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Can ciprofloxacin cause eye twitch? i was on 500mg, twice a day, for 3 days. i made it to the 5th pill. i could not take the last one due to reaction.

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Dr. Lori Lange answered

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Notify Prescriber: If you had a reaction to the medication call the prescriber back and inform them of it. They will likely suggest a different antibiotic.

Answered 8/16/2017

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A member asked:

Can ciprofloxacin cause eye twitch? i was on 500mg, twice a day, for 3 days. i made it to the 5th pill. i could not take the last one due to reaction.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Lange answered

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