CIPRO Reviews (CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE)

Average Rating: 1.6 (2014 Ratings)

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 FLUOROQUINOLONES

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CIPRO  (CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE):  This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.   FDA Approval Date: 1987-10-22 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 1  was given in IV pre-op burning while being given through IV and body wide issues after causing nerve damage,tendon pain and tears,muscle pain and wasting,nearly every reaction listed to this drug I am still suffering with over 3 years later.this drug should only be used as last resort not first choice cipro and all other fluoroquinolones are a last option antibiotic,not for just incase or for minor infections as they are so often used.there are black box warnings and new changes to labeling.learn what fluoroquinolone toxicity syndrome is before becoming the next victim,know that these adverse reactions are far from rare and can happen to any one,many times causing permenant issues and death.once they reach your threashold,whether first dose or multiple times there is no turning back once they get ahold of you and no treatment to reverse the issues they cause. F 56 1 days
1X day
5/22/2016
 1  Sinus infection Never take this drug! In just one dose, I felt I aged 30 years. Joints and muscles hurt, ribcage hurt and back as well. Hard to walk and achiles got quite tender. Hoping you get better each day. It's been a week and I still feel symptoms. The drug should be banned!!! F 32 1 days
500 mg
4/17/2017
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 1  uti infection flu like systems - legs hurt to walk - itching I had taken this a yr ago for uti infection with no ill effects. This time it was horrible with a 250mg tablet. I changed to Amox-clav 500mg. I will never take cipro again. My Dr. only gave it to me because I requested it. 1 days
250mg 1X day
5/4/2017
 1  UTI I only took one dose (500mg) and began experiencing the side effects. I cannot concentrate. I have brain fog. After reading the reviews I am stopping the medicine completely. I didn't even have a major infection. The doctor simply prescribed Cipro for a precautionary step. At this point I could only hope that the damage won't be permanent. I used Cipro in the last (2 times at least). Once it made me shaking. I thought Cipro was helping me to fight the bacteria, but probably my body was fighting against Cipro. AVOID this drug at all costs. I curse all the responsible entities (from doctors to the Bayer to FDA). M 33 1 days
500 1X day
12/5/2016
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 1  Urethritis Severe muscle, joint and tendon pain. Difficulty walking at times, had to quit my job as a bartender because my legs are not able for it anymore. Peripheral neuropathy, muscle twitching, all over body pain, cracking joints with every little movement, the list goes on. Do not ever take this drug, it is pure poison! I normally research medications but never did this time, worst mistake of my life. I only took one pill and it has destroyed my quality of life. I can't work now, can't exercise or do anything strenuous. It's 12 weeks since I took that pill and things are only getting worse, I really don't think I'll ever be the same again after taking this stuff. A strong, healthy, active 32 year old and one pill is all it takes to ruin your life. Avoid at all costs!!! M 32 1 days
500mg
2/9/2017
 1  Sore Throat One 250mg Ciprofloxacin tablet in the morning and at 7pm the same day left calf started swelling and hardening. Threw away the remaining tablets. Diagnosed as DVT by Emergency Room physician using ultrasound the same night. Hospitalised for 2 nights. I have never travelled on any long journey for 6 months prior to this or even had any injury to the left calf ever. Luckily I made a full recovery as I acted after just after taking one tablet. A completely incompetent Singapore doctor prescribed Ciprofloxacin for a sore throat. Since when has Ciprofloxacin become the first line antibiotic for the treatment of a sore throat? So far I haven't seen any signs of tendinitis, hopefully it will remain that way. Has anyone had blood clots develop after taking Ciprofloxacin? M 46 1 days
10/7/2009
 1  eczema on hands HORRID. Living Hell from the reaction. Entire body rash, swollen legs, couldn't walk, Body Chills. Close to 30 days of HELL. Still have after effects..going on 8 weeks. Quake Dermotologist ... After researching this horrid antibiotic, there was NO reason he should have prescribed it. He didn't even take any tests. NEVER TAKE THIS DRUG. ALWAYS QUESTION YOUR DOCTOR. MOST DON'T GIVE A HOOT ABOUT YOU..THERE IS NO RECOURSE IF YOU ARE PERMANENTLY AFFECTED BY THIS DRUG. F 50 1 days
9/22/2009
 1  Possible UTI/Kidney Infection About 4 hours after the 2nd dose, I experienced numbness and ache in my right leg and right wrist. I called the Doctor, who didn't seem too concerned, but told me I should stop taking Cipro as it sounded like I had a reaction to it. I stopped the Cipro, haven't taken any more for three days - but I'm still achy, have intermittent tingling in limbs/extremities, and just feel unwell overall. It seems to be getting worse in fact. I feel unsteady when I walk. Doctor said it could take 5 days or so for the Cipro to clear my system, and until that time, my symptoms will probably be with me. If my symptoms aren't better in 2 more days, I'm going back to the Doctor or maybe hospital. After reading all the horrific experiences other people have had, I'm now pretty scared. I'm sure that's not helping my symptoms either - it's all I can focus on and my anxiety is through the roof. I can only hope I'll start to feel better as time goes along. I've taken other antibiotics before, but I've never fel There are many effective antibiotics out there. Please only take Cipro is there is absolutely no other alternative. M 32 1 days
8/29/2009
 1  ear infection inability to sleep, sweating, racing heartbeat, dizziness, sick to my stomach, shaking, sore limbs, dry mouth. I was given JUST ONE after going to the ER for an ear infection i have been fighting off and on for 3 weeks. i had a zpack previous, which worked, but it came back. After I took the one cipro at the hospital I was advised when i talked to my boyfriend that this drug is very bad with horrible side effects and even used to treat people with anthrax and to not fill the script. I waited the night out to see, and it was the worst experience i've ever had with any medication. i have cystic fibrosis and I take a lot of medication, but nothing has ever made me feel as awful as this did. the first thing i did this morning was call my doctor to get something better called in. F 25 1 days
9/13/2009
 1  UTI I have numbing in my right arm loss of use of it as well. i took 2 doses ....called the doc he stopped it right away. I had never had anything like this before. I am a normal 36 female this drug scared the crap out of me I was think stroke. Dont take this drug after ready the FDA warnings its true the benefits dont come close to the risks I have now for a week had to deal with using my left hand not my right just want to be back yo normal now!!!!!!!!! F 36 1 days
7/13/2009
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 1  kidney infection i took it for a day and started to get horrible achilles tendon pain, joint pain, feeling jittery. then developed a horrible red rash all over my body. AFTER ONE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! i was then given septra. which i thought would be better, but i read it's pretty much almost the same thing? and i heard that's no good either and has tons of side effects as well! i'm really scared! i'm nursing my achilles tendon. I CAN BARELY BEND MY ANKLE! AFTER ONE DAY!! (i'm only 24) F 24 1 days
6/22/2009
 1  UTI / Kindney Infection Numb, tingly, sore muscles, Uncontrollable shaking at night, Paranoia of dying, sever anxiety Not for everyone. I have been off this medicine for a week already and the side effects haven't gone away. I fear that this is permanent damage done to my body and I'm only 19 !! I'm going to go to the doctor next week and get checked up. But until then I continue to feel like I have completely messed up my body from taking this medicine. F 19 1 days
7/7/2009
 1   I posted several months ago and reported severe achilles tendon pain after only 2 doses. I still have achilles tendonitis 3 months from taking those 2 pills. Based on what I've read I have a great fear this will never go away. To the two posts below who had no problem with this drug, count yourself as lucky. (I hope you do not have an interest in the pharmaceutical industry.) I have to believe this drug has negative side effects for far more then the 1 in 400,000 claimed by Bayer. With the help of sites like this, word will spread and users will begin to know their inexplicable problems are the result of this drug. Had I not read the pharmacy warnings I never would have considered my heel problem was due to 2 pills I had taken that day and not some unknown physical action I had taken that day. The medical community needs to get off its high horse, wake up, and prescribe this drug only as a last resort. I miss being able to walk normally or run at all. Do not take this drug. M 50 1 days
7/25/2009
 1  Prostitas Two weeks ago I only took 1 500mg pill and a hour later I had pain in both achilles tendons. I stopped taking the drug. In the following days I experienced tendon pain in my neck, shoulders, knees, wrists, and heels. My achilles tendon on my right leg produced bruising. I applied ice massage to my sore joints for the next week. I also experienced some mild dry eyes. After two weeks I am feeling better but still deal with mild tendon soreness. I am athletic but will not run again for probaly 6 months with the fear of a tendon rupture. There is no way to get this crap out of your system. I feel bad for the severe cases of "floxed" victims out there. Most people do not believe you and say "its old age". I beg to differ. The drug companies don't care. I would try natural remedies or a different antibiotic. M 46 1 days
7/27/2009
 1  UTI Do Not Take This Drug!! Within only 2-3 hours after taking it, I developed severe tendonitis and my doctor took me off of it immediately. The pharmacist told me the drug is about to be recalled because of this. Ask for something else!!! Do not take it! This is pure poison! There are far better drugs for treating UTI's than this awful thing. You are far better off with the infection than using this drug. Avoid it avoid it! M 44 1 days
12/3/2009
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 1  UTI Intitial- Heart palpatations, chest pain, painful burning, felt like my skin was being ripped off, panic attacks, insomnia, bad dreams, joint pain, body pain, swollen eye, bad abdominal pains, gall bladder and appendix pain, diarehea, ringing in ears, head pressure, felt like I was going to puke if I was in sun, Turned into- traveling burning sensations, cold sensitivity, headaches, could hardly walk, everything hurt, eye kept swelling, ab pains, pain, pain, pain. Three months later- horrible body pains, diagnosed with rotator cuff tendonitis, achilles tendonitis, planter fasciitis. have tendonitis in thighs, arms, painful burning in skin, food sensitivities, bouts of insomnia, feels like I can't get blood to my arms and feet, finger tips hurt, headaches, weird rash. Do NOT take this. I can barely walk some days. I am in pain and cry all the time because of the pain. www.fqresearch.org/ medicationsense.com/fluoroquinolone.html I had reoccuring UTI's and took this drug several times in two years. this last time, I took one and was severely poisoned. I was an otherwise active and healthy professional women. I ran 2 miles and did yoga almost everyday. This has been the most frightening experience of my life. Do NOT take this. Eat organic. It is also given to farm animals despite regulation. Take D-mannose, Cranberry Supplements for UTIs. Go to naturopath instead. Do not poison yourself. F 35 1 days
12/12/2009
 1  Infection Within 15-30 minutes of taking the first dose the palms of my hands and feet began itching terrible. Then I began coughing because of the hoarseness and breathing issues in my throat. Broke out in hives everywhere except my face. It is horrible!! F 38 1 days
10/13/2009
 1  prostatitis Took one pill in July -Joints are still sore. Here is some feedback on the side effects of Cipro. My joints continue to improve though my dosage was smaller then others I read about.I always stayed on my feet with very mild walking. Also walk down stairs backwards so it doesn't stretch the achilles tendon out. I have made bone broth which gives your body protein to rebuild tendons. Ice massage works well too. Stay away from aspirin and Ibuprofin as they restrict blood flow to the joints. Brocchli is a natural anti-inflammatory. I also stretch to keep things limber. Any questions please e-mail me. M 46 1 days
11/6/2009
 1  Uti I was afraid to take it because of all the side effects that it has, and all the comments that I had read about it. I started taking it after all and the second dose I took, I started feeling so much pain in my legs! I should've follow my instinct not to take it! I hope nothing else happens to me :( F 35 1 days
500mg
3/22/2013
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 1  urinary tract infection Anaphylactic shock. Began after 1st dose at home with flushing on face and neck, then nausea, anxiety, extreme body shaking, heart racing, and finally, difficulty breathing. At walk-in clinic, doctor treated me and kept returning to check over 3-4 hours. Breathing okay after treatment, other symptoms continued. Prescribed Cipro multiple times over the years. No discussion of potential harm. Doctor at walk-in clinic kept saying, I can't believe it, i.e. couldn't believe Cipro would cause this reaction. She gave me prescription for another antibiotic; took next day and symptoms began again. Haven't taken an antibiotic since. Found a naturopathic physician (now my primary caregiver) and another effective way to treat UTI without drugs. That was 5 years ago. Rarely experience any problems now. F 67 1 days
prescribed 2X day
9/25/2013

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