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Is It Safe To Have Ciprofloxacin Despite Of Its Side Effects?
Question: I am 58 year old woman with sever back pain arthritis and chronic pain. I barely get out of be, for 7 years. Recently I have developed severe diarrhea every time I eat anything so I am afraid to eat. I am dizzy and weak.
I went to the doctor who prescribed Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice a day for 10 days . I am terrified to take this drug after reading serious side effects such as nausea, vomiting and tendinitis, weird dreams etc. Pain in joints.
I'm terrified please help me. People wrote In reviews it ruined their life. My life is already ruined I'm in severe pain already. Please please help.
I went to the doctor who prescribed Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice a day for 10 days . I am terrified to take this drug after reading serious side effects such as nausea, vomiting and tendinitis, weird dreams etc. Pain in joints.
I'm terrified please help me. People wrote In reviews it ruined their life. My life is already ruined I'm in severe pain already. Please please help.
Brief Answer:
Almost every drug has side effect; depends upon dose & frequency
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Almost every drug manufactured has an adverse/side effect. Some high potency medicines may cause these effects at low levels while other medicines takes high levels to cause serious side effects. Ciprofloxacin is a very well tolerated drug. At normal levels and frequency it does not cause as such side effects that will effect your daily life.
I would suggest you to relax and take Ciprofloxacin as advised by your local doctor. If after taking first dose, there is appearance of rash, itching, red colored body and/or respiratory difficulty then in that case do not take more. Inform your treating doctor. This means allergic reaction to Ciprofloxacin(which may occur in some individual) ELSE relax and use the appropriate dose to get better.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Almost every drug has side effect; depends upon dose & frequency
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Almost every drug manufactured has an adverse/side effect. Some high potency medicines may cause these effects at low levels while other medicines takes high levels to cause serious side effects. Ciprofloxacin is a very well tolerated drug. At normal levels and frequency it does not cause as such side effects that will effect your daily life.
I would suggest you to relax and take Ciprofloxacin as advised by your local doctor. If after taking first dose, there is appearance of rash, itching, red colored body and/or respiratory difficulty then in that case do not take more. Inform your treating doctor. This means allergic reaction to Ciprofloxacin(which may occur in some individual) ELSE relax and use the appropriate dose to get better.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Is it commonly used for intestinal bugs? Is there any other drug I can use? Would the feelings of weakness and dizziness be from no food... What foods would you recommend.. Can I get use the Immodium, I've been using it a long time.. It does help some..
I'm really sorry but it is hard to relax in such pain. I am in severe pain in my legs.
Thank you
I'm really sorry but it is hard to relax in such pain. I am in severe pain in my legs.
Thank you
Brief Answer:
Ciprofloxacin is effective and frequently prescribed drug in diarrhea
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the follow-up query.I'm available 24/7 for your help. Feel free to contact me anytime.
> I can understand that you are stressed because of pain. I meant that you should relax from medicine point of view. Ciprofloxacin has been very effective against intestinal infections causing diarrhea and is frequently advised.
Weakness and dizziness is because of diarrhea and not taking adequate food. As soon as your body's deficiency will cover up, you will start ti feel better.
> Food:
- High fiber diet including legumes and fruits like banana.
- Avoid sugar and sugar related products as they increase the frequency of diarrhea.
> Imodium can be taken but Ciprofloxacin would be better option. If you are cmnfortable with immodium then you can take or discuss with your local doctor.
> naproxen twice a day for 5 days will help reducing the pain intensity in legs.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Ciprofloxacin is effective and frequently prescribed drug in diarrhea
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the follow-up query.I'm available 24/7 for your help. Feel free to contact me anytime.
> I can understand that you are stressed because of pain. I meant that you should relax from medicine point of view. Ciprofloxacin has been very effective against intestinal infections causing diarrhea and is frequently advised.
Weakness and dizziness is because of diarrhea and not taking adequate food. As soon as your body's deficiency will cover up, you will start ti feel better.
> Food:
- High fiber diet including legumes and fruits like banana.
- Avoid sugar and sugar related products as they increase the frequency of diarrhea.
> Imodium can be taken but Ciprofloxacin would be better option. If you are cmnfortable with immodium then you can take or discuss with your local doctor.
> naproxen twice a day for 5 days will help reducing the pain intensity in legs.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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