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Does Ciprofloxacin Have Withdrawal Effects?
Question: Taking Cipro. Experienced loss of sense of smell, (I've had the drug before with no side effects.) If I stop, will the side effect pass?
Brief Answer:
Not sure it's due to side effects....
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It seems that you been prescribed ciprofloxacin for upper repiratory infection. Now, cipro doesn't usually cause this side effect. Instead I believe this anosmia is secondary to the infection perse and should be brought to your doctor's notice.
I will urge you to see your treating doctor before stopping cipro.
Regards
Not sure it's due to side effects....
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It seems that you been prescribed ciprofloxacin for upper repiratory infection. Now, cipro doesn't usually cause this side effect. Instead I believe this anosmia is secondary to the infection perse and should be brought to your doctor's notice.
I will urge you to see your treating doctor before stopping cipro.
Regards
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