Ciprofloxacin

Last Reviewed: Jun 20, 2022

Pros & Cons


What are the pros and cons of ciprofloxacin (Cipro)?

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  • Ciprofloxacin can be used to treat many different bacterial infections.

  • It is available as tablets as well as ciprofloxacin oral suspension.

  • You can take it with or without food.

  • This antibiotic is available as a low-cost generic (ciprofloxacin hydrochloride).

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  • Ciprofloxacin has drug interactions with many other medications.

  • This antibiotic causes an increased risk of sunburn by making your skin more sensitive to sunlight.

  • Ciprofloxacin can cause fluctuations in blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.

  • This medicine can cause many serious adverse reactions.