Appreciate the post above, good points. One thing I want to add to my post above about prophylactic antibiotic use. I cited Cipro above and it had been my go to for a few years if I had unsafe sex. I've started moving away from it, only using it as a antibiotic of last resort (powerful, but has side effects).
It's always a good idea to talk with a physician about anything you take regularly - esp to be aware of drug interactions as you get older and long term side effects. Cipro in particular is a powerful antibiotic, but it is usually not prescribed as a frontline treatment. Doctors will commonly prescribe other antibiotics first and only use Cipro if other antibiotics prove ineffective. A big part of the reason are some of the possible long term side effects. In particular, Cipro can have a effect on your tendons, leading to tendonitis, injuries, and even ruptures. I'm personally dealing with a shoulder injury right now, going on two months since I originally strained it in the gym and still not back to full normal function. Didn't put 2 and 2 together at first.
Anyhow, please look at the possible side effects, especially long term side effects that could persist even after you stop taking something, for anything you take and don't be afraid to discuss with a doctor. There are many things you can do to mitigate risk, but everything comes with a price. No get out of jail free card yet. | |
