Cipro Side Effects

What special dietary instructions should I follow while taking Cipro? Do not take ciprofloxacin with dairy products (like milk or yogurt) or calcium-added juices alone. You may take ciprofloxacin with a meal that includes these foods. Drink at least eight full glasses of water or liquid every day. Do not drink or eat a lot of caffeine-containing products such as coffee, tea, cola, or chocolate. Ciprofloxacin increases nervousness, sleeplessness, heart pounding, and anxiety caused by caffeine.

What should I do if I forget a dose of Cipro?

You should take the missed dose of cipro just as soon as you remember to take it. Unless, it is almost time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose and resume your regular dosing schedule. Never take a double dose of your medication to make up for a missed one.

If you are taking cipro extended release tablets and forget to take your dose at the usual time, you may take the dose later in the day. However, do not take more than one cipro extended release tablet in one day, even if you missed a dose.

What side effects can Cipro cause?

Ciprofloxacin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
nightmares or abnormal dreams
upset stomach
stomach pain
nervousness
indigestion
headache
agitation
vomiting
anxiety
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them or those mentioned in the SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS section, call your doctor immediately:

hallucination (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist)
thoughts about dying or killing yourself
shaking hands that you cannot control
believing that others want to harm you
vaginal yeast infection
depression
confusion
seizures
You should know that ciprofloxacin has slowed the growth and damaged the joints of young laboratory animals. It is not known if ciprofloxacin has these effects on children. Therefore, ciprofloxacin should not normally be given to children younger than 18 years old. However, if a child has been exposed to anthrax in the air, the benefits of taking ciprofloxacin to prevent this serious illness may be greater than the risk of joint damage. Talk to your child’s doctor about the risks of giving ciprofloxacin to your child.

Ciprofloxacin may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.

What storage conditions are needed for cipro?

Always keep the cipro in the same container it came in. Make sure it is tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store this medication at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture; do not store this medication in the bathroom.

Store the suspension in the refrigerator or at room temperature, tightly closed, for up to 14 days. Throw away any liquid that is left over after 14 days and any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Be sure to ask your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

What do I do in case of emergency or an cipro overdose?

In case of an cipro overdose, be sure to call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim is not breathing or has collapsed, dial 911 for local emergency services.

What other information should I know about cipro?

Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor may order certain lab tests to check your body’s response to ciprofloxacin.

Do not let anyone else take your medication. Your prescription is probably not refillable. If you still have symptoms of infection after you finish the ciprofloxacin, call your doctor.
 

Cipro Information
Cipro is a drug with a generic name of Ciprofloxacin. Cipro is an antibiotic and it belongs to the category of drugs known as fluoroquinolones and they are drugs that fight bacteria and stop bacterial growth in the body. Cipro Indications
Cipro is indicated for the treatment of a varied spectrum of bacterial infections or infections caused by bacteria. Cipro can also be used to treat other medical conditions aside from the ones mentioned above.

Cipro Warnings
Before taking Cipro, tell your doctor first if you have medical problems such as:

Kidney diseases
Epilepsy
Diseases that entail seizures
It is not known whether Cipro can cause harm to the unborn or if it can cause birth defects in babies as Cipro is a drug in the pregnancy category C. Drugs in this category are not proven to cause harm to the baby but they have the possibility to be harmful to the baby that is why if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you should first consult your doctor before deciding to take Cipro.If you are new mother and would like to breast feed your baby but on a Cipro medication, you should first try to consult your doctor about the possible effects of Cipro as taking Cipro while breast feeding may cause undesired effects on the bone formation of your baby.Children less than 18 years old are not advised to use Cipro as it may interfere with their bone development.Prolonged and long term exposure to sunlight should also be avoided when on Cipro medication as photosensitivity to sunlight may be expected. Sunburns, redness, itching or rashes may occur as a result of photosensitivity to sunlight.Cipro can cause dizziness and use it with caution when performing tasks that require physical and mental alertness such as driving or operating machinery.When on Cipro medication, it is not advisable that caffeine is excessively used. If possible, refrain from drinking beverages with caffeine or any food with caffeine as Cipro may increase the effects of Caffeine in the body.