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Taken Cipro For UTI Infection. Worried About Its Toxicity
Dear expert, I have just finished a treatment with cipro (1000 mg/day) for a minor UTI infection without any side effects 2 days ago. I am an active athlete (tennis, gym) and having found out all the serious side effects which can appear even after the treatment has been finished, especially the tendon problems I am really concerned about if I may do sports or not. I also suffer from a chronic urticaria (around 2 months) and I am trying to get rid of the toxins in the body and help my immune system . Now I have found out about the toxicity of cipro and it really worries me. I would really appreciate your opinion. Thank you, Stefan
Mon, 3 Sep 2012
Hi,
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Though Cipro can cause damage to Tendons, but it is not a rule. Adverse reactions are mostly mild to moderate only. Severe adverse effects can occur occasionally. If you are not feeling any problems with your joints or tendons, you shouldn't worry. If exercise/games cause any problem to your joints & tendons, consult an Orthopedic Surgeon for examination and opinion. For urticaria you should get Stool, TEC & VEC test done and consult a Skin Specialist.
Hope you found my response to your query informative and helpful.
With good wishes,
Dr.Chandra Shekhar Sharma
Welcome to HealthCareMagic,
Though Cipro can cause damage to Tendons, but it is not a rule. Adverse reactions are mostly mild to moderate only. Severe adverse effects can occur occasionally. If you are not feeling any problems with your joints or tendons, you shouldn't worry. If exercise/games cause any problem to your joints & tendons, consult an Orthopedic Surgeon for examination and opinion. For urticaria you should get Stool, TEC & VEC test done and consult a Skin Specialist.
Hope you found my response to your query informative and helpful.
With good wishes,
Dr.Chandra Shekhar Sharma
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