A 41-year-old member asked:
scared of taking ciprofloxacin. what are the bad side effects?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 57 years experience
Many but not common: Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is well tolerated but some side effects are
1allergic reaction rare but can be serious, rash, heart beating fast, fainting and dizziness
2joint pain and swelling
3 diarrhea watery or bloody
4confusion, headache, hallucination
5 pale or yellow skin and dark urine, fever&weakness
6urinating less
7nausea&vomiting
8blurred vision
9sllep problem, anxiety
10anxiety&agitation
most tolerate well/no effect.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Are there dangerous side effects for taking cipro (ciprofloxacin)?
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Dr. Mark Avdalovicanswered
Pulmonary Critical Care 25 years experience
Achilles pain: Allergic reactions to antibiotics are the most concerning. Cipro (ciprofloxacin) can be associated with lower blood sugars but one interesting side effect can be Achilles pain. Taking Cipro (ciprofloxacin) frequently does result in bacterial resistance.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Is ciproflaxin antiviral?
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Dr. Jason Blackanswered
Internal Medicine 25 years experience
No: Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic that works against bacteria, not viruses.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Are there regions in the us in which ciprofloxacin is less effective that in others? What environmental factors influence its efficacy?
2 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in
Dr. Mike Mooreanswered
Family Medicine 8 years experience
Yes: The effectiveness of an antibiotic depends on the sensitivity of the microbes that it is used against. This can vary quite a bit based on locations, but this is more from how antibiotics are used in your community, not environmental factors.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
What is cipro (ciprofloxacin) used for ?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Luis Villaplanaanswered
Internal Medicine 35 years experience
Antibiotic: Coprocessor is an antibiotic, used for many of the most common infections.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
What is ciprofloxacin for?
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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewisanswered
Family Medicine 38 years experience
Ciprofloxacin: …is one of the fluoroquinolone family of antibiotics; it is used to treat a variety of infections (uti's, prostatitis, acute bronchitis flares, etc) and to prevent others (traveler's diarrhea, anthrax). Cautions: not for first-line use in under 17 due to effects on cartilage/bone growth; may weaken inflamed tendons; can cause phototoxic reactions.
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