drugstore.com
pharmacymedicine cabinethome medicaloral carehair careskin caremakeup & accessoriesGNCdiet & fitnesstoys & gamescouponssale & clearance
green & naturalmen'spersonal carehousehold & petsholidaybaby & momfood & gourmetvitaminssexual well-beingcontact lensesBeauty.com
:
new prescriptions
log in to view prescription items
view new prescription cart

how our pharmacy works
our pharmacy advantage
sign up now for our free health newsletter

pharmacy directory


pharmacy resource center



ask your pharmacist

back to: pharmacy | ask your pharmacist

What are the side effects of Cipro?

What are the side effects of Cipro?


answer for 'What are the side effects of Cipro?'Cipro (generic name ciprofloxacin) is a prescription antibiotic medication used to treat infections caused by various bacteria. It is effective in treating a wide range of infections including urinary tract infections (UTIs), pneumonia, sinus, skin, and bone infections.

The most common side effects of Cipro include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, headaches, restlessness, and skin rash. Taking Cipro with food may help to reduce some stomach-related side effects such as nausea. Cipro can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight, or "photosensitive." Symptoms of a photosensitivity reaction include redness, warmth, blisters, swelling, and sometimes rash. Protecting yourself with a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 is recommended.

Sources:
Cipro Product Information, Bayer Pharmaceuticals, 2000
Micromedex Healthcare Series, Micromedex Inc., 2001

This answer prepared October 15, 2001.


search our archive


 
Example: Arthritis
Ask your pharmacist
Can't find your answer? Just ask your pharmacist at drugstore.com.

drug interaction
checker
Is it safe to combine
your medicines?
Find out.


  VIPPS
  Questions? Please visit our site help pages for information about our site and our policies.
  about our prices

Paypal Google CheckoutBill Me Later
Disclaimer
Copyright © 1999-2009 drugstore.com, inc. All rights reserved.