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Can cipro (ciprofloxacin) cause tendon ruptures like levaquin can?

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Dr. F. Thomas Kaplan answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Yes: Both are fluroquinolones which may increase risk of tendon rupture.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/12/2014

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Dr. Christopher Khorsandi answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Yes: All antibiotics of this class have been associated with tendon rupture.

Dr Rothman agreed

Answered 12/17/2012

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