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Originally Posted by SandyC (Post 646867)

Debs right. When Jim was on Cipro it increased his Tizanidine four fold I believe. He would cut it in half while on Cipro. That was the pharmacist idea and he was right. Jim was totally stoned within hours after taking Cipro. The danger is overdose. Plus there is something about Cipro and muscle damage I believe. Jim tolerates Cipro with no problems but some may have that side effect.

Okay...now I'm a little worried Sandy. I looked on my AB bottle and it is Ciprofloxacin. I don't take tizanidine or the one Debbie mentioned. But Is there anything else it shouldn't mix with? Why is there a chance of ovedose? Is it a very strong medicine? :confused:

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Originally Posted by SallyC (Post 646889)

I got the oral thrush from macrobid.:eek:
I'm allergic to cipro and all the sulfas...gads, if I get a hint of a UTI, the Doc gives me something-cillin..:D

Sally, what kind of symptoms do you get with the allergic reaction to cipro? So you mean you get oral thrush for the AB not the UTI??? I'm confused!

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Originally Posted by Lady (Post 646892)

F2U, That was a close call. Such a high fever and being out-of-it. Glad you got to the ER. So happy you are on the mend. Feel better soon Friend.:hug:

When I take any Anti-B's I also take a Pro-Biotic pill daily. It has the good bacteria in it, that is the same as yogurt only a billion times more good bacteria and more potent.

Anti-B's destroy all bacteria in the body and gut. This puts back the good bacteria we need to survive. It fights the bad bacteria, by keeping it in check. Take for two weeks even after stopping Anti-B's.

I can't take Cipro or Levaquin (Levofluxacin). The Fluoroquinolones exacerbate my MS. They have a FDA warning of increased risk of Tendinitis and Tendon Rupture, like the Achilles Tendon. So be careful with these.

Then I am allergic to Sulfa too. Not much I can take.:(

Cranberry pills, water, and using the test strips to check for UTI's are important preventatives. Pro-Biotic or Acidophilus pills (less good bacteria) are both good and yogurt without sugar.

Sugar nullifies the benefit of yogurt. Even the ones with fruit (fructose) in them. The sugar in the fruit kills some good bacteria or often feeds the bad bacteria. Plain yogurt or pills is best.

I am so glad too that I got there. It is an hour and half trip and that is pushing the speed limit.

I'm not sure about the probiotic pill. They did give me a Fluconazole tablet to prevent yeast infection which I always get when taking AB. Is that anything close to what you are talking about?

My husband just got some yogurt pills and said for me to share with him. But I haven't been. hate to use them up from him. But maybe I should be taking them too.

It must be hard for you to be so allergic to so much. I have been lucky 'so far' and am not allergic to anything that I know of. Hope it stays that way.

Thank you. :hug:

Cipro should be fine if your not taking those meds. The pharmacist only concerned himself with the Tiz Jim was taking. You could call the pharmacy and tell them what you take and they can tell you if it interacts with Cipro. If you get your meds at the same place chances are it would have shown up. Jim gets his meds at the VA so when he uses a civilian pharmacy we have to let them know about his meds. You are probably fine and don't need to worry. Cipro is a great med for uti's. Hugs.

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Originally Posted by Friend2U (Post 647061)

Sally, what kind of symptoms do you get with the allergic reaction to cipro? So you mean you get oral thrush for the AB not the UTI??? I'm confused!

I broke out in a rash from Cipro and the Sulfas. Macrobid caused the oral thrush.

my fyi about oral thrush was just to make you aware.
you might see white patches in your mouth or throat. your tongue might feel swollen. this doesn't mean to say you're going to get it, just that you want to be aware in case you are feeling something off in your mouth.

you'd have to get to your dr because the tx is a Rx that's prescription.

i know everyone is offering some great advice and tips. but don't feel like all this is going to happen to you.
the most important thing is for you to communicate with your dr. anything untowards should be discussed with him/her.

Kind of ironic with this thread going that I came down with a UTI on Friday:rolleyes: On sulfa drug, not Cipro...I'd better start downing more water after reading these posts.
Hope you're feeling better, F2U:hug:

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Originally Posted by Debbie D (Post 648173)

I am feeling quite a lot better. SO SORRY you are now struggling with it. Hope your AB start helping soon! :hug: It's always something...isn't it?! :(