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What Causes Headache, Dizziness And Muscle Pain While On Ciprofloxacin?

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Posted on Wed, 12 Apr 2017
Question: mY HUSBAND WAS PUT ON CIPROFLOXACN 500MG. He got a headache, aching joints, dizziness, racing heart and we thought he had a stomach bug. He felt bad for 2 days, stopped taking the med while ill, just started back on it today....and all symptoms, including lower blood pressure, returned. What should we do
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Could be antibiotic induced.

Detailed Answer:
Hi. Welcome to Healthcare Magic. I am Dr Anshul Varshney for your.
It seems he is experiencing the side effects of ciprofloxacin which is a fluoroquinilone group of antibiotic.
In such case, you should visit back your doctor who would change the antibiotic group as per the indication.
I can suggest you one but I need to know why Ciprofloxacin was being started.
Revert with the asked details for a better help.
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What Causes Headache, Dizziness And Muscle Pain While On Ciprofloxacin?

Brief Answer: Could be antibiotic induced. Detailed Answer: Hi. Welcome to Healthcare Magic. I am Dr Anshul Varshney for your. It seems he is experiencing the side effects of ciprofloxacin which is a fluoroquinilone group of antibiotic. In such case, you should visit back your doctor who would change the antibiotic group as per the indication. I can suggest you one but I need to know why Ciprofloxacin was being started. Revert with the asked details for a better help.