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Medical Forum / General / Pharmacy / March 2006macrobid and cipro interaction
Hi, Prior to 2 days ago, I was on cipro for a UTI. Because Cipro wasn't working, my dr. wanted to switch me to Macrobid. I read in the FDA insert and on the web that there may be some problems taking quinolones and Macrobid at the same time. I called the pharmacist-he said it shouldn't be a problem to start Macrobid today since I am no longer taking Cipro. I took it today and now I feel kind of funny. Could the cipro still be in my body and causing an interaction? To Lily The serum elimination half-live of ciprofloxacin is between four and six hours. This means every four to six hours the drug in your system halves. If you stopped taking the Cipro two days ago, you will be safe to start the macrobid as full excretion of the cipro will have been achieved. I expect that you are taking these drugs for a urinary tract infection? If so drinking plenty of liquids, and flushing the bacteria out of your system, will be a help. Hope this is of some use Admin www.pharmacy-forum.co.uk The UK Forum for all things Pharmacy |
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