Ciprofloxacin/Antibiotics Lingering Upset Stomach

[kaching_83]

My wife was sick for roughly 5 weeks before she was diagnosed with having a bacterial infection.  The dr. gave her a 10 day course of ciprofloxacin (500MG twice daily).  During this time she got some relief, but is still feeling sick.  She has mentioned antibiotics have always made her sick but she hasn't taken any for 4 days now, and is still feeling quite nauseus and upset stomach on and off throughout the day (most significantly after eating).  She will try to call her dr. tomorrow, but is this considered normal or common?

[Londres70]

This can happen while taking antibiotics, however, it is difficult to say whether its the medication, illness or a combo of both.  

Definitely should contact her physician to sort this out.  

[caregiver222]

Cipro is a broad-spectrum antibacterial of the class known as flouroquinolones. This class of antibiotic may not be effective against all types of bacteria and may contribute to the growth of anti-biotic resistant strains. The best procedure is to take a culture before prescribing antibiotics but few hospitals or physicians do this today. Do not assume that the problems are due to the Cipro and that you should tell your doctor "not to prescribe it anymore" (although this may, in fact, be the case).  You may require another course of treatment with another antibiotic.

[silverfox67]

Antibiotics stay in your body and continue working for at least 10 days after you stop taking them.  Could be "normal" for her.  She might want to tell the doctor that she's sensitive to Cipro so he doesn't prescribe it anymore.