In very rare cases Cipro can cause tearing of the tendon – this is considered to be a serious side effect that requires immediate medical attention. A tendon is a specific fiber that connects muscles to the bones. The tearing of the tendon is more likely to take place if you are older than 60, use steroid medications or have any transplants (or the heart, kidney etc). The following symptoms may indicate you are suffering a tearing of the tendon: movement problems in the joint, swelling, tenderness, sudden pain, and stiffness. You will need to call your doctor at once if you notice any of the symptoms mentioned and make sure you do not move around too much. Some rest is recommended until your doctor tells you exactly what you are supposed to do about this problem. The effects of caffeine can be intensified if Cipro is used. Make sure you avoid drinking coffee and consuming other products that contain caffeine to avoid serious health effects. Try to avoid staying in the sun for too long, as Cipro can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Even tanning beds can be more harmful during the treatment, so avoid them as well.
Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you have itching, severe burning, redness, swelling, or rash, as these may be the signs of an allergic reaction to Cipro. In that case do not take any more of this medicine until told otherwise by your doctor. An allergic reaction to Cipro can make it impossible for you to carry on with the treatment, as Cipro is unlikely to help you treat your condition and can only cause more severe allergic reactions. If you notice bloody or watery diarrhea, do not be in a hurry to treat this symptoms using other medicines. Diarrhea may be a sign of new infection and needs to be reported to your health care provider. Some side effects of this medicine can impair your thinking and reactions. Make sure you always know for sure how Cipro affects your reactions and vision and do not get engaged into any activities unless you know they way you are likely to react to Cipro. Serious side effects of Cipro that will need to be reported to your health care provider include fainting, dark colored urine, depression, easy bruising or bleeding, confusion, seizure, unusual thoughts, hallucinations, any skin rash, unusual pain, weakness, pounding heartbeat, numbness, dizziness, pale or yellowed skin, watery or bloody diarrhea, urinating less than usual, and tingling.
Mild side effects are a lot more likely, although they are not expected to last for too long. Mild side effects of Cipro include nervousness, sleep problems, blurred vision, drowsiness, increased sensitivity to sunlight, anxiousness, vomiting, nausea, and dizziness. There is no need for you to report any of the mild side effects mentioned to your health are provider, as they tend to be short-lived and do not require special attention. However, if the mild side effects you originally developed start to get bothersome and interfere with your everyday activities – it’s best to let your doctor know about them. In case you develop any side effects that were not mentioned anywhere in this paragraph, call your doctor and try to describe your experience in as much detail as possible to make sure there is nothing to worry about and this is just a normal reaction of your body to the dose prescribed. In some cases a dose adjustment may help you deal with the side effects that persist and change in intensity, but make sure you do not adjust the dose yourself.