CIPRO Reviews (CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 1.6 (2014 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare CIPRO with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR CIPRO | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | UTI | Diarrhea (Dr. said to expect that). My tendons were soft (move slowly). Slightly irritable (think happy thoughts) | I did have tendon "aching,” but not a problem. No workouts for 3 weeks after starting treatment. I was so scared to take Cipro after reading entries on this site (before completing treatment). I did not have any serous side effects from Cipro. I am now on my regular workout schedule with no side effects. | M | 47 | 7 days | 10/11/2008 | 5 | Bacterial infection of bowels | Pronounced tiredness within hours after a dose. | Took 500 mg twice a day for five days. Didn't notice anything other than feeling very tired as a side effect. But the main goal was to kill off the painful gut infection and it worked very well for that. Things are back to normal after only five days of treatment. | M | 36 | 5 days | 10/15/2008 | 5 | UTI, Prostatitis | I feel a bit tired and some aches, but it cleared up my bacterial infection (UTI & bacterial prostatitis) almost immediately (major improvement after just 1 500mg dose). Prior to trying Cipro, I took Cephalexin and it was totally ineffective. | Worked for me! | M | 36 | 10 days | 6/23/2005 | 5 | pouchitis | hard to tell. general tiredness. but when i have a pouchitis attack i'm immediately exhausted whether i take cipro or not. and as far as nauseau, headaches, etc. that's what i have with my pouchitis before i ever start taking cipro. generally, i will see major improvement after taking two cipro doses and then things will continue to improve with no noticeable side effects. | i have never used anything but cipro for pouchitis, so i don't know if something else might work better. but the pouchitis is immediately so awful and debilitating that i don't know what i would do without cipro | M | 41 | 10 days | 12/11/2006 | 5 | bladder infection | none | none | M | 50 | 2 days | 11/1/2004 | 5 | food poisining | slight dizziness,some restlessness | M | 21 | 10 days | 11/5/2003 | 5 | uti | no side effects what so ever over a 5 day course of treatment...i have also taken floxin, another fluoroquinolone for prostatitus for a period of 8 weeks daily with absolutely no side effects of course other than the infection being eliminated. Tequin is also a standard product in our house for the annual sinus infection...one course of treatment and the wife and I are good to go. | class taken multiple times varying from 5 days to 8 weeks. also wanted to point out that if you are going to experience a side effect, most will occur within a few doses of starting treatment, giving the drug time to build up to a certain level in the body. | M | 36 | | 2/17/2005 | 5 | Prostatitis | I felt a little weak in the late afternoon. Drug help my prostatitis immediately. | I would use drug again. No real side effects. | M | 57 | 8 days | 6/25/2007 | 5 | Bacillary dysentery | Usual antibiotic symptoms - gut flora upset, dryness, etc. | CIPRO is a SHORT TERM antibiotic. The MOST you should ever take is 2 doses. Man it sure kicks the crap out of infections though. Be warned though that only a few doses are needed. | M | 35 | 2 days | 9/22/2007 | 5 | Suspected Diverticulitis | No side effects, seemed pretty smooth to me. I did have a sore throat 4-5 days after I finished taking it but I was also smoking occasionally, so I figure that was smoker's throat and not Thrush. | I've taken it before with no problems. I figured compared to bent over in severe pain from Diverticulitis is a good reason to consider taking this drug, but it's probably not a good idea without some type of severe symptoms you are trying to fight. | M | 53 | 7 days | 6/19/2007 | 5 | Prostatitis | dry mouth | I was placed on Cipro for two weeks because several weeks of Doxycycline Hyclate did nothing to help my infected and enlarged prostate. The day I started the Cipro, I read almost every comment on this page, and became paranoid that I would have similar side effects until I spoke to other people who took it (including my father) with no side effects. The truth is that I experienced no side effects whatsoever, save for my mouth being dry (yet not uncomfortably) more than usual when I woke up. I slept great, no noticeable stomach problems, no hallucinations, no feeling tired or foggy headed. Been off the cipro for a week, my infection is gone and I'm feeling good. My advice: Don't drink milk or consume dairy products, don't take vitamins or consume anything with a lot of iron, zinc or magnesium, don't consume ANY caffeine or chocolate, and drink as much water as possible daily. The most serious side effects I've come across on this page seem to represent less than 1% of the millions | M | 30 | 2 weeks | 10/17/2007 | 5 | UTI | Small amount of fatigue, drowsiness, and loss of appetite, but that's it. Much better on my GI system than any of the cyllins out there when taken with food like yogurt. | The 3 most common drugs for UTI's are macrobid, levaquin, and Cipro. Started feeling better after 2 doses. They actually prescribe this for "traveler's diharreha" so drink lots of water. Best broad spectrum taken PO. | M | 35 | 7 days | 11/16/2007 | 5 | food poisoning | I experienced almost every symptom listed as a side effect, even before and then continuing after I began the course of treatment. Obviously, these were due to the ailment and not the cure, which was quick and effective. Maybe others have true side effects in proprtion to the % listed on the labeling, but in my case, thank God for good doctors and modern medicine. | M | 53 | 5 days | 12/26/2007 | 5 | UTI | Zero, Nada, not one side effect. | I just finished using Cipro for a UTI and I almost didn't take it because I stumbled across this web site and saw all the horror stories written on it. I finally decided to take what I paid for and I'm glad I did, after 7 days of taking the drug my symptoms are all gone and I not only didn't suffer any of the horrific side effects written by others here, but I didn't suffer ANY side effects. I don't want to question other peoples experiences, but I have to wonder if maybe some people are just plain allergic to the drug or didn't take it as prescribed resulting in bad experiences. Of course there are always those people who want to set up for a law suit too so they can take money from the big bad drug company and up the prices for the rest of us. All I can say is I used it and as far as I can tell it has worked for me without any problems. | M | 42 | 7 days | 2/1/2008 | 5 | UTI (pseudomonas) -> prostatitis | Persistent extremely unpleasant taste in mouth (peaking around day 3, then diminishing), significant exhaustion & lack of energy | Cipro was the third antibiotic I was prescribed, the previous ones, prescribed before the results of my urine test came thru, were totally ineffective. According to my doctor cipro is the only thing effective for pseudomonas infection. After a week of cipro (2 x 500mg/day) I am now symptom-free, and looking forward to finishing the course with my final tab tonight, which will hopefully see my energy levels return to normal. The dreadful taste in my mouth seemed to peak mid-way through the course and I suspect was related to its action on the infection. Glad I haven't experienced some of the horror stories here - they don't hit everyone, it seems. | M | 57 | 7 days | 12/2/2008 | 5 | prostatitis | I died and was turned into a zombie. Extreme feelings of dread. Horrible breath. Rotted flesh. Strong desire to eat brains. | You people are whacked. I've taken Cipro off and on for over a year for chronic prostatitis...occasional soreness in tendons, mild upset stomach. Can you say HYPOCHONDRIA? | M | 40 | 1 years | 12/29/2008 | 5 | diverticulitis | none that i know of. but then I'm not sitting around looking for any. seem a little spacy but then again no big deal. may b e the flagyl from what i've read but i think i'm going to chg my dosage from 3 x a day to 2 x a day (7 a.m. and 2 p.m.) so I can have a drink or two at night before bed. lol | It works! I may even stop my dosage 2 days early to keep some around next time this happens on the weekend so I can save the urgent care or emerg care deductible! woohoo! | M | 48 | 5 days | 3/24/2009 | 5 | Testicle infection | None | I don't understand the almost `100% negative ratings. Reduced an agonizing/scary infection for me in less than a week to almost no pain at all. After two weeks zero pain. If you need an antibiotic, at least give it a try. | M | 66 | 14 days | 4/17/2009 | 5 | Diverticulitis | Aside from being a bit tired, there were none. Not sure why all the others are making this out to be a bad drug; it is an excellent antibiotic. All drugs have side-effects - and this is no different. Once you stop taking it, they go away; no big deal. Take your meds like you should and you will be fine. | Excellent drug with minimal side effects. | M | 44 | 10 days | 7/22/2009 | 5 | severe mycobacterial hand infection | I have been on a odessey for the last 15 months fighting a double hand infection after accidentally impailing myself with a screwdriver. 8 weeks of IV (5x/day -amicacin; immipenin); two surgeries and the current daily dose of 1500 mg of cipro since 8/09 along with 1000 mg biaxin an 1600 mg bactrim. I will be getting off these drugs 12/13 and am counting the days. Don't like to talk about almost losing my life to microbes but am grateful for an outstanding ID doctor and these meds. I don't let myself thing too much about the (thank god) minor side effects. Its scary to think about our future where these medicines will become ineffective due to overuse. I had no choice to poison my body for so long but can tell you I would never take cipro for a sore throat or other minor ailment where there are alternatives. I had strong joint pain early on that has become less of an issue. I try to exercise everyday as it really helps. Insomnia has been a problem since day one and need 1/2 a | M | 51 | 14 months | 11/14/2009 |