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Does Ciprofloxacin Have Any Adverse Effect On A Diabetic?

I am taking metformin 500 mg twice daily. I was currently give Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice daily, and Fluticasone Propionate 50 mg twice daily. I m reading Cipro should not be given to diabetics sever reactions may occur. Also confusing info for the nasal spray.
Fri, 14 Jul 2017
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Hi,

I understand your concern.

In some cases, ciprofloxacin is causing hypoglycemia if given to diabetics who are taking metformin.
You should check your blood sugar level (bsl) while on ciprofloxacin, record the results for future reference.

Some other times, tendinitis or inflammation of soft tissues can occur. In case you are experiencing muscle pain or sudden unexplained joint pain, should stop ciprofloxacin, and report this side effect to the doctor who prescribed it to you.

Fluticasone is a corticosteroid medication. If used as nasal spray, some of this med can pass into bloodstream and might increase bsl. You should check your bsl, record the results; if high, then, should adjust the dose of metformin you are taking.

Although these are some of the side effects of ciprofloxacin and fluticasone, it does not mean you'll experience them.

If you notice anything unusual, should report to the doctor who prescribed to you as side effects to change therapy.

Wish fast recovery.
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Does Ciprofloxacin Have Any Adverse Effect On A Diabetic?

Hi, I understand your concern. In some cases, ciprofloxacin is causing hypoglycemia if given to diabetics who are taking metformin. You should check your blood sugar level (bsl) while on ciprofloxacin, record the results for future reference. Some other times, tendinitis or inflammation of soft tissues can occur. In case you are experiencing muscle pain or sudden unexplained joint pain, should stop ciprofloxacin, and report this side effect to the doctor who prescribed it to you. Fluticasone is a corticosteroid medication. If used as nasal spray, some of this med can pass into bloodstream and might increase bsl. You should check your bsl, record the results; if high, then, should adjust the dose of metformin you are taking. Although these are some of the side effects of ciprofloxacin and fluticasone, it does not mean you ll experience them. If you notice anything unusual, should report to the doctor who prescribed to you as side effects to change therapy. Wish fast recovery.