Compare Duricef vs. Cipro
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats bacterial infections.
Duricef (cefadroxil) is good for treating many bacterial infections and is available as a generic. However, if you're taking blood thinners, you could be more likely to bleed.
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
Upsides
- Duricef (cefadroxil) is available as a generic.
- Available in different forms: tablet, capsule, and suspension.
- Used to treat many types of bacterial infections.
- Can be taken with or without food.
- Generally few side effects compared with other antibiotics.
- Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is available in generic.
- Cipro (ciprofloxacin) comes in different forms, including intravenous (IV) injection.
Downsides
- If you're taking blood thinners, let your doctor know. Duricef (cefadroxil) can interact with your medicines and make you more likely to bleed.
- May not be a good option if you have colitis or other digestive tract problems. Ask your doctor.
- Duricef (cefadroxil) can also affect certain lab tests, let all your healthcare providers know that you're on Duricef (cefadroxil).
- 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).
Used for
- Skin infection and/or subcutaneous tissue
- Streptococcal pharyngitis
- Streptococcal tonsillitis
- Urinary tract infectious disease
- 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
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Liquid
- Pill
- Liquid
- Injection
- Extended release pill
Price
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Reviews
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755 reviews so far
63%
saidit'sworth it
53%
saiditworked well
17%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Leave a reviewSide effects
The Duricef (cefadroxil) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Risks and risk factors
- Penicillin allergy
- History of penicillin allergy
- New infection
- Taking Duricef (cefadroxil) for a long time
- Kidney problems
- Kidney problems
- Kidney disease
- Hemodialysis
- Diarrhea
- 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