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Ciprofloxacin & elderly mother

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Forgoodnesssakejustletme · 07/10/2023 22:08

My mum was sent into hospital by Dr on Thursday evening with a suspected uti. They took a urine sample and said they would grow a culture and sent her home with ciprofloxacin. I'm getting more concerned the longer she is taking it. The warnings about it are dire and you may not get side effects for months. Website says:
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause serious or disabling side effects that may not be reversible. We haven't heard what the results of the test was. I'm not sure what I'm asking here - I guess has anyone any experience of this antibiotic?

Antibiotics: List of Common Antibiotics & Types - Drugs.com

What are some of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics? View our list of the top generic and brand drugs and learn about the types of antibiotics.

https://www.drugs.com/article/antibiotics.html

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AReallyOldBobTheBuilderFlannel · 07/10/2023 23:00

Serious side effects are less than 1 in 100 people, although I get that it’s still a risk, but it is frequently prescribed.
Family member has it quite often, and has done for years, with no ill effects. It gave me horrendous diarrhoea.

I hope your DM is improving.
https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/ciprofloxacin/side-effects-of-ciprofloxacin/

nhs.uk

Side effects of ciprofloxacin

NHS medicines information on side effects of ciprofloxacin and what you can do to cope.

https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/ciprofloxacin/side-effects-of-ciprofloxacin/

Forgoodnesssakejustletme · 08/10/2023 09:30

@AReallyOldBobTheBuilderFlannel thank you so much for your reassurance. It feels very lonely when you don't know anyone else in a similar boat. She seems to be picking up but really expects too much too soon. (Ps I have a really old Rubadubbers flannel 😀).

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