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 |
| 1 | UTI | Three days after I started taking pills I woke up and my entire back was sore, my neck was achingly tight. My leg and chest muscles were sore. Slight nausea. Kind of out of it feeling. Tired. Finished pills yesterday and back and neck are still tight. I will never take this again. There are other remedies for an unfelt UTI. | Couldn't tell I had a UTI but doc prescribed so I took Cipro 5 days x 500 2x a day. The doctor also did NOT warn me to stop drinking coffee with Cipro which I hear exacerbates all. | F | 44 | 5 days | 11/22/2005 | 1 | Diverculitis | Developed diverticulitis first time in May 1995 and took anti-biotics (not Cipro). Up to 1999 had 3 or 4 attacks and the medicin prescribed to me made by very tired so my Doctor changed it Cipro March 1999. In April-May 1999 I developed serious muscle pains and was suspected having PMR, although my arthritis doctor ended up suspecting reactive arthritis. Summer 1999 was mere hell, sleeping was difficult and my short term memory started failing. Up till that time (I was 52) I had been running an average of 40-50 miles each week and was in excellent health. 'Cipro symptoms' lasted over two years and eventually most faded away. I had 2-3 year pause in the diverticulitis attacks till late September 2005. I took my Cipros for 5 days. 'CIPRO' symptons came back equally severe October 2005. I went to websites and after 30 minute search, the case was closed - at least on the issue what had been causing my symptoms. One of the privileges being a Finn is that you can swim in ice | Worked wonderfully curing the effects of Diverticulitis. Took Cipro maybe 5-6 times between 1999 and 2005 five days at each time I hope somebody will class action suit hell out the manufacturer. | M | 58 | 5 days | 11/24/2005 | 1 | sinus infection | beware poison poison. my life has been destroyed by this drug. constant pain since i ceased this crap a year ago. 20 years old and the best part of my day is when im sleeping- if i can. do not take this poison unless you want to be disabled. | M | 20 | 5 days | 8/29/2006 | 1 | ear infection/sinus | My dad has had severe sinus and ear infections all his life and taken many different antibiotics and never had a reaction. His head swelled and turned red and a had a 104+ fever, only to mention a few symptoms. The worst part was the doctor swears he can't be allergic to Cipro and gave it to him again and the same thing happened. If he hadn't stopped taking them - do to the family insisting, I don't know what might have happened. The doc (ear specialist) was informed and still obviously didn't believe us and gave him a derivative of Cipro the next time (my mom and dad didn't bother researching it) The scary swelling and redness and fever started again until my sis and I looked it up and it was Generic Cipro, so he immediately stopped taking it. The doctor has written in the chart (now that my mom insisted not to give him Cipro again) | If you even think you are having a reaction to this drug, stop taking it immediately- Don't let a dr tell you that you can't be having a reaction to it. My dad has never had reactions to any med in his life except this one and it was serious. | M | 62 | 5 days | 7/7/2005 | 1 | Prostitatis | Body Aches, Headache, Flu like symptoms, pain in back and hands. Urologist says none of this can be from cipro, went to the er 4 days after taking had blood work done, vitals monitored and urine test done nothing came back all good no white blood cell count up just a prescription for 800mg motrin to help ease the pain. | I have been taking this for 5 days on my sixth day I took a half of 1000mg and said thats it, we will see how teh symptoms change if any... | M | 27 | 5 days | 7/11/2005 | 1 | Strep throat | Bizzare coating of white on my tongue. My tongue still does not feel right. Strong hallucinating dreams. Peeling of skin on my hands that I have never had before. | I would suggest most people take this as a last resort only!! | F | 35 | 5 days | 4/16/2007 | 1 | jaw infection | Unbelievably negative side effects ... I realize that everyone reacts differently to medication - I am not a hypocondriac nor am I interested in a law suit. I simply want the infection in my mouth to go away. Terrible medication and I have only been taking it for 5 days - 2-500 mg ever 12 hours. Nervousness/paranoia, major headaches, ANXIETY, nausea, sore hip joints, sore back, trouble swallowing, insomnia, no appetite, feeling spaced out, light headedness, tighness in achilles tendons ... | Have stopped taking these meds this a.m and hope to see the doctor to have something safer prescribed. the past few days have been a living hell ... I just can't believe that my doctor has prescribed me this drug - THE SIDE EFFECTS ARE JUST TERRIBLE ... won't ever take this drug again ... | F | 44 | 5 days | 12/12/2006 | 1 | Sinus infection | Total flu like symptoms, achy, depressed, NOT SLEEPING> I thought I was losing my mind last night. Could not sleep for anything. Then after lying awake I started having panic attacks, feeling like something HORRIBLE was about to happen. Had in my mind my grandson was about to be involved in some horrible accident on way home from work at 4:00am. When I finally fell asleep at 5:00am only slept for maybe an hour. That hour was filled with terrible thoughts and nightmares. I never suspected an antibiotic could cause these problems. Suppose to take it for 4 more days, I don't think I can. Cannot have another night like last night. I have ruptured discs in my neck and back and was convinced my spinal cord was being pinched off from that and that was what was causing the symptoms. I know that sounds crazy, but I didn't know what to think. | Symptoms started immediately after starting Cipro.I'm so thankful I found this website. I would never have associated my symtoms with an antibiotic that was suppose to be making me feel better from my sinus infection. I feel better just knowing the reason for my symptoms and that I'm not losing my mind. THANK YOU!!! | F | 59 | 5 days | 10/15/2008 | 1 | possible prostatitis | Severe muscle, joint, and even skin pain (even hurts to be touched at times). Pain occurs in many different areas of my body. Most severe in my lower back, thighs, buttocks, and sometimes in my thighs. Also get headaches, tingling, itching and burning sensations. Sometimes I break out in a sweat. The pain is so bad at times that despite pain medication, I can't sleep. | I've seen my Family Practice Doc, then a Rheumatologist, Infectous Disease Doc., Chinese Medicine Doctor, Homeopathic MD and I'm scheduled to see a Chiropractor and Pain MD. Hot mineral baths help, sometimes light massage helps and pain medicines. | M | 48 | 5 days | 11/28/2004 | 1 | Diarrhea | 2nd pill blurred vision, closed my eyes and felt like I was rocking in a chair. Extreme fatigue, Extreme short term memory loss. I have no energy to do anything, I am easily distracted and feel mind clogged. I took a total of 10 pills and stopped. It was prescribed for 10 days. I have been off of it for 3 days and still feel "STUPID". The doctor guessed that it would cure bacteria that was causing Diarrhea, did not cure. All tests for bacteria were negative. I had taken Cipro XR twice perviously and don't recall any side effects, but ciprofloaxin certainly has caused some! | I can't believe with all of us out there complaining and describing the side effects that it hasn't been taken off the shelf. I also can't believe some attorney hasn't filed a lawsuit on behalf of someone! Never take it again!!! | M | 37 | 5 days | 10/7/2008 | 1 | UTI & Kidney Infection | Intense abdominal and lower back pain, dizziness, confusion, depression and suicidal thoughts, headaches, drowsy yet having difficulty falling asleep. Nausea after eating and upon waking up. Stiff/weak joints. | I was pretty sure that I had a UTI before arriving through the hospital after searching the internet about what could be wrong. I also had pretty harsh pain in my abdomen. After urine and blood samples and a long wait in the ER, the doctor diagnosed me with a UTI and kidney infection and prescribed me the Cipro. About an hour or so after the first dose I felt nausea. I was dry heaving although I had eaten. I figured I just hadn't eaten enough so I had another snack but the nausea never subsided. It's still day 5 and it hasn't. I jut figured that some antibiotics do this and that would be the worst of it. Wrong! I'm on day 5. For the past 4 days I have had constant abdominal and lower back pain. I find it difficult getting in and out of bed and standing up because my legs feel weak and stiff. The worst was yesterday afternoon. I was confused, slightly delirious, and VERY upset. I was depressed and feeling like I should just give up and stay sick because my pain is almost unbearable. This is ridiculous. I have been taking this medication for less than a week, so I can't imaging what it would be like if I kept swallowing these poison pills for another 5 days. I regret not finding this website before I began Cipro. Needless to say, the rest will be flushed and I am going to try a natural approach in curing my infection. | F | 21 | 5 days 500 mg 1X day | 7/30/2010 | 1 | INFECTION | JOINT PAIN TENDON PAIN HEART ATTACK WITHIN 25 DAYS | POISON | M | 65 | 5 days 1X day | 7/26/2010 | 1 | Stomach Infection | I would absolutely not recommend this drug to anyone. My original doctor gave it to me for a UTI, but I experienced blurry vision and asked for something else. Then I ended up in the hospital with severe abdominal pain and was told I had a stomach infection and needed to be treated with Cipro and Flagyl. Well.....aside from the fact that taking it felt 'nuclear' (strange sensation up my throat and nose), also caused nervousness and my heart to race along with diarrhea. Well....5 days into it (today!) I woke up with severe tremors and my body felt heavy and I was confused. I went back to the hospital that prescribed it and the doc said it HAD TO BE THE CIPRO. | CIPRO is horrible and nasty. I would never ever EVER take this drug again! | F | 40 | 5 days 500mg 2X day | 7/28/2010 | 1 | Urinary tract infection | My father committed suicide after taking his last doses of Cipro. I will never know for sure but I will always wonder if the Cipro had a role in it. It does state suicidal thoughts or actions in the possible side effects section about the drug. | Please take it with caution and get help if you have suicidal thoughts. | F | 44 | 5 days 250 MG 2X day | 7/31/2010 | 1 | uti | extreme tendinitis, can barely walk. loss of balance. intestines feel like acid has run through the system. bloating, gas and constant diarrhea. dizziness. have been off cipro for 3 months. problems persist. | i was strong and healthy, very active before taking cipro. I was practicing yoga 2 or 3 x/wk. was strong, flexible and had great balance. now cannot assume most poses and lack balance. | F | 68 | 5 days 30mg 2X day | 7/11/2010 | 1 | UTI | Depression, anxiety | You must REALLY BECAREFUL when taking this drug about 3 days into it I started feeling different not sleeping or eating, I started to have really bad thoughts I felt like I was going crazy. I went to seen a Psychiatrist and they informed me CIPRO does cause a side affect that can cause depression. I was left with Major Depression and had to start taking anti depressants. Please be careful if your feel worried about taking this med let your doctor know. There’s other meds out there. | F | 26 | 5 days 500MG 2X day | 6/23/2010 | 1 | UTI | Extreme body pain, tight muscles, restlessness at night. Interestingly, it was only on this go-around with Cipro that I was able to confirm what has been going on in my life for the last 2 years...since the last time I took Cipro!!! After being healthy, pain-free, and active for 60 yrs, I suddenly had horrible flu-like body pain, especially my knees and feet. Have not be able to comfortably wear most shoes (I used to wear heals almost every day and LOVED shoes) and on some days, walking is almost unbearable. I developed intense itching all over and have had to take a daily antihistamine ever since. I work full-time so the impact on my life has been tremendous. As I previously mentioned, only until these symptoms were exacerbated with this round of Cipro did I "connect the dots"!!! I checked my records and sure-enough, Cipro is when this all began!! I have clear recollection of a conversation with my Dr two years ago about how I was feeling and he TOTALLY laughed and sco | Cipro took care of the UTI but at what "cost"?... the side-effects are life-altering. | F | 62 | 5 days 250mg 2X day | 8/26/2010 | 1 | UTI | Horrible stomach cramping, nausea. | It's been over 2 weeks now and I am still experiencing the bad gastrointestinal side effects. I will never take this drug again. | F | 59 | 5 days 500mg 2X day | 9/26/2010 | 1 | bronchitis | Paint travels from left neck, right shoulder and recently left, wrists (incapacitationg hands)and left ankle. Pain cannot be controlled with two hydrochodone 750, every four hours.....only the edge of pain is releived enough to keep from going to hospital. | I was dancing four nights a week, playing cards three to four times a week and keeping a spotless home. I am bed ridden except when hydrochone is taken. Must start Navigator with a pair of pliers, cannot lift most pillows, difficulty trying to wipe in bathroom, pain is worse than child birth, vision changes, foggy thinking and pain changes places to hurt....involving two to three places at a time. This has ruined my life. | F | 70 | 5 days 500 1X day | 11/4/2010 | 1 | UTI | Insomnia, stomach pain, worst of all joint and muscle pain in hips, knees, shins, ankles, forearms and wrists - | I was a very active person - love to hike in the mountains, spend time with very young grandchildren, cook, bake, entertain friends, play piano, sing in a chorus, garden, etc. - Now have restricted movement of legs and hands - have great difficulty going up and down stairs - I'm totally disgusted that no one at the clinic or pharmacy warned me about taking Cipro - This should definitely be taken off the market. I'm wondering how long the tendinitis will last - Very depressing to have a normal active lifestyle altered in this manner. I was switched to Macrobid after having so much trouble with the Cipro - I'm wondering why I wasn't given Macrobid in the first place, since the warnings clearly indicate a problem especially for those over 60. I'm now suspicious of all prescription medicine, and thoroughly disgusted with the FDA for allowing Cipro to remain on the market. | F | 62 | 5 days 500 2X day | 10/14/2010 |