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Cipro Side Effects

Cipro, an antibiotic used to treat various types of bacterial infections, has Ciprobeen linked to several adverse side effects which range from mild to life-threatening. In fact, studies show that about 9% of Cipro patients experience side effects. According to health professionals, the likelihood of experiencing side effects increases the longer Cipro is taken. Although it is hard to predict which Cipro patients will experience side effects, those at greatest risk of suffering Cipro side effects include:

  • runners, weight-lifters, or any athletes or workers who put a lot of pressure and strain on their joints
  • tea and coffee drinkers
  • small children
  • expectant mothers
  • the elderly or anyone with a weak immune system
  • heavy alcohol drinkers or those with a history of liver problems
  • diabetics

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Mild Cipro Side Effects
Most Cipro side effects are mild and relate to either metabolic-nutritional problems or the central nervous system. Some of the less-serious side effects that Cipro may cause include:

  • nausea or vomiting
  • dizziness or drowsiness
  • blurred vision
  • sleep problems (insomnia)
  • joint stiffness or muscle pain
  • increased skin sensitivity to sunlight

Serious Cipro Side Effects
Cipro has been linked to various serious side effects, some of which may be life threatening. For example, Toxic Epidermal Necrosis (TEN), a potentially fatal skin condition, is a possible side effect of Cipro. The hallmark of this gruesome and painful side effect is epidermal detachment, which is when the infected patient’s skin starts to literally fall off in large sheets. Another serious side effect of Cipro is tendon rupture, an extremely painful side effect that requires surgery and months of rehabilitation. Other serious Cipro side effects may include:

  • seizure (black-out or convulsions)
  • confusion or hallucinations
  • depression
  • sudden pain or swelling near your joints (especially in your arm or ankle)
  • diarrhea that is watery or bloody
  • urinating more or less than usual
  • numbness, tingling, or unusual pain anywhere in your body
  • chest pain, pounding or fast heartbeats

If you or a loved one took Cipro and experienced serious side effects, such as TEN or tendon rupture, contact us today to learn more about your legal rights and options.
 

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Other Names:

Ciprofloxacin

Date Approved:
1987

Manufacturer:
Bayer 

Status:
Black Box Warning

Approved Uses:
Bacterial Infections
Urinary Tract Infections
Anthrax

Off-Label Uses:
Bacterial infections in children under 18

Serious Side Effects:
Toxic Epidermal Necrosis (TEN)
Tendon Rupture
Tendonitis
Seizures
Hallucinations
Depression

Common Misspellings:
Sipro
Cippro
Ciproe