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How bad are antibiotic cipro (ciprofloxacin) side effects?

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Cipro (ciprofloxacin): Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is usually well tolerated. Some individuals may get a rash. Serious side effects include inflammation of the tendons particularly the ankle tendon.

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Answered 1/26/2019

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