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A member asked:
Can cipro cause me disabling and muscle weakness (als) and nerve damage i read a horrible side effect on internet, took it for 2 days ( 500mg/day)?
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Yes: Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic which is used to treat bacterial infections. Ciprofloxacin can cause joint or muscle pain. This drug can also have serious effects on your nerves, and can cause permanent nerve damage. You should stop using this drug immediately and call your doctor at once if you have any unusual side effects.
Answered 9/7/2018
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