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Can cipro (ciprofloxacin) antibiotics also cause tendon rupture like levaquin?
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YES: All quinolones (avelox, cipro, (ciprofloxacin) levaquin... ) are associated with risk of tendon rupture.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Yes: This is a known side effect of this class of antibiotics. Pay attention to any abnormal function after the use of this medication. Tendinitis is also commom with this medications.
Answered 11/4/2012
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