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How common are tendontis and tendon problems with cipro (ciprofloxacin) in person in mid-40s?
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Occasional: Tendon symptoms are uncommon while on these medications. The exact incidence is not known . Tendon rupture due to quinolones is estimated to occur in 3 per 100, 000 patients.
Answered 12/17/2015
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