what is ciprofloxacin medicine is best for?

I have read in the STD and UTI thread that ciprofloxacin was prescribed to them but was not really a good cure for their ailment. May i ask what does cipro meds is best for. Because I too was prescribes by GP to take it but i never took it simply because ik so scared to try knowing the side effects and the do's and dont's that you have to look for.

Can somebody pls tell me. thanks in advance.

I was given a 10 day RX for Cipro to treat a sinus infection. I have been on the medication for 7 days now and have gained a total of 7 lbs. This rapid weight gain is not normal for me. My normal weight varies between 125-128. On day 1 of the Cipro I was 126 lbs. On day 7 of the Cipro I am 133 lbs. I have never gained weight this rapidly before and I do not take any other medications. I normally eat an 1100 calorie a day diet, but my appetite has decreased since I have been taking the Cipro and I am eating about 800 calories a day and still gaining weight. Also everything I eat upsets my stomach and goes right through me (which is a side effect of the medication.) I intend to finish the Cipro and deal with losing the extra weight afterwards. I hope this information was helpful.

I have experienced rapid weight gain when the only new thing I was doing was taking Cipro.