Who can and cannot take or use ciprofloxacin
Who can take or use ciprofloxacin?
Ciprofloxacin is safe for most adults and children over the age of one.
Who should not take or use ciprofloxacin?
Some people should not take Ciprofloxacin. To ensure your safety, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking or using it if you:
- have you ever been allergic to ciprofloxacin or any other medication?
- ever experienced a severe side effect from ciprofloxacin or another antibiotic (particularly a fluroquinolone)
- have previously experienced diarrhea while taking antibiotics
- have a large blood vessel called the aorta (which runs from the heart to the abdomen) problems, such as an abdominal aortic aneurysm or any other aorta-related issues, or if a member of your family has experienced these issues
- possess an erratic heartbeat or a quick, pounding heartbeat
- possess a congenital heart condition, a heart infection, or heart valve disease
- have an uncontrolled blood pressure condition
- have Behcet's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, or a connective tissue disorder
- a condition like Marfan syndrome
- suffer from tendon issues
- have epilepsy or a condition that makes you susceptible to seizures or fits
- suffer from kidney issues
- have diabetes, as ciprofloxacin may affect your blood sugar levels
- are nursing, trying to get pregnant, or pregnant
