Brief Answer:
you should not start ciprofloxacin without consulting your doctor

Detailed Answer:
hello ma'am greetings

I had gone through your question with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. I understand how your presentation can be frustrating, and I am here to provide you with as much information as I can.

ciprofloxacin produces various common side effect, you must have read about this which is readily available on internet

To start with, I feel your presentation could be related to any of the following conditions
1. bronchitis :- inflammation of the upper airway which can develop due to infection or allergy
2. tuberculosis
3. pneumonia (very less chances if you are not running fever)

i would like to advise you for few tests like complete blood count, ESR , AEC, Sputum microscopy and an X ray chest.

in my opinion you should not start ciprofloxacin without consulting your doctor and if you really wants to take then ask the nurse about levofloxacin

For the next 2-3 days, try to follow the following guidelines
do warm saline gargles
steam inhalation
deep breathing exercises
you can take cough expectorant like Bromhexine

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr BR Hudda

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