Serious Side Effects To Ciprofloxacin

Since I have been taking this drug I have had a horrible backache. It was prescribed for a sinus infection. ## Ciprofloxacin has many side effects; some which are mild and some that are serious, but rarely occur. The following side effects include: Central nervous system (CNS) side effects and tendon toxicity. Unusual adverse reactions include: Psychosis and chorea (involuntary muscle movements). Phototoxicity, neurological symptoms, impaired colour vision, exanthema, abdominal pain, malaise, drug fever, peripheral neuropathy, dysaesthesia and eosinophilia have been observed as adverse effects of Ciprofloxacin. The serious events may occur with therapeutic or with acute overdose. At therapeutic doses they include: Central nervous system toxicity, cardiovascular toxicity, tendon / articu...

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I would like to read your experiences with Ciprofloxacin with regards to tendon problems as severe side effects, especially for elderly patients. ## Cannot help that much. But, I have seen a T.V. commercial regarding cipro and another anitbiotic ( cannot remember that name) The commercial said that they can be linked to severe muscle and tendon problems. So, I would suggest seeing a lawyer. Hope this helps. Barbara ## Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic and tendon toxicity is warned about as a possible adverse effect. It is not a very common one, but it is experienced by some people. You can read more here: Some other serious adverse effects can include: psychosis and peripheral neuropathy. Is there anything else I can help you with?

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Can you use it after it's expiration date? ## Hello, Cin! How are you? Medications tend to lose effectiveness over time and the problem that creates with an antibiotic is that it may not be quite strong enough to eradicate the bacteria that's caused an infection, which means that they are actually given the opportunity to develop resistance to the antibiotic and that has the potential to create serious health problems for you. It really is best to see your doctor for a new prescription. Learn more Ciprofloxacin details here. Antibiotics may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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Two days ago I went to see my doctor after experiencing a three weeks of bleeding / menstruation. I was told that there's no serious problem but hormone unbalancing. ## This is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections, thus it will not help with hormonal issues. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Are you on any other medications?

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