Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following severe side effects:
- Severe allergic reactions: These include difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, hives, or skin rash. Severe tendon problems: Sudden pain, swelling, or inflammation in a tendon, particularly in your Achilles tendon. Seizures: Uncontrolled muscle spasms or convulsions. Peripheral neuropathy: Numbness, tingling, burning, or pain in your hands and feet. Severe mental health changes: Hallucinations, confusion, anxiety, depression, or unusual thoughts or behaviors. Signs of liver damage: Dark urine, yellowing of your skin or eyes (jaundice), persistent nausea or vomiting. Signs of kidney problems: Decreased urine output, swelling in your legs or ankles.
When to Contact Your Doctor for Less Severe Side Effects
While the above symptoms require immediate attention, you should also contact your physician if you experience:
- Persistent diarrhea or bloody stools. Unexplained fatigue or weakness. Headache that worsens or doesn’t improve. Any side effects that bother you or don’t improve after a few days.
What Information to Provide Your Doctor
Describe your symptoms in detail, including when they started and their severity. Specify the dosage and frequency of Ciprofloxacin you’re taking. List any other medications, supplements, or herbal remedies you are currently using. Note any known allergies you have.
Prompt medical attention is crucial for managing potential complications associated with Ciprofloxacin. Don’t hesitate to seek help if you have concerns.
