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Can Ciprofloxacin Cause Weight Loss?
I took ciproflaxin for two months because I was wearing a catheter and I had some infections. I lost 15 pounds during that time(I ate well) and most of it was muscle. Could the long use of the antibiotic be responsible and what can I do to gain the muscle back? Jack
Thu, 30 Apr 2015
Hi there,
Thanks for using HCM.
Ciprofloxacin does not cause weight loss.
The weight loss you have could be due to decreased physical activity ( if your mobility was restricted during this period). That might explain the muscle wasting also.
You can take protein supplements to regain your muscle mass.
I hope that answers your query.
Regards.
Thanks for using HCM.
Ciprofloxacin does not cause weight loss.
The weight loss you have could be due to decreased physical activity ( if your mobility was restricted during this period). That might explain the muscle wasting also.
You can take protein supplements to regain your muscle mass.
I hope that answers your query.
Regards.
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