Compare Cipro vs. Monurol
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats bacterial infections.
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is a good, cheap antibiotic that treats many types of bacterial infections, but it interacts with some food and drugs.
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3.8/ 5 average rating with 755 reviewsforCipro
Treats urinary tract infections.
Monurol (fosfomycin) is a good antibiotic for treating urinary tract infections.
Upsides
- Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is available in generic.
- Cipro (ciprofloxacin) comes in different forms, including intravenous (IV) injection.
- Monurol (fosfomycin) is good at treating the most common causes of urinary tract infections in women.
- You only need to take 1 dose of this medicine for treatment of your urinary tract infection.
Downsides
- Cipro (ciprofloxacin) should be used with caution if you have kidney problems.
- If you drink caffeine while on Cipro (ciprofloxacin), you may notice increased effects of the caffeine.
- Some bacteria have developed resistance to Cipro (ciprofloxacin).
- Cipro (ciprofloxacin) can interact with many other medications. Tell your doctor and pharmacist what medications, over-the-counter products, and supplements you are taking before starting Cipro (ciprofloxacin).
- Although rare, Monurol (fosfomycin) can cause a severe allergic reaction in some people.
- If you are breastfeeding, you might not be able to take this medicine.
- It comes in a powder that needs to be mixed with water before taking by mouth.
Used for
- Acute sinusitis
- Lower respiratory tract infection
- Hospital-acquired pneumonia
- Chronic bronchitis
- Kidney infection
- Urinary tract infection
- Gonorrhea
- Chronic prostatitis
- Bone and joint infection
- Skin and soft tissue infection
- Diarrheal infection
- Abdominal infection
- Postexposure prevention for anthrax inhalation
- Typhoid fever
- Urinary tract infection
- Complicated urinary tract infection in men
- Prostatitis
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Liquid
- Injection
- Extended release pill
- Powder for solution
Price
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$17.13
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Reviews
755 reviews so far
63%
saidit'sworth it
53%
saiditworked well
17%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Side effects
10possible side effects
- Diarrhea10%
- Headache10%
- Vaginal itching, pain, or discharge8%
- Nausea5%
- Stuffy and runny nose5%
- Back pain3%
- Painful menstruation3%
- Sore throat3%
- Dizziness2%
- Feeling weak and without energy2%
Risks and risk factors
- Tendon rupture
- People over age 60
- Taking steroid medicine
- Those with kidney, heart, or lung transplants
- Myasthenia gravis
- Myasthenia gravis
- Diarrhea
- Nerve damage
- Central nervous system effects
- Central nervous system disorders
- Seizures
- Heart rhythm problems
- Use with other QT prolonging drugs
- History of heart disease