Cipro may interact with other drugs.
People from these high-risk groups should not take Cipro.
Cipro may not be right when someone is pregnant.
The boxed warning for Cipro is for two separate risks.
Hysteria and Cipro should not be viewed as first options.
A person can pass Cipro on to a child through their breast milk.
These drugs may change the way Cipro works, which could be harmful
or cause serious side effects.
Women should either not take Cipro while breastfeeding or should stop breastfeeding while taking the drug.
Doctors often prescribe Cipro for people with UTIs,
as these infections are usually bacterial and respond well to this drug.
Understanding how Cipro works and its
possible side effects can help a person make an informed choice about their UTI treatment.
Anyone who has concerns about taking Cipro, or any of its possible side effects, should discuss them with a doctor.
However, some people are at
risk of serious side effects if they take Cipro, and they may wish to discuss alternatives with their doctor.
Firstly, Cipro may increase the risk of tendinitis
and tendon rupture in people of all ages, which can lead to serious side effects, such as:.
A 2015 systematic review concluded that Cipro is a safe and effective drug for treating UTIs most
of the time and that adverse events were lower than with other antimicrobial treatments.
However, adverse events are still possible and occur often enough for the FDA to release a warning that
doctors should only use fluoroquinolones, such as Cipro, when no other treatment options are available.