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How Can GERD Be Treated While On Cipro?

Had a appendectomy on fri today is sunday, they gave me multiple antiobiotics, sent me home with antibiotics, but today, I have so much gerd that I cannot eat, drink anything. What can or should I do? I am still taking cipro. I want to eat a bite of something, want to drink hot tea, what to do???? I also got staples instead of stiches. rose
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Hello,

Acid reflux is a common side effect of many antibiotics. Firstly, try to drink a cup of water every time you take an antibiotic, remain upright position about an hour after taking them. Also, you can take certain antibiotics (ciprofloxacin) with a food to decrease acid reflux.

Your doctor may also prescribe proton pump inhibitor (PPI) class of medicines (Omeprazole, Lansoprazole) to suppress acid secretion, but PPIs should be taken cautiously while you are on multiple antibiotics as it may cause C. difficile associated diarrhea.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Malik Amonov
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How Can GERD Be Treated While On Cipro?

Hello, Acid reflux is a common side effect of many antibiotics. Firstly, try to drink a cup of water every time you take an antibiotic, remain upright position about an hour after taking them. Also, you can take certain antibiotics (ciprofloxacin) with a food to decrease acid reflux. Your doctor may also prescribe proton pump inhibitor (PPI) class of medicines (Omeprazole, Lansoprazole) to suppress acid secretion, but PPIs should be taken cautiously while you are on multiple antibiotics as it may cause C. difficile associated diarrhea. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Malik Amonov