Cipro Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Irritation Of The Stomach Or Intestines

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • A Toxic Effect On The Central Nervous System, Which Consists Of The Brain And Spinal Cord
  • Chest Pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Fever
  • Indigestion
  • Nausea
  • Pain In The Muscles Or Bones
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Blood Clot In The Brain
  • A Condition With Muscle Tissue Breakdown Called Rhabdomyolysis
  • A High Alanine Transaminase Level
  • A High Aspartate Transaminase Level
  • A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
  • A Serum Sickness Reaction
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Tonic-Clonic Seizure
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
  • A Type Of Bumpy Skin Rash Called A Maculopapular Rash
  • A Type Of Kidney Inflammation Called Interstitial Nephritis
  • A Type Of Muscle Paralysis Due To Blocked Nerve Function Called Neuromuscular Blockade
  • A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Abnormally High Or Low Blood Sugar
  • Acute Kidney Failure
  • Acute Liver Failure
  • An Abnormal Increase In Muscle Tone
  • Anemia
  • Aneurysm Of Aorta
  • Angina, A Type Of Chest Pain
  • Asthma
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Bloody Urine
  • Damage To The Liver And Inflammation
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Depersonalization, A Disconnection Of One's Own Sense Of Reality Or Identity
  • Diarrhea From An Infection With Clostridium Difficile Bacteria
  • Dissection Of Artery
  • Dissection Of The Aorta
  • Erythema Nodosum, A Skin Condition With Red And Painful Nodules
  • Excessive Diarrhea
  • Fainting
  • Fluid In The Lungs
  • Hallucinations
  • Heart Valve Regurgitation
  • High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
  • High Amount Of Triglyceride In The Blood
  • High Amount Of Uric Acid In The Blood
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Blood Sugar
  • High Pressure Within The Skull
  • Increase In The Number Of Platelets In The Blood
  • Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
  • Inflammation In The Lungs Due To An Allergic Reaction
  • Inflammation Of A Tendon
  • Inflammation Of The Blood Vessels
  • Inflammation Of The Large Intestine
  • Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
  • Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Low Blood Sugar
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
  • Methemoglobinemia, A Type Of Blood Disorder
  • Pancreatitis
  • Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
  • Prolonged QT Interval On EKG
  • Puffy Face From Water Retention
  • Rupture Of A Tendon
  • Rupture Of A Tendon In The Shoulder Area
  • Rupture Of Tendons That Extend The Hand And Wrist
  • Rupture Of Tendons That Flex The Hand And Wrist
  • Rupture Of The Tendon In The Back Of The Heel
  • Seizures
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, A Type Of Blood Disorder
  • Torsades De Pointes, A Type Of Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In The Ability To Pay Attention
  • A Change In Vision
  • A Distorted Sense Of Smell Called Parosmia
  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Migraine Headache
  • A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
  • A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
  • A Yeast Infection Of The Vagina And Vulva
  • Abnormal Manner Of Walking
  • Abnormal Sensations Of The Skin
  • Agitation
  • An Inability To Completely Empty The Bladder
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Arthritis
  • Backache
  • Chills
  • Confusion
  • Constipation
  • Darkening Of The Skin
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Delirium
  • Depression
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Dizziness
  • Double Vision
  • Drowsiness
  • Excess Urination
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
  • Gas
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Hair Loss
  • Headache
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Hiccups
  • Hives
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Inflammation Or Infection Of The Vagina
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Itching
  • Joint Pain
  • Loss Of Muscle Coordination
  • Memory Loss
  • Muscle Pain
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Nervousness
  • Nightmares
  • Nosebleed
  • Numbness
  • Nystagmus, A Condition With Involuntary Eye Movements
  • Pain
  • Paranoia
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Small Reddish-Purplish Pin-Point Sized Spots On Skin
  • Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
  • Swollen Lymph Nodes
  • Taste Impairment
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • The Appearance Of Crystals In The Urine
  • Thrombophlebitis, An Inflamed Vein Due To A Blood Clot
  • Thrush

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