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If the Cipro (and rifaximin) are just making the stool too thick to pass comfortably, perhaps they would work acceptably if you took some steps in advance and during treatment to offset that effect. Some possibilities include 1) drinking lots more water, and maybe adding grape juice, 2) stopping all bowel slowers (Lomotil and Imodium) if you take them, 3) tinkering with fiber dose (it’s often recommended for constipation) or stopping it, 4) adjusting your diet to reduce/avoid binding foods.

Finding an antibiotic that just works for you easily is best, of course, but sometimes “simple” side effects can be managed.

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