What is Ciprofloxacin?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: CiprofloxacinBrand:
Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used for the short-term treatment of susceptible bacterial infections including urinary tract infections; lower respiratory tract infections; sinusitis; skin infections; bone and joint infections; infectious diarrhea.
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How do members experience Ciprofloxacin?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diverticulitis | 178 | 19 | |
| Prostatitis | 70 | 3 | |
| Urinary tract infection | 23 | 15 | |
| Pyelonephritis | 20 | 1 | |
| Prevent infection | 12 | 14 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 11 | |
| Nausea | 6 | |
| Muscle and joint pain | 3 | |
| Mood swings | 2 | |
| Nausea if taken on empty stomach | 2 | |
| Abdominal pain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 13 | |
| Moderate | 20 | |
| Mild | 24 | |
| None | 96 |
Member evaluations
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czs1994
evaluated on Jun 25, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for general antibiotic: Major
- Side effects: None
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Wendog
evaluated on Jan 12, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for UTI symptoms: Moderate
- Side effects: Severe
infinitEdge
evaluated on Feb 01, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for gastrointestinal discomfort: None
- Side effects: None
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