I have been taking amoxicillin 500 mg for several days. This morning I took two trying to avoid the doctors office. I went to the doctor today and was diagnosed with Bronchitis and was prescribed Ciprofloxacn 250 mg. Can I take the Ciprofloxacn today when I already took the amoxicillin?
2007-02-08 04:07:58 · 8 answers · asked by pip 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Uggg I wouldn't ,I would wait and start taking them tomorrow.
2007-02-08 04:10:44 · answer #1 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Medicines can interact with each other causing the combined dose to be either too strong or too weak and they may interact with any other medications including over the counter medications and health supplements. Always let your doctor know everything that you are taking. Prescriptions often come with fact sheets that explain whether they should be taken with or without food and whether they should be taken together or at different times. You can ask your pharmacist if there are any concerns coordinating two or more drugs. Often stopping an antibiotic before the prescription runs out can lead to 'super bugs' surviving that are harder to get rid of. You are dealing with a medical question that demands competent medical advice which you are entitled to. Also learn what to do if a dose is missed to get back on schedule. Best of luck.
2016-03-28 22:13:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!
you can take two different antibiotics.
In your case ; when you have Bronchitis ,take Ciprofloxacin as prescribed and discontinue Amoxicillin now, coz it won't do any good , if it was effective to your Bronchitis it would have effected by-now .so,discontinue it and take ciplox.
Get Well soon .
GOD BLESS YOU.
2007-02-08 04:22:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you got worse, it means that Amox. was not effective. Cipro. has a broader spectrum. Take cipro. and stop amox. Sometimes, 2 antibiotics are taken together for 2 different infections, or if they both have a synergistic effect when taken together.
2007-02-08 05:37:30 · answer #4 · answered by yakkydoc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One is cephalexin for a incesion and the other is amoxicillin for a dentist appt. because of a knee replacement?
2014-02-23 12:22:48 · answer #5 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes u can take two different kinds at the same time.
2007-02-08 04:31:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you tell that to the nurse ?
I would call the office
2007-02-08 04:13:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask this question of your doctor. if you cannot get in touch with him call and talk to the pharmacist.
2007-02-08 04:15:36 · answer #8 · answered by rcsanandreas 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋