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Constipation After A Course Of Cipro. How Can I Get Rid Of It?

Hi there, I was prescribed cipro 500 mg twice daily for 10 days course. I had no side effects whilst on them. 2 weeks after finishing them I m really costipated. I have never had problems with bowel movements and on occasions I can go as much as 3 times a day. I m concerned that antibiotic has done long term dammage. Thank you. Dean..
Fri, 20 Jul 2012
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Hi welcome to health care magic, I am sorry that you experienced problems related to your medication.

Most medications are associated with a number of potential side effects though most persons normally do not have any problems. Ciprofloxacin is a member of the fluoroquinolone family of drugs and is associated with potential side effects such as dizziness, headache, drowsiness, stomach upset, diarrhoea,heartburn, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite to name only a few.
Approximately 1% of persons who take ciprofloxacin would experience constipation as a side effect. It is unlikely that the constipation you are experiencing ,if it is as a result of the medication which is now completed, would be permanent.
Constipation can have many causes including but not limited to : inadequate fluid intake, inadequate fibre intake, inadequate mobility, stress, medications, overuse of laxatives, hypothyroidism, neurologial diseases, eating disorders and depression.

Increasing your fluid intake, fruits , vegetable and other sources of fibre may be helpful.

Most person with constipation do not extensive testing but since it has been going on for 2 weeks you need to consider going to your doctor for a full check out and examination.
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Constipation After A Course Of Cipro. How Can I Get Rid Of It?

Hi welcome to health care magic, I am sorry that you experienced problems related to your medication. Most medications are associated with a number of potential side effects though most persons normally do not have any problems. Ciprofloxacin is a member of the fluoroquinolone family of drugs and is associated with potential side effects such as dizziness, headache, drowsiness, stomach upset, diarrhoea,heartburn, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite to name only a few. Approximately 1% of persons who take ciprofloxacin would experience constipation as a side effect. It is unlikely that the constipation you are experiencing ,if it is as a result of the medication which is now completed, would be permanent. Constipation can have many causes including but not limited to : inadequate fluid intake, inadequate fibre intake, inadequate mobility, stress, medications, overuse of laxatives, hypothyroidism, neurologial diseases, eating disorders and depression. Increasing your fluid intake, fruits , vegetable and other sources of fibre may be helpful. Most person with constipation do not extensive testing but since it has been going on for 2 weeks you need to consider going to your doctor for a full check out and examination.