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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 2  Kidney infection/UTI Extreme fatigue, dizzy, lightheaded, feeling of being somewhat off balance, feeling like ears are stopped up, nausea, weird dreams, not sleeping well, joint/muscle aches. I have taken this drug before and not had any problems. My symptoms I was having relating to the kidney infection seem to be better, but this time around the extreme tiredness is just awful. Today is the 7th day I have been taking 500 mg. every 12 hrs. and I am now having other symptoms which are worse than before I went to the Dr. I started worrying about it after really pushing myself yesterday to get through the days work and then this morning, I went back to bed after feeling totally wiped out after being up only a couple of hours. Also, having weird dreams and just feel blah and "weird". This had me thinking maybe I was misdiagnosed and had something else going on, then I decided to research the side effects a little further. I found this site and from reading the other posts on here, it seems I am having pretty much the same type of symptoms as others have stated. So this time around, the Cipro seems to work as far as clearing up the infection but the side effects from this med are worse than the symptoms I was having from the infection. Assuming it is in fact side effects from the med that is causing all this for me. I will call my doctor and see what she says. F 46 7 days
11/24/2009
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 1  Prostatits Autoimmune vascular neuropathy. Tendon destruction. It's been at least a year since I've last taken Cipro. Like the product insert says, severe, irreversible neuropathy is among the possible side effects. Just imagine burning, temperature-induced pain in all of your extremities. The research I've read on Fluoroquinolone toxicity, describes an autoimmune, Raynaud's-like, vascular condition that chokes off blood to peripheral nerves-- hence irreversible nerve damage and occasionally, severe pain. Damage to tendons may follow a similar pathogenesis. My self-experimentation with vasodilatory substances, including Niacin (flushing type), Ginkgo, and topical Rogaine, have effectively brought this disease-- yes, this is a disease despite what doctors may imply-- to tolerable levels. It is still extremely inconvenient, however, as it is not my only underlying health condition! The lack of post-market research into fluoroquinolone side effects means that there is little your doctor can do to recognize or treat this condition. Steroids have been proposed as a treatment to many-- but with existing tendon damage this is kind of a bad idea. For the legal sake of this excellent website, I am not a doctor, and these statements have not been evaluated by any governmental medical body. M 31 3 days
11/24/2009
 1  uti severe headaches and back pain a week or 2 after taking cipro. VERY severe and PAINFUL backaches and crippling joint pain began a MONTH AFTER taking cipro! i'm allergic to sulpha and macrodantin, so this was recommended instead. DON'T TAKE THIS MEDICATION!!! F 40 8 days
11/24/2009
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 1  Bacterial Infection- food poisoning Wake up with headaches in the morning, lack of energy & stamina decreased libido, tingling hands, diarrhea on top of diarrhea, gas Began taking the medication to help clear up suspected bacterial infection from bad food. No energy, lethargic and I am someone who works out 90 minutes a day 5 days a week - has been a struggle to go and work-out for 30 minutes. Worse part is my libido has been affected - bit of impotence and this was never an issue in my life, anxiety makes it worse now. If there is an alternative use it. Began taking probiotics to help restore my system and frankly this has been a nightmare! If anyone can relate to the libido issue please let me know! M 43 15 days
11/23/2009
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 1  diverticulitis nausea (WORSE than caused by the infection),unquenchable thirst,no energy, flat affect, ear pain, loss of balance, chemical taste in mouth...just after 10 doses of 500mg Have used Levaquin in the past to treat this infection WITHOUT these side effects. F 58 5 days
11/21/2009
 1  Urinary Tract Infection Deep, unrelentless ache in leg tendons from heel to thigh that cannot be alleviated by anything. It disappeared for several months but has returned. I am extremely tired during an episode and wakeful during the night F 68 12 days
11/21/2009
 3  UTI OMG. the first round nothing then i got another UTI within a month and i started really feeling awful. Nasea, light headedness, super thirsty but not relieved by drinking water. So tired and just a weird "out of it feeling", shakiness and finally metallic taste in mouth. I decided to stop taking it completely and detox. I also feel like i have dead energy meaning flat feeling. hard to describe but not good. F 40 7 days
11/20/2009
 1  Kidney infection from large stone To the person who posted on 11/18/2009. I am happy you did not have any side effects from Cipro. You are a very lucky person and should really count your blessings. My life has been a living hell from this drug. I took it for a kidney infection in 9/08 it worked great for me. My infection returned again in 10/08 so my doctor prescriped it again and thats when my nightmare began. It has been over a year and things are better but I have nerve damage in my shoulder and in constant pain. My ears ring all day long. I only sleep 3 hours a night. Why would all the people posting make this up. I have nothing to gain from this because I can't do anything about it legally because it has a black box warning on it. So Bayer is protected and I am not. Taking this drug is like playing Russian Roulette. F 49 7 days
11/19/2009
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 1  Bacterial infection Numbness, dizziness, blurry vision sensitivity to light, rash Do not take it, it's not safe. F 46 7 days
11/19/2009
 4  UTI I'm on day 3. 2 hours after taking the first dose I noticed a big difference. 24 hours later the burning sensation when urinating was almost completely gone and the urge to urinate all the time was significantly better. The only side effects I've noticed are: dry mouth, being tired throughout the day and wanting to go to bed by 7pm, and minor cramps (take with food). Regardless of these side effects, I'd certainly use Cipro again if needed and recommend it to others. I read this site the first night I began the medicine and freaked out and called my OB/GYN (I had gotten the Cipro from a Urgent Care). I asked my doctor about the side effects and what they normally recommend, and they said they use Cipro all the time and that they've never heard of any of the side effects mentioned on this site (not to say those who posted them are making things up). Anyway, I haven't had any negative side effects, and would recommend it as a med that knocks out a UTI quickly. F 26 3 days
11/18/2009
 1  UTI Hell. I second the comment about the FDA. CIRPO does destroy lives and it happens way more often then people think. PLEASE REPORT IT TO THE FDA. You can also do it online at medwatch https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/medwatch/medwatch-online.htm. JUST DO IT. I know 4 people including myself who have had their lives seriously altered bu this drug. They claim it is rare - no way! M 43 3 days
11/15/2009
 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
 1  Mistake CIPRO DESTROYS LIVES! If you or someone you love has had DEBILITATING side effects while taking Cipro or months AFTER taking Cipro, please do the world a favor and report it to the FDA: 1-800-FDA-1088. This poisonous drug must be stopped before it ruins one more life. WE MUST STAND UP TO THESE DRUG COMPANIES AND THE FDA AND LET THEM KNOW IT'S NOT OKAY TO CRIPPLE US! These are serious poisons and are being given out like Halloween candy...it's the most unconscionable thing ever. There are literally THOUSANDS of victims out there of all ages (floxy's) who were perfectly healthy, active individuals before they took Cipro. Now they form internet groups trying to console one another and figure out WTF has been done to their bodies and lives. DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT, PEOPLE! Report your horror stories to the FDA, eventually they can no longer turn a deaf ear to the havoc this drug is causing. This poison must be pulled off the market before it floxes one more unsuspecting individual, and it's long overdue for Bayer to have its ASS SUED OFF. I'll be there in a wheelchair if I must! I'm madder than a wet hornet and I'm ready to fight! It's time to take ACTION, people. 800-FDA-1088 M 30 5 days
11/14/2009
 1  uti muscle and tendon problems for 8 months and counting M 29 5 days
11/14/2009
 1  Sore throat The worst back pain ever, shortness of breath and just genuinly felt like I was slowly dying. I am so so scared and just cant stop crying reading these reviews. It's awful. Really really awful. F 26 2 days
11/13/2009
 1  Epididymitus orchitus See sumission 5/11/09 I have now had blood test results and they show white blood cell and liver function abnormality...now awaiting appointment with specialist.Has anyone else had abnormal blood test result after taking Cipro...Worried sick now M 48 14 days
11/11/2009
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 1  post surgery infection HORRID EVIL DRUG! Prickly, burning cell popping sensations, brain zaps, joint pains, sick flu feeling, head fullness, cognitive and memory problems, anxiety, insomnia, dry eyes, thirst, inner sensations of trembling.....etc. health.groups.yahoo.com/group/fqtoxicity/ GO HERE FOR HELP AND INFO! F 51 7 days
11/11/2009
 3  uti back pain. am also taking pills for acid reflux. not given indication not to take them. read all these comments. really worried. will report back after a 10 hour flight i have to take this afternoon. F 63 4 days
11/10/2009
 1  UTI Tinnitus(ear-ringing),Hyperacusis,Insomnia,Tendon & muscle pain,feelings of death & doom,hallucinations,it goes on & on & on..... Its been over 2 years since I took the evil poison Cipro , feel free to contact me if you need direction & help explaining whats going on , its the nightmare that keeps continuing..... M 47 10 days
11/9/2009
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 3  kidney infection too sick to separate from illness cleard infection in 24 hours F 51 10 days
11/8/2009

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