Cipro 500 question

[fromthesouth2]

I am taking Cipro 500 as a prevenative for infection since I had a stint removed on Thursday from some kidney stones being removed. However, I am experiencing some lightheadedness/dizziness and didn't know if that was normal. I called 3 different pharmacies and got 3 different answers so I am looking here for a possible answer. I don't usually takes meds so this is ALOT for me to take. I just feel yukky!

[Jenteal]

I am suprised you did not get a copy of what side effects and foods to not to take with Cipro. I get a pamplet with every med I pick up from Walgreens. I have taken Cipro quite a few times. Here are a few things that you should not do when you take it.

Do not take ciprofloxacin with dairy products (like milk, ice cream, cheese, or yogurt) or calcium-added juices alone. You may take ciprofloxacin with a meal that includes these foods.

Do not drink or eat a lot of caffeine-containing products such as coffee, tea, energy drinks, cola, or chocolate. Ciprofloxacin may increase nervousness, sleeplessness, heart pounding, and anxiety caused by caffeine.

Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while you are taking ciprofloxacin

You are not suppose to go in the sun while taking Cipro. If you must be in the sun limit your time as much as possible. Cipro make your skin much more sensitive to the sun.

I get dizzy and a bit ill to my belly when I take it a bit off balance too.

You can do a search for it online and there's loads of info on Cipro effects.

Jenteal

[nick89]

the dizzyness is a side effect from cipro. theres litterally close to 500 possible side effects cipro can cause. you name anything and its possible that cipro and other fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause it. i took avelox which is in the same family as cipro and i have become acripple at the age of 20. several tendon ruptures, widespread muscle pain, which has kept me wheelchair bound.dna changes, phototoxicity, cognitive problems, liver failure, hearing loss, double vision, nerve damage,etc. life completely destroyed. side effecs from these drugs can occur weeks, or months after treatment.i suggest you see if you can change meds. side effects to these poison are much more common than they let on, do some research theres thousands of people suffering from these antibiotics. its just not worth the risk to end up a crippled up wreck like me and many others.

[fromthesouth2]

Originally Posted by Jenteal

I am suprised you did not get a copy of what side effects and foods to not to take with Cipro. I get a pamplet with every med I pick up from Walgreens. I have taken Cipro quite a few times. Here are a few things that you should not do when you take it.

Do not take ciprofloxacin with dairy products (like milk, ice cream, cheese, or yogurt) or calcium-added juices alone. You may take ciprofloxacin with a meal that includes these foods.

Do not drink or eat a lot of caffeine-containing products such as coffee, tea, energy drinks, cola, or chocolate. Ciprofloxacin may increase nervousness, sleeplessness, heart pounding, and anxiety caused by caffeine.

Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while you are taking ciprofloxacin

You are not suppose to go in the sun while taking Cipro. If you must be in the sun limit your time as much as possible. Cipro make your skin much more sensitive to the sun.

I get dizzy and a bit ill to my belly when I take it a bit off balance too.

You can do a search for it online and there's loads of info on Cipro effects.

Jenteal

No, my Dr. didn't say a word about anything about this med. I only got 6 pills. I'm thinkin' this med is for the birds!!! What did you do for the dizziness and off balance feeling? Did you ever actually get sick or just feel like getting sick? I wonder if a nausea patch would help...hmmm....I wonder if those are over the counter.

[fromthesouth2]

Originally Posted by nick89

the dizzyness is a side effect from cipro. theres litterally close to 500 possible side effects cipro can cause. you name anything and its possible that cipro and other fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause it. i took avelox which is in the same family as cipro and i have become acripple at the age of 20. several tendon ruptures, widespread muscle pain, which has kept me wheelchair bound.dna changes, phototoxicity, cognitive problems, liver failure, hearing loss, double vision, nerve damage,etc. life completely destroyed. side effecs from these drugs can occur weeks, or months after treatment.i suggest you see if you can change meds. side effects to these poison are much more common than they let on, do some research theres thousands of people suffering from these antibiotics. its just not worth the risk to end up a crippled up wreck like me and many others.

I am so sorry to hear that. I'm not usually a med taker and so this is all new to me. I personally like the natural stuff! How long were you on the med?