (2)
by tjroden05, Nov 01, 2009 11:44AM
To: JanersM
If you are diabetic and have asthma and you feel that the infection is "spreading to your lungs" you should go to an emergency room as soon as possible. I don't believe that those who are responding here are considering your entire medical history
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