Should You Wait To Get An Hiv Test After Taking Cipro

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Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

What Is Ciprofloxacin? Ciprofloxacin, also called Cipro, is an antibiotic drug. Antibiotics fight infections caused by bacteria. Cipro fights many different bacteria. It is also used to fight some opportunistic infections in people with HIV. Bayer Corporation manufactures it. NOTE: In 2004, the Centers for Disease Control noted an increase in strains of gonorrhea that are resistant to Cipro among men who have sex with men. Using Cipro may be...

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Not sure on status - Should I pursue a relationship or wait 6 months to get HIV test?

I'm 29 and I really want to get back together with my ex-girlfriend. Since our breakup, I kind of started drinking a lot and sleeping with random strangers from the bar. There have been a few close calls and I am worried I have picked up HIV...

Response from David Fawcett, Ph.D., L.C.S.W.

South Florida Center for Counseling and Therapy

I don't see this as an "either/or" situation. You clearly have feelings for your ex-girlfriend, in which case you should explain to her how you feel. You also need to be honest with her about your "close calls" so that she... Read more »

Will taking Propecia (1mg) will affect my hiv test results?

Dr Bob,Please help. I have tested negative after waiting 3 months, however, can you please tell me if taking Propecia (1mg for hair loss) will affect my test results.I have been very worried that I can not safely woo-hoo.Thanks,Worried in Canada...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Worried Canook,Whether your Propecia has been a failure (like Dr. Phil's) or a success (like Howard Stern's), it will not affect your HIV test results! So it's WOO-HOO to you!Stay well. Try a little hair gel for a spikier look.... Read more »

pregnant and terrified hiv test taking too long

Dear DR Kull,I'm a 33 year old caucasian woman and am 11 weeks pregnant with my first child. My husband and I were estatic, but now I am absolutely terrified I am HIV positive. I took many blood tests including HIV 2 weeks ago and my doctors...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

First of all, I would encourage you to do your best to hold off on diagnosing yourself as being HIV infected. Unless you are at siginificant risk for infection (had unprotected sex with an HIV positive man or someone at high risk for infection)... Read more »

Waiting period for test results

I recently had an HIV test done at my Doctor's office, and recieved the results the next evening. The test was done on a Tuesday and he said the results would be back by Thursday at the latest, in many of your responses you said it would take...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Everyone should be so lucky to have such an efficient doctor! The time it takes for one to receive an HIV test result is not a reliable way to determine the type of screening process used. Different laboratories will take different amounts of time... Read more »

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waiting for my test results

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

hi everybody. i went in for my 3 month HIV test this morning. now i have to wait for the results to come back. this is a terrible period of tim.e so many thoughts are going through my head; what will i do if they are positive? i have no insurance.... Read more »

How long does the HIV test take?

Posted by missing, 1 Reply

It has been a week and I am still waiting for the result. I thought ELISA is a quick test? Does that means my blood has to go through Western Blot........... I know ELISA can produce false positive but that small 1% chance doesn't seems very... Read more »

How long should I wait for testing to work?

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

My girlfriend watched a video in school saying that it could take ten years, while testing every five months, to determine if you have AID's. Is there any truth to that? Read more »

waiting 4 test results ...

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

hello ---

i never tested at 12 weeks (3months) but i got tested at 27 weeks (6+ months)after uptotected vaginal heterosexual sex and the hiv test was negative - i am female.

i just recently went to a new dr (at 37 weeks)- for something else - and i... Read more »

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