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Suggest Treatment For Side Effects Of Ciprofloxacin

Posted on Fri, 16 Jun 2017

Question: I started cipro yesterday. Today my cheeks are red and splotchy. They feel tight like a sinus infection.Now I have a hive on my thigh,
I'm taking cipro for a uti. Should I stop taking it?

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Stop and see your doctor

Detailed Answer:
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Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.

It looks like an allergic reaction. You might be allergic to Fluoroquinolones and that's why you seem to have developed an allergic reaction to Ciprofloxacin.

I would suggest you to stop it and take an anti allergic like Cetrizine and visit your doctor.

After examination, if he feels, this is an allergic reaction , he would switch you to other drug for UTI like Nitrofurantoin.

This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD

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