CIPRO Reviews (CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE)

Average Rating: 1.6 (2014 Ratings)

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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  uti too many to mention, nausea made me lose forty pounds in four weeks! anxiety attacks make you feel like the world is ending, severe insomnia for two weeks (lost normal ability to sleep since then, 8 months ago) chronic fatigue ( you will feel like a truck ran over you) you will never be able to eat normal food again (antibitotics in meat and poultry) THE LIST JUST GOES ON AND ON, nightmares when you do sleep, DOCTORS wonīt beleive you and they may add to the injury by prescribing other drugs for the side effects which will worsen your condition possibly leaving you in a wheelchair for life, This drug is genocide, the people who say they donīt have side effects is because the side effects come weeks or even months after you finish the drug, you will never be the same again, you risk losing your job, family, mind, everything, do you want to take that risk? look for an alternative, one pill is all it takes and you will never be the same again! this is not a drug, it is hell in a pill! M 48 7 days
500mg 2X day
11/3/2010
 5  Chronic UTI's and Kidney infections I will have to say that cipro is a life saver!!! I have suffered from chronic uti's and kidney infections for the past 7 months and have been put on cipro 5 times for these nasty infections. I have been on numerous antibiotics including septra, bactrim, macrobid, etc for my chronic uti's and nothing has helped me more then cipro. I will admit you will get a range of nasty side effects including panic attacks, anxiety, insomnia, headaches, heart palpitations, indigestion, heartburn, yeast infections, body aches and pains etc but to me it was worth the side effects. You just have to get through the first 4 days and then the side effects subside. It's up to you thought whether you want to go through them or not, I did and so happy i didn't give up. M 28 14 days
500 mg 2X day
11/2/2010
 1  diverticulitis After taking cipro for three days I felt a stabbing pain in my right knee.I have been unable to walk since then without severe pain.It has been seven months now and I am no better.This medication has ruined my life.My husband says he sees severe depression since this treatment. This medication should be taken off the market. F 68 3 days
500 2X day
11/2/2010
 5  UTI No side effects at all. I can take this, but not levaquin. F 35 10 days
2X day
11/1/2010
 1  persistent, undiagnosed diarrhea hands began itching within a few hours of taking the first dose. After the second dose developed hives which lasted about 1 week. Itching was severe and I had to wear gloves in bed to keep from scratching. Dark areas on the skin persisted for another 1-2 weeks. I've had "NO CIPRO" put on my medical charts with every one of my physicians and dentist. I will never take this drug again and understand the reaction could be worse next time if I do. F 66 1 days
500 mg 2X day
10/31/2010
 1  Antibiotic-induced colitis Immediately after taking first and only pill small red bumps appeared on chest, over next month both arms were covered with clusters of spontaneous bruises; next year found platelet count was dropping and they were over-sized. Intravenous immunoglobulin had no effect, even temporarily; spleen found normal on ultra-sound. Last tested in mid-2009, platelet count was 11k. Recently suffered severe petechiae on both legs, and continue to have swollen rashes behind both calves, and pain where muscles attach to Achilles tendon; red skin is irritated, feeling like a bad sunburn. Cipro attacks the gyrase protein to interfere with replication of bacterial DNA. Mediation of adverse effects has been found through increasing the ratio of ADP (stored in platelets) to ATP, by up-regulating cyclic AMP: this is done through the ligand of Gs-coupled GPCR - with the 5-HT receptor, the natural ligand is serotonin, an important component of platelets. This could explain why platelet counts have been reported to increase with consumption of papaya and a gluten-free diet, both of which increase the serotonin level, which can also be supplemented with L-tryptophan and 5-HTP. Started on this unpleasant and restrictive diet recently, and have observed some improvement with the lower legs, though I was apparently close to being crippled by the steady, relentless attack of this extremely unsafe drug, beyond its having induced the life-threatening macrothrombocytopenia (typically an hereditary condition that has never been diagnosed in my family). M 50 1 days
500MG 2X day
10/30/2010
 3  diverticulitis After taking Cipro for 7 days, developed horrible red, raised ITCHY rash over most of my body. Druggist and doctor both told me to stop Cipro immediately and take Benadryl for rash symptoms Three days after stopping CIPRO, red raised bumps keep reappearing all over my torso and itching only relieved with Benadryl (makes me sleepy) and hydrocortisone Itching almost unbearable at times. F 60 7 days
500 mg 2X day
10/29/2010
 1  diarrhea and vomiting Immediately my diarrhea and vomiting went away, but myself and my stomach weren't feeling any better. All the way until about 10 days after I was on the drug did my stomach finally start to feel better. The big thing was this long term effect that I've had since I was on the drug... Insomnia. I've never had sleeping problems before I took Cipro for this length. I had used Cipro before, but only 1-2 pills. I could not sleep and was always tired during the day. I went to GNC and became tolerant to all their sleep aids within a month or so. Went to a sleep specialist and became tolerant to all the drugs he gave me rather quickly. I was even drinking myself to sleep, awful. Apparently, the best place in the country for this type of disorder is Hopkins and I have been with them once a week for two months. Although I have improved from 3 months ago, I want to get to sleep! Here it is almost a year later and over $1,000 later, I still have terrible insomnia. M 25 10 days
500mg 3X day
10/27/2010
 5  UTI None. I've had 5 incredibly severe and very quickly progressing UTIs over my life (first symptoms at 5pm, bleeding from urethra at 10pm)and was prescribed Cipro in the emergency room and in the doctor's office. It always worked SO wonderfully and was like a miracle to me. Reading over all the unfortunate side effects makes me sad to hear how other people have fared with it, but I felt like those are the people most likely to write a review. I wanted to give the other side, in that it can be very helpful, with no side effects for certain people. F 35 7 days
1X day
10/25/2010
 2  Suspect prostatitis Quite severe Diarrhoea and flatulence and some slight muscle pains in the legs.After speaking to the Consultant we have decided to stop taking this and perhaps try another antibiotic BUT I will be very careful about what I take. Following a flexible cystoscopy some inflammation was seen as the instrument was drawn out through the prostate so CYPRO was prescribed. It has done absolutely nothing for the frequent urination problem. At first enlarged prostate was suspected but scans proved the prostate was, if anything, smaller than usual for a man of my age. The consultant said 'the last thing you need is an operation' which is why the cystoscopy was done. M 67 17 days
250mg 2X day
10/24/2010
 1  possible diverticulitis Horrible joint pain, especially in both knees and both ankles. Right foot is now totally numb due to a dead ligament killed by cipro. Now I have horrible pains in both of my shoulders and elbows. Completely bedridden now. The doctors are absolutely horrible. Totally dishonest. They tell me it's in my head. The doctor that originally prescribed me this garbage totally denies its a side effect. I keep asking them if it is so safe why don't they take this crap. I thought doctors were upright now I know most are totally morally corrupt. I've tried almost ever supplement known, Ginkgo, Bilberry, NAC, Vitamin C, undenatured collagen - nothing works. Now trying Chlorella but it prob. won't work either. Any ideas? It's been 14 months since I got floxed and its still getting worse. M 54 7 days
500 2X day
10/22/2010
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 1  chronic prostatitis/epididymitus I had ringing in my ears instantly from taking this. After about 10 days my tendon in my left foot made me hobble around for a further 3. I had wierd feelings in my face also. The thing is, I've stopped taking this atrocity yet still have tinnitus after 14 days cypro-free... I have no idea how long this could last for, if it will cease or remain? The body is the best healer. Don't blindly accept consultants/doctors/surgeons ideas like I did. Do the research, get the perscription in a 'just incase' mind set and always seek alternative therapy. My condition lessened from items considered folk remedies or illegitimate according to Western medicine. Remember its all a business to them. In this case the antibiotics did absolutely nothing to help me. Just don't. M 22 14 days
750mg 3X day
10/21/2010
 1  UTI Felt like my chest was tight, heart beating too hard and fluttering. Felt like I was overdosed on caffiene, shaking, trembling, both freezing and overheated. Honestly felt like I was just going to die. Most horrible feeling ever. Muscles/joints started aching and hurting. Stomach was so upset I barely wanted to eat anything. That was after just two days. I never want to take this drug again. Still not back to normal. F 36 7 days
250 2X day
10/19/2010
 1  Kidney Infection/UTI Body aches, tenderness in all muscles, fatigued, itchy face and lips, headaches and extreme neck pain. This was the second time I've been prescribed Cipro, the first was to take with me on a Mission Trip to Brazil (in case we got sick)...well we did and I took it. I've been fatigued ever since, at times so badly I could hardly stand the pain walking up the stairs. I am a very upbeat energetic person (morning person at that) and I've totally lost interest in any activity becaue of the pain. Had to go back to the docs for a UTI/Kidney infection and just finished another dose...I wish I had found this website first. I'm worse now than before and I was just starting to feel better. I never associated all this with the medicine, I just assumed I had picked something up during the Mission Trip. It's very upsetting to think I might suffer another several months of these side effects...as it is my family is suffering along with me because "Mommy is not herself". :o( Praying that God will fix this through some other means. F 39 5 days
? 1X day
10/19/2010
 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
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 5  unconfirmed prostatitis none This was a follow-on from an unsuccessful 5-day trimethoprim course. I felt ~80% better after 1 day on cipro, and over the rest of the course began to feel better than I had for a long time. Various joint aches/pains actually disappeared! After finishing the course I had some bloating/abdominal tenderness, but probably usual for post antibiotics. M 49 10 days
500mg 2X day
10/13/2010
 4  Infection from a surgery After getting 2 abscesses from a hysterectomy. I was on this for 30 days and given 2000mg a day. Yep, It saved my life, but I am having serious problems. I already am a pain patient, from a military injury and this put my pain over the top. I am having stomach problems, ankle, legs, back... PAIN is unreal. I am no longer able to work. I went into septic shock after 7 days and cipro was given to save my life. I was also given another antibiotic along with this... I feel like crap. It has been 2 years and I still am recovering. I don't think I will ever be the same. I hope that we can help get something that is safer. Less side effects. Bless all of you who have had similar problems. F 40 30 days
500 4X day
10/12/2010
 1  UTI Neck pain after initial dose. Nausea, stomach cramps and rash on arms, chest and face after 2 doses. I also experienced anxiousness, and feeling "blue" for a couple of days after stopping med. F 45 2 days
35mg 3X day
10/12/2010
 1  toe infection I didn't have side effects as long as I ate prior to taking the pill. NOW, 6 weeks after taking CIPRO I've been experiencing muscle cramps and popping in my joints. I'm not able to do any strenuous exercise because of my toe issue (still burning pain in my toe) so I know my muscle pain isn't exercise related. It just occurred to me that my pain is likely an extended effect from the CIPRO. I would caution anyone thinking of taking this drug. I would not have taken it had I known then what I know now. F 53 10 days
2X day
10/12/2010
 5  kidney infection I felt a little sleepy after taking a dose...I had very mild dizziness after my 1st dose...but other than that, no side effects. I have taken this medication on 4 different occasions and tolerated it extremely well. F 25 7 days
2X day
10/9/2010

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