[Spunky]

"A common practice that I have observed among physicians is that when they prescribe a broad-spectrum antibiotic such as a flouroquinilone (like Cipro)or cephalosporin (Like Keflex)to treat primary infections, they also prescribe metronidazole (Flagyl) to prevent C-diff superinfection. This is called "best practice" and improves patient outcomes."

Not the quack doctor I have been going to. I thought maybe I had a bladder infection so went to the doctor. She prescribed Cipro (no Flagyl) then told me to go get a urine test AFTER TAKING the Cipro to see if it cleared it up. I didn't do as she said and went right away to get the urine test and guess what. NO bladder infection. Note to self. I need to find a new doctor

[60Gunner]

Hi, Spunky. Thanks for sharing your story. I am curious: did your doctor run a urinalysis to confirm a UTI before prescribing Cipro, or did she just listen to your description of the problem and write a scrip based on your subjective data?