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Can Cipro Be Taken When On Medication For Parkinson S Disease?
A friend is taking Cipro for UTI. He also takes meds for Parkinson s Disease. Recently, he has developed serious weakness in his legs ---is unable to walk. Could there be any interaction between the 2 conditions &/or meds? My email is YYYY@YYYY Thanks, Marian McConnell
Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in the best way possible. First of all, it's sad to know what your friend had been going through lately.
Based on the history you have shared, yes ciprofloxacin may cause such neurological deficit or aggravating symptoms and may be replaced with oral penicillin antibiotics.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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Can Cipro Be Taken When On Medication For Parkinson S Disease?
Hi, Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in the best way possible. First of all, it s sad to know what your friend had been going through lately. Based on the history you have shared, yes ciprofloxacin may cause such neurological deficit or aggravating symptoms and may be replaced with oral penicillin antibiotics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician