Antibiotic: Cipro (or generic form)

[Ms. Squirrel 11]

Thanks for the replies! I might have done something yesterday to make my shoulder muscles sore, but I have to just be aware b/c a side effect of Cipro is sore muscles and tendon problems.

I'm allergic, makes my skin red and itch but for me, its often the lesser of two evils (strep throat). The reaction is mild and no breathing problems. No other problems!

Is it for prevention or a current illness?

I had a urinary tract infection over the holidays, which was hard since so many Dr's offices were closed! (sorry kind of gross info to share!)

I am allergic to amoxicillin, got a bad rash from it years ago.

Same with me, allergic to amoxicillin and had to take Cipro last summer for a UTI. Had no problems with it, just felt a little tired TMI

and got a thrush

. Hope you get better soon!

[Zee Bee 61]

I'm just being a little paranoid. Anyone have experiences with Cipro?

used it twice for ear infections, no problems.

Same here

[chri'stina 190]

Thanks! Thankfully I feel better, it seemed to help by the first night of taking it. So I am just praying I am not having weird side effects now, I have about 6-7 days left on it I guess. I'm not always a paranoid person even though I may look that way!

Edited January 5, 2009 by Parivar CSK

[Saddle Bronc 124]

Know of 2 people who took it - one was fine, the other had psych issues with it [rare side effect but can be bad].

I had scaryazz dreams from a malaria prophylactic, i forget the name.

You didn't dilute it in water and add some gin?

[Ban Hammer 12,836]

LOL, I hope you are kidding, since you'd be a top contender for the TMI award on VJ!

i could never beat charlie brown.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

Know of 2 people who took it - one was fine, the other had psych issues with it [rare side effect but can be bad].

I had scaryazz dreams from a malaria prophylactic, i forget the name.

You didn't dilute it in water and add some gin?

umm what?

[chri'stina 190]

Ok, I'm still scared! And remember, I already talked to the Dr's office, I am not asking VJ to be my Dr ! lol

"For over a decade, manufacturers of these antibiotics have received reports of people suffering inflamed or ruptured tendons, particularly in the shoulder, hand and Achilles tendon. The tendon problems have occured within a few days of taking the antibiotic or months after the course of therapy is finished.

Tendon ruptures are a serious and debilitating injury which can require extensive therapy, weeks of casting and possible surgery. An achilles tendon rupture is a complete tear of the tendon which connects the calf muscle and the heel of the foot. A tear of this tendon could cause the heel to lose stability, impairing a person’s ability to walk, run, jump or perform any activities which involve use of the foot."

http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/02...tendon-rupture/

[Saddle Bronc 124]

Know of 2 people who took it - one was fine, the other had psych issues with it [rare side effect but can be bad].

I had scaryazz dreams from a malaria prophylactic, i forget the name.

You didn't dilute it in water and add some gin?

umm what?

Eh, you didn't know how and why "gin & tonic" came to be?

Tonic water contains dissolved quinine (original malaria propylactic); because it was difficult to swallow, British doctors recommended that patients drink it with gin.

[chri'stina 190]

Cherry is a fountain of info!

I called the Dr's office again, trying to get them to give me a different RX without me having to come in, saying "I have a baby and don't know when I can come in today" might have worked, maybe. The person I talked to said they would see if the Dr would authorize, so I'm hoping he does!

The Dr is Indian, and when I went he first said, "oh hello Mrs. --, so you are married to an Indian? " lol. He was very nice though.

[Y's_habibitk 2]

I have never had any issues with it, my mom has also taken it with no problems.

edit--all meds have some scary side effects listed, usually under the "rare" section heh

Edited January 5, 2009 by Y_habibitk

[Amby 490]

LOL, I hope you are kidding, since you'd be a top contender for the TMI award on VJ!

I've took Cipro a few times for a UTI and it does the trick. If the doctor didn't prescribe something for the pain (the stuff that turns your urine reddish/orange) I suggest getting something OTC like Uristat.

[chri'stina 190]

LOL, I hope you are kidding, since you'd be a top contender for the TMI award on VJ!

I've took Cipro a few times for a UTI and it does the trick. If the doctor didn't prescribe something for the pain (the stuff that turns your urine reddish/orange) I suggest getting something OTC like Uristat.

Thanks...the pain is gone though since last Friday evening. He didn't even give me anything for the pain (I had gotten that orange stuff in the past for another UTI). But I had some otc stuff I was taking until I went to the Dr for the pain. I was dealing with the pain on and off since Christmas eve.

[almaty 19]

took it once..tore my guts up...had to drink milk for a week (and i hate milk)

[Amby 490]

LOL, I hope you are kidding, since you'd be a top contender for the TMI award on VJ!

I've took Cipro a few times for a UTI and it does the trick. If the doctor didn't prescribe something for the pain (the stuff that turns your urine reddish/orange) I suggest getting something OTC like Uristat.

Thanks...the pain is gone though since last Friday evening. He didn't even give me anything for the pain (I had gotten that orange stuff in the past for another UTI). But I had some otc stuff I was taking until I went to the Dr for the pain. I was dealing with the pain on and off since Christmas eve.

yw

it you get them often-ish i also suggest taking cranberry pills. i haven't had one since i started taking them.

[chri'stina 190]

I had 2 uti's within a few months over 2 years ago, so after that I did take the cranberry pills for awhile. But then I got lazy and stopped. I have to do that again. I drank tons of Cranberry juice over the holidays too.