
What Causes Severe Shoulder Pain After Taking Ciprofloxacin?

Chronic suppressive therapy
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Ciprofloxacin is commonly used as chronic suppressive therapy in recurrent or persistent pyuria or UTIs. Prolong use or high dose administration can cause tendonitis, myalgias and even tendon rupture. Trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole , nitrofurantoin or cefixime are alternatives that can be considered if the painful episodes don't subside. NSAIDs, muscle relaxants and physiotherapy would be required for dealing with the pain for now.
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With early initiation of anti inflammatory medication, rehabilitation via physiotherapy and stopping the cipro, the shoulder will most likely recover within a month's time.
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