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Can Ciprofloxacin Cause Joint Discomfort?

I was on a regimen of Cipro for a UTI. Although I have taken this med before - this time I started experiencing HA - joint discomfort - tingling and numbness - etc. My PCP said to hold it then let him know if I had any more problems. (Beginning of a long holiday week end.) I had 6 doses of the Cipro so yesterday AM was my last dose. I still feel weird today so I am wondering how long it takes to clear my system. I am 77 years old.
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
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Yes,one of the serious side effect of ciprofloxacin is bone pain.It denotes that this drug should be stopped and some other alternative to UTI treatment is to be sought.Alternative will not include any quinoline group of drugs.Visit your physician.Donot take anti inflammatory drug like ibuprofen or any other pain killer by yourself.Consult your physician for the pain.
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Can Ciprofloxacin Cause Joint Discomfort?

Thanks for putting your query over here. Yes,one of the serious side effect of ciprofloxacin is bone pain.It denotes that this drug should be stopped and some other alternative to UTI treatment is to be sought.Alternative will not include any quinoline group of drugs.Visit your physician.Donot take anti inflammatory drug like ibuprofen or any other pain killer by yourself.Consult your physician for the pain. Thanks and regards.