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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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What Causes Hoarseness In Voice After Taking Ciprofloxacin HCL?

Hello Dr. Rynne, My husband recently had prostate surgery (3 weeks ago)....and this last week ended up in the hospital with an infection in his urine and blood and was hospitalized for five days. He has a compromised immune system so they not only gave him drips with antibiotics for 5 days but also an immune therapy drip. All is fine now and he was released. however, they sent him home with 2 weeks of Ciprofloxacin HCL and this is his 4th day on it...two times a day he takes it. I have noticed the last two days his voice is raspy. I just read on line that this drug can cause that. Is this anything for concern and will it go away or is this something we should go back to his regular doctor for? Thank you for your help.
Fri, 11 Oct 2019
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Hello,

* A hoarseness of voice after starting of ciprofloxacin indicates possible side effects of fluoroquinolone and the drug must be stopped at the same instance.

* Immediately consult your primary care provider for best further guidelines in this instance as he will require the prescription of another group of antibiotics which will not show up such ill effect.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Hoarseness In Voice After Taking Ciprofloxacin HCL?

Hello, * A hoarseness of voice after starting of ciprofloxacin indicates possible side effects of fluoroquinolone and the drug must be stopped at the same instance. * Immediately consult your primary care provider for best further guidelines in this instance as he will require the prescription of another group of antibiotics which will not show up such ill effect. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon