CIPRO?

Has anyone been given an RX for CIPRO. I am about 10 months out and was given a 10 day RX for a tooth infection. Not supposed to take CIPRO with calcium.

Any advice is appreciated. I have been looking online, but not found anything helpful.

THANKS!

I don't think that Cipro is contradicted with VSG and you can stop your calcium for a few days to accommodate treating an acute infection. Cipro is a strong antibiotic and many people react to it poorly (myself included), but I'd say if you have side effects it has nothing to do with your surgery.

Thanks Erin!

I read to not take multi or calcium 6 hours before or 2 hours after. It's a broad spectrum antibiotic and may upset your stomach. Food before maybe helpful. Also make sure to finish the course. Many folks stop taking mid way when they feel better. This is how we create resistant bugs that are difficult to get rid of the next time.

I would stay away from Cipro completely. It was developed to fight anthrax and the effects of it can be life-changing, and not in a good way. I actually know a couple people who will suffer for the rest of their lives because of it.

Here's an article about it. There are many, many more.

This Antibiotic will Ruin You

Cipro now has a black box waring. Many doctors will no longer prescribe it. I would ask for something else.

I've actually been on Cipro several times since surgery and was told I could just stop taking my calcium while taking it so that's what I did. I've had my labs done and there have been no problems.