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Been on cipro (ciprofloxacin) 7 weeks. i've started to get a warm ache running down left leg. could that be a tendon issue staring? should i stop the cipro (ciprofloxacin)?

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Dr. Nela Cordero answered

CIPRO (ciprofloxacin) RX: Be careful with prolonged use of this rx. It causes tendinitis and muscular aches.There are other bad side effects. Definitely stop rx and see md.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Been on cipro (ciprofloxacin) 7 weeks. i've started to get a warm ache running down left leg. could that be a tendon issue staring? should i stop the cipro (ciprofloxacin)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nela Cordero answered

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