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Family Medicine (Expert Forum)
Can I take Bactrim and Cipro together
Answered by
J.M. Keyes, MD - Family Medicine
Gainesville - FL
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Can I take Bactrim and Cipro together
by Scribbler8, Oct 03, 2008 06:49AM
If I take these two together, do they cancel each other out or is it okay?
Doctor's Answer
by J.M. Keyes, MD, Oct 06, 2008 08:35AM
, Oct 06, 2008 08:35AMTo: scribbler8
You generally would not take these medications together... Cipro is sometimes used if Bactrim does not cover the necessary bacteria, so would be considered "stronger". However, you should not be taking either unless they have been prescribed to you for a specific diagnosed problem, so please see your physician if you think you are in need of an antibiotic.
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