What Causes Persistent Headache, Pain Behind Eyes And Low Grade Fever?

Posted on Wed, 17 Jun 2015

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Question : Hi, I have been having a persistent headache with pain behind my eyes & a low grade fever since I started taking ciprofloxacin yesterday. Wondering if I should stop the medication due to these side effects.

Answered by Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Antibiotic switch to be discussed

Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,

if this occured as ciproflox. side effect you should discuss with your local perscribing doc if it is possible to switch to another substance. Feel free to add the info why you are taking the antibiotic in first place.

Hope this is helping you , if you have any clarificatons you can get back to me, if this was helpful please kindly rate my answer. Best regards

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Follow up: Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (34 minutes later)

I'm taking it for a UTI. I don't currently take any other medications.

Answered by Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Other ANTIBIOTICS AVAILABLE FOR Uti

Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,

if those side effects become unbearable there is other antbiotics available as option to treat uti. Your local doc will know about that.
On the contrary the current symptoms may be unrelated to side effects. Perhaps a new infection. A good clinical examination will help us differentiate whether or not there is a new condition.

Best regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (7 hours later)

I am only concerned as the persistent headache was listed as a serious side effect & was not brought on until taking this medication.. I am a nurse & fully realize there are more medications available to treat a uti. I do jot require a reply. thank you.

Answered by Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Ok, switching AB probably best after clinical examination

Detailed Answer:
If the headache comes from the cipro, then it will usually disappear after switching medication.

Best regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj