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Can ciprofloxacin cause weakness in arm with some occasional twitching? is that permanent?

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Dr. Stephen Scholand answered

Neurologic effects: Cipro and other fluoroquinolone antibiotics CAN cause neurological side effects - depending on dose, duration, patient age and other factors. I would say it's VERY IMPORTANT to let the doctor know who prescribed these antibiotics. To me, this seems like something serious - so I would not waste any time. Hopefully these side effects are temporary, let's get it evaluated properly.

Answered 12/8/2016

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Can ciprofloxacin cause weakness in arm with some occasional twitching? is that permanent?

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