Question:
I can't take pennicillin, and Doc just prescribed Cipro pills

..that are too bitter to get down when crushed. Any ideas of what I can take for a bladder infection? Anything that is small or liquid alternative to pennicillin so I can suggest it to my family physician.    — Darlene P. (posted on September 11, 2002)

September 11, 2002
I get bladder infections like most people get up and go to work! I'm allergic to pennicillin so I'm usually given Cipro or Levaquin. I've also been given Bactrim and another sulpha based antibiotic, I can't remember the name. The type of antibiotic prescribed to you really depends on the type of bacteria they find. Certain bacterias are immune to some types of antibiotics. I didn't read your profile so I don't know if you're post WLS and if you are, I don't know how far out our are. At about 6 weeks post op, I developed a kidney stone infection and was given Cipro, I got the okay to take it w/out having to crush it. I would really just tell your doctor what your concerns are, they would definately know what your alternatives are, especially since there are SO MANY antibiotics on the market. Good luck to you!
   — Rosario T.

September 11, 2002
I was able to take ciparo without crushing at one week post op for a bladder infection.
   — Adriane T.

September 11, 2002
there is a powder you mix with water..drink it once and that is it...it is called monural...i'm not sure if it is penicillin based or not you will have to ask your doctor
   — paula B.

September 11, 2002
Cipro is available in a liquid form and doesnt taste too bad. It is a very Broad Spectrum Antibiotic so it can be used for alot of different types of infections.
   — Gloria R.

September 11, 2002
At 6 weeks out I was able to take regular pills. Be sure and ask your dr. It will probably be ok to take them as pills--and lots more pleasant! =)
   — ctyst