Ciprofloxacin Interactions & Allergies: What You Need to Know

Question
What are the reactions and allergies to ciproflaxin

Answer
Dear David,

By allergies to cipro, I am guessing you mean medication interactions?

Interactions:  any allergic reactions to "floxins"
              Videx, Carafate, Tums, Rolaids, antacids,
              supplements containing iron/calcium/zinc.
              These medications bind with the Cipro
              Do not take Cipro if you are taking Zanaflex
              Tell your doctor if you are taking the
              following medications:  Videx
                                      theophylline
                                      warfarin
                                      probenecid
                                      insulin
                                      glipizide
                                      glyburide
                                      NSAIDS
                                      cyclosporine
                                      Dilantin

Side effects:  SEVERE:  hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat

Stop using Cipro and call your doctor at once if you have:
seizures, confusion, hallucinations, depression, sudden pain and swelling of the joints or ear the joints, diarrhea that is watery or bloody, urinating more or less than usual, numbness and tingling anywhere in the body, unusual pain anywhere in the body, chest pain, pounding or fast heart beats

LESS SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS:  nausea, vomiting, dizziness, blurred vision, drowsiness, insomnia, joint stiffness, muscle pain, increases sensitivity of skin to sunlight

I hope this answered your question~

Best wishes,

Andrea