2007-02-07 15:26:50 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
What are the possible side effects of ciprofloxacin?
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking ciprofloxacin and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
* an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
* seizures;
* confusion or hallucinations;
* liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, abdominal pain or discomfort, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue); or
* muscle or joint pain;
* skin rash; or
* chest pain, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, or swelling of the legs or feet.
If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continue taking ciprofloxacin and talk to your doctor:
* nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
* headache;
* dizziness or lightheadedness;
* drowsiness;
* insomnia;
* ringing in the ears; or
* increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
2007-02-07 15:34:50 · answer #1 · answered by i tell it like it is 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in addition to the excellent asvice already given EXTREME DEHYDRATION IS VERY COMMON AND LIFE THREARNING SEEK MEDICAL CARE IF ANY OF THEESE SYMPTOMS ARE PRESENT IMMEDIATELY GORBALIZER
2007-02-07 16:15:31 · answer #2 · answered by gorbalizer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out www.webmd.com.
It has info on all drugs and is very helpful.
2007-02-09 04:15:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋